Alstom has been present in South Africa for more than a century. During these years the company provided a wide range of products and technologies which helped develop the country’s infrastructure. Alstom provided equipment for 12 of South Africa’s 13 coal-fired power plants and for the only nuclear power plant, but it also played a historical...
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PURPOSE:
- Represents Quality in the project team, driving for customer satisfaction through the project’s Safety, Quality assurance by coordinating all quality and safety activities starting at tender stage and throughout the project until contract closure (SQCDP)
MAIN RESPONSABILITIES
- CUSTOMER QUALITY
- Be the independent voice of the customer in the project organization.
- Act as interface with the Customer quality and safety teams
- Attends to CSS interview (Customer Satisfaction Surveys) with Customer Director and PM , supports & monitors action plan
- PROJECT QUALITY
- Establish, document, implement, maintain, and continuously improve the Project Quality Management Plan (PQMP) and ensure its proper application during contract execution in accordance with contract requirements, and Alstom processes.
- Contribute with structured techniques (e.g., FMEA) to the criticality assessment of Alstom’s solutions (system and sub-systems) and services to ensure the right level of safety and quality assurance as well as inspection activities for all identified CTQ (Critical to Quality).
- Guide project teams in understanding Quality contributions to the project.
- Be the interface in the Project Team for all Project Quality aspects (Engineering (EQ), Industrial (IQ) and Supplier (SQ))
- Manage, coordinate, and synchronize the community of all quality métiers supporting the project execution (system and sub-systems, PUs)
- Ensure project core team awareness of project quality plan and its deliverables, regularly reporting on progress and support achieving the required level on quality competencies.
- Support project audits, reviews and approval of supplier quality systems and audits compliance (upon customer request)
- PROJECT EXECUTION CONTROLS
- Support the project team and the PM to prepare DFQ gate reviews & follow up related action plans.
- Report quality and safety alerts and manage Non-conformities and Safety issues.
- Ensure quality of the technical modifications (Change Requests CR) made during the project ensuring compliance to the design change process and quality of implementation of the technical modifications and analyze financial implications (Cost of Non-Quality CoNQ)
- Ensure that safety assessment is correctly implemented (i.e.: safety review) and prepare safety authorization.
- Control project processes and deliverables compliance through inspection and audits - to authorize presentation/ delivery to customer.
- Ensure that Return of Experience (REX) of all functions has been considered in the risks & opportunities and closely monitor to prevent occurrence.
- Owning the Supplier Part List (SPL), and ensure the list is properly created for the full scope of the project across all contributing sites.
- Ensure with SQ Team and/or Procurement a good synchronization and follow-up of GO Production and FAI (First Article Inspection) activities, relative to the SPL, with special attention in case of supplier change/localization initiatives.
- Collaborate with IQ, Industrial, SQ, EQ and Engineering to ensure a customer inspection acceptance criteria booklet is established and agreed with the customer.
- Support customer inspections at Alstom, supplier, and customer sites (upon request)
- Ensure the train/ product history book is prepared, updated, and handed over to the customer for each train/ product.
- Support the Project Manager / Director (PM/PD) & Customer Director (CD) with the customer satisfaction survey, its analysis and associated action plan.
- Ensure and improve the tender quality if assigned to support tender phase.
- In the case of Transfer of Technology (ToT), act as a sparring partner to the PrTTM and, organize and prepare all quality activities/documentation needed in the frame of the transfer.
- MEASURE AND IMPROVE PROJECT QUALITY PERFORMANCE.
- Facilitate problem solving during project execution phase to ensure timely management and reduce the costs of non-quality (8D, QRQC, REX)
- Ensure that the relevant stakeholders are included in Customer issues solving process (if needed).
- Implement an effective corrective and preventive action system.
- Provide support for periodic progress reporting through quality indicators and identify improvement opportunities.
- Depending on local organization, PrQSM could also oversee Industrial Quality, QMS and SQ activities.
PERFORMANCE MEASUREMENTS (PROJECT RELATED):
- “On Time” Gate Reviews, Gates in “Backlog” and shared with PMO “DFQ Look Ahead.”
- Number of remaining Safety or Customer Issues to fix after target time agreed.
- Project Quality documentation delivered and approved on time.
- Safety Authorizations prepared and approved on time.
- FAI and FAR/FMR/SMR (First/Serial Assembly /Mounting Review) processes applied and implemented on time.
- Railway safety issues reported on time.
- Cost of Non-Quality analyzed and managed through PDCA.
- Speed to solve non-conformities.
- Customer Satisfaction Survey (CSS) process properly applied.
- Project Performance Indicator
EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
- Graduate or post-Graduate Degree in Engineering with management background depending on the size of the project
- Qualification in Six Sigma valued
EXPERIENCE
- Awareness of Processes and Products delivered in the project.
- Experience in managing Quality tools and problem-solving tools.
- Experience in operational activities and in documentation management
- Experience in teams/people management & ability to positively influence in cross-functional/ geographically distributed teams
- Knowledge of railway industry (norms, certifications) would be an asset.
- Experience in Quality / audit are appreciated
COMPETENCIES & SKILLS
- Process oriented and customer focused.
- Data driven to make objective decisions based on facts (“Speaks with data.”)
- Rigor communication skills with Business Partners
- Knowledge of Quality standard (ISO9001, IRIS, CMMI, ECM,.) and quality tools
- Problem solving methodologies & Lean principles.
- Collaboration and team working
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THE PURPOSE OF THE PRODUCT INTRODUCTION FIELD ENGINEER ROLE IS TO:
- Provides field engineering leadership, assist and support to projects & PI team for investigation, troubleshooting and resolution of technical/quality issues
THE MAIN RESPONSIBILITY WILL BE:
Effective performance of Troubleshooting, repairs, Field modifications and testing activities
- Support any technical activity on Alstom products during PI period as well as Commissioning, Warranty (and Validation & Certification phase if applicable)
- Diagnoses cause of malfunction/failure of operational equipment and recommends preventative and corrective actions
- Define troubleshooting methodology
- Provides technical guidance and supports technicians in troubleshooting and repairs
- Provides feedback on technical documentation deficiencies.
- Advises PI management regarding customer satisfaction, product performance, and suggestions for product enhancements
- Drive Kx (8D) issues with Quality and internal & external Suppliers as support of PrPIM
- Ensure completeness and quality of input to Failure Management data base for RAMS exploitation
- Drive Reliability Growth through failure/event investigation and reliability forecast implementation (with RAMS support).
- Drive and support containment to avoid reoccurrence of failures
- Supports as-maintained Alstom product configuration control and relevant documentation management
- Support technical reviews with internal and external Suppliers, partners, customers, authorities
- Ensure & facilitate information flow within the PI Customer Site, PI functions and project teams. Provides status and transparence on PI activities, key technical issues, to PrPIM.
- Apply EHS requirements on site with the support of EHS team representatives
- Drive technical Return of Experience/reporting/feedback as support of PrPIM
- Support Obsolescence Management (if applicable)
- Support preparation and implementation of Field Modifications (FM)
Compliance and adherence to Environment, Health, Safety and Quality rules, procedures and policies at all times.
- Ensure that all quality standards are always met
- Follow depot/site procedures and instructions, both from the Company and from the customer
- Ensure that quality standards of components are met
- Implement 8D Practices and PPS Practices as and when required
- Ensure Zero outstanding NCR’s
- Locomotive Configuration – Ensure serialized numbers are logged in MAXIMO / GSI
- I-Forms – Attend to I-Forms; Raise product related Issues; Report Incidents and Complete Actions
- Comply with all safety related training and ensure up to date certifications as required i.e. working at heights
- Report any and all safety concerns as per Company procedure
- Collaborate with EHS and Quality teams to ensure we put safety first and maintain first class quality
Accurate and up to date Reporting and Data management
- Initiate update, and close work orders on GSI
- Ensure that test documentation are filled out and placed in data file
- Ensure that accurate reporting of work performed are done on GSI.
- Ensure accurate and comprehensive reporting after testing activities
- Ensure that routine testing and type testing documents are completed
- Ensure comprehensive and accurate failure reporting are done
- Ensure proper record keeping
- Support the Commissioning Engineer with reporting where required
Model the AIR values of the Company and always act ethically and compliant
- Continually model Alstoms AIR values
- Follow through to ensure that personal quality and productivity standards are consistently and accurately maintained
- Make an effort to stay relevant and up-to-date with legislation, new developments, product knowledge, policies and procedures etc
- Take ownership and accountability for tasks and activities as well as demonstrate effective self-management
- Maintain a positive attitude and respond openly to feedback
- Handle stress in ways that do not negatively impact others
- Continually share and communicate learnings
- Be proactive in anticipating potential problems and continually monitor progress to ensure small details are not missed
- Comply with Alstoms Ethics and Compliance procedure
- Complete performance management assessment
- Take ownership of own development and comply with any mandatory learnings instructed by the Company
- Always put safety first
THE PREFERRED CANDIDATE WILL MEET THE FOLLOWING REQUIREMENTS:
- B.Ing / Bsc Engineer (Electrical / Electromechanical/ Mechanical)
- Minimum 5 years Rolling Stock (Locomotive / train) experience
- Railway safety & RAMS experience will be advantageous
- Environment, Health and Safety knowledge/exposure
- Hands on Testing / Commissioning, fault finding & repair experience
- Proficient in reading schematics and technical drawings
- Data analytics
- Experience in analytical fault reporting and report writing
- Advance understanding of technical drawings and schematics
THE IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE THE FOLLOWING COMPETENCIES
- Agile mindset
- Inclusive mindset
- Responsible mindset
- Ability to see in color
- Advanced computer literacy
- Computer System Diagnostic skills
- Reading of drawings and schematics
- Good interpersonal and communication skills
- Sound Mechanical and Electrical Fault-finding skills
- Ability to work on both electrical and mechanical equipment
- Solid Electrical / Mechanical background and understanding of engineering principles
- Accurate and analytical fault reporting and report writing
- Knowledge of the Occupational Health and Safety Act and Quality principles
- Knowledge of maintenance engineering principles
- Knowledge of maintenance principle
- Willing to travel between sites/nationally if required
- Maximo /GSI / SAP knowledge will be an advantage
- Ability to see in colour
- Willing to work shifts and standby as and when required (possible weekend work)
- Be able to do hands on repairs and use tools
- Valid Driver’s License
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Job Purpose
- The purpose of the job is the execution of material handling and processing activities including related documentation and safe storage Receiving and delivery of goods to the appropriate storage location/plant and general housekeeping of all logistics operational areas.
Key Responsibilities
- Material Handling and Processing
- Perform physical checks of goods received or dispatched and verify the item number, description, quantity and referenced PO/WO number
- Over supply – The logistics coordinator must only receive the quantity ordered and send back the over-supply.
- Under Supply – The logistics coordinator must only receive the physical quantity supplied and the delivery document must be signed-off
- Report discrepancies on supplies and/or damaged goods to the Supervisor. (An NCR may be raised)
- Receive/dispatch the goods on SAP only if the documentation matches the physical goods checked which also matches the PO/WO
- The SAP transaction must be completed before goods are physically moved in or out of the warehouse
- Storage, Transportation and Housekeeping
- Ensure that high standards of housekeeping are maintained within all storage and surrounding areas by addressing Safety Incidents of non-compliance, hazards identified, gross negligence and damage to property.
- Ensure compliance with safe storage and stacking procedures as well as legal and statutory
- Setup and optimize layout and space management of all receiving areas
- Ensure that items are transported in a safe manner to relevant storage locations/plants and that material safety data sheets (MSDS) are available when transporting hazardous materials
- Stock Taking
- Provide input to stock take planning and schedules and help drive the execution of the plan to ensure accurate stock levels are maintained
- Assist with periodic and annual stock takes as well as with the investigation, correction and motivation of stock variances
- Warehouse Equipment Maintenance
- Adhere to relevant vehicle and materials handling policies and procedures
- Ensure that all warehouse equipment, storage structures and general facilities are well maintained
- Safety, Health and Environment
- Ensure that safety awareness is cultivated within the warehouse environment and ensure compliance with all relevant EHS policies, procedure and systems
- Policy, Processes, Systems and Reporting
- Adhere to relevant warehouse and inventory management policies, processes, procedures and reporting requirements;
- Provide improvement input to warehouse management policies, strategy, processes and procedures;
- Relationships and People Management
- Develop and maintain relationships within the Supply Chain function as well as with user departments and suppliers
- Deliver on service delivery metrics and targets and monitor the quality of service being delivered
Minimum Requirements
- Grade 12
- Valid Forklift License
- Certificate in Material / Logistics/ Warehouse Management is an added advantage
- 3 – 5 years previous people management experience
- MS Office literate
- Good communication skills
General
- Provide regular feedback to the Warehouse Supervisor regarding performance and potential issues
- Comply with the performance management system
- Assist with any ad hoc tasks, initiatives or projects related to the management and improvement of inventory as well as the overall Supply Chain
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Job Purpose
- Manage the physical flows (goods reception, warehousing, inventory, line replenishment, packaging, shipping and reverse logistics) to ensure customer satisfaction (material availability), while contributing to profitability improvement in logistic costs.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop Logistic performance through the improvement of warehouse(s) processes, competencies and KPI in coordination with local operations to support the following objectives:
- Manage Warehousing (including Line replenishment) and Logistics activities in coordination with local Operations
- Manage inventory accuracy in warehouse
- Manage the reception, storage, line replenishment, packaging and external shipment
- Measure and challenge the performance of the Logistic activities
- Deploy the processes/IT tools in Warehouses
- Stakeholder management
- internal
- Labour Matters management
- Interdepartmental
- Third Party Service Providers
- Develop annual budgets (Resources) and appropriate organisational structure that support the Logistic activities
- Develop and provide appropriate training for team members to enable them to improve and achieve their objectives whilst effectively contributing to business performance
- Physical flows (warehouse management and line feeding flows)
- Production order flows and stock consumption
- Optimal use and deployment of resources
- Industrial relations
- Warehouse & Inventory Management Systems & implementation
Minimum Requirements
- National Diploma in Supply chain or any related field
- Similar experience of 5-8 years in an industrial/manufacturing environment
- Advanced knowledge of SAP
- Proven project management experience
- Analytical
- Sound knowledge of Industrial and Supply chain processes
- Proven industrial (labour) relations experience
- Excellent and concise communication and leadership skills
- Active team player, deadline driven, process driven
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THE PURPOSE OF THE PRODUCT INTRODUCTION ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN ROLE IS TO:
- Troubleshooting of Alstom products at customer site in order to ensure their availability. Provide technical expertise to subcontractors, warranty support team, project team members and less experienced personnel
THE MAIN RESPONSIBILITY WILL BE:
Effective performance of Troubleshooting, repairs, Field modifications and testing activities
- Gather Industrial requirements Engineering has to comply with, during product specification and design. Explain them to Engineering.
- Carry out Troubleshooting during PI period as well as Pre-warranty & Commissioning (and Validation & Certification if applicable), including investigation and repair
- Carry out Fleet check activities through TCMS data analysis and physical inspections
- Reports & register any deviation (failure/event) in Failure Management data base including configuration data
- Support operation helpdesk
- Execute test & troubleshooting procedures to evaluate system performance and performs failure analysis on parts to be returned for repair
- Adhere to all Fleet Maintenance and Product Introduction processes, procedures and relevant SOP’s during the performance of work activity and presence on work sites.
- Support / execute Implementation of Field Modifications and repairs as needed
- Support specific technical investigations by Engineering or internal/external Suppliers to improve reliability, availability and general performance of the 23E locomotive fleet
- Identify and recommends preventative and corrective actions
- Advises PI management regarding customer satisfaction, product performance, and suggestions for product enhancements
- Ensure good information flow about interventions & operations within Troubleshooting team to support shift transition, if needed
- Lead Troubleshooter team, if needed
- Instructs and directs contractors in facilitating repairs if needed
- Conducts peer reviews of PI activities and provide technical leadership if requested
- Perform fleet check to ensure quality when required
- Contribute to Return of Experience
Compliance and adherence to Environment, Health, Safety and Quality rules, procedures and policies at all times.
- Complete industrial documentation: industrial data sheets, IMFU (Industrial Maturity Follow-Up)
- Ensure that all quality standards are always met
- Follow depot/site procedures and instructions, both from the Company and from the customer
- Ensure that quality standards of components are met
- Implement 8D Practices and PPS Practices as and when required
- Ensure Zero outstanding NCR’s
- Locomotive Configuration – Ensure serialized numbers are logged in MAXIMO / GSI
- I-Forms – Attend to I-Forms; Raise product related Issues; Report Incidents and Complete Actions
- Comply with all safety related training and ensure up to date certifications as required i.e. working at heights
- Report any and all safety concerns as per Company procedure
- Collaborate with EHS and Quality teams to ensure we put safety first and maintain first class quality
Accurate and up to date Reporting and Data management
- Initiate work through Maximo, update, and close work orders on Maximo /GSI
- Ensure that test documentation are filled out and placed in data file
- Ensure that accurate reporting of work performed are done on MAXIMO / GSI.
- Ensure accurate and comprehensive reporting after testing activities
- Ensure that routine testing and type testing documents are completed
- Ensure comprehensive and accurate failure reporting are done
- Ensure proper record keeping
- Support the Commissioning Engineer with reporting where required
Model the AIR values of the Company and always act ethically and compliant
- Continually model Alstoms AIR values
- Follow through to ensure that personal quality and productivity standards are consistently and accurately maintained
- Make an effort to stay relevant and up-to-date with legislation, new developments, product knowledge, policies and procedures etc
- Take ownership and accountability for tasks and activities as well as demonstrate effective self-management
- Maintain a positive attitude and respond openly to feedback
- Handle stress in ways that do not negatively impact others
- Continually share and communicate learnings
- Be proactive in anticipating potential problems and continually monitor progress to ensure small details are not missed
- Comply with Alstoms Ethics and Compliance procedure
- Complete performance management assessment
- Take ownership of own development and comply with any mandatory learnings instructed by the Company
- Always put safety first
THE PREFERRED CANDIDATE WILL MEET THE FOLLOWING REQUIREMENTS:
- B.Tech Engineer (Electrical / Electromechanical)
- Minimum 10 years working experience (at this level) in a electrical/electronic/pneumatic testing environment
- Environment, Health and Safety knowledge/exposure
- Hands on Test & Commissioning, fault finding & repair experience
- Working experience in Mechanical and Electrical Fault-finding
- Experience in analytical fault reporting and report writing
- Ability to read and understand drawings and schematics
- Experience in Industrial activities related to Electrical, Control, onboard communications & network systems within process industry, railways or factory automation
- Railway industry knowledge will be an advantage
THE IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE THE FOLLOWING COMPETENCIES
- Agile mindset
- Inclusive mindset
- Responsible mindset
- Ability to see in color
- Sound MS Office skills
- Good knowledge in IT tools and smart devices
- Fluent in English Verbal and Written
- Team Player. Spirit of “Team Trust Action”
- Self-Motivation
- Result driven
- Customer orientated
- Ability for problem-solving and efficient decision-making in environment
- Ability to work across sites/functions in a multi-cultural environment
- Understanding of computer System Diagnostic
- Solid Electrical / Mechanical background and understanding of engineering principles
- Knowledge of maintenance engineering principles
- Willing to work shifts and standby as and when required (possible weekend work)
- Must be capable of working independently
- Ability to travel nationally if required
- Valid Driver’s License
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THE PURPOSE OF THE PRODUCT INTRODUCTION ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN ROLE IS TO:
- Troubleshooting of Alstom products at customer site in order to ensure their availability. Provide technical expertise to subcontractors, warranty support team, project team members and less experienced personnel.
THE MAIN RESPONSIBILITY WILL BE:
Effective performance of Troubleshooting, repairs, Field modifications and testing activities
- Gather Industrial requirements Engineering has to comply with, during product specification and design. Explain them to Engineering.
- Carry out Troubleshooting during PI period as well as Pre-warranty & Commissioning (and Validation & Certification if applicable), including investigation and repair
- Carry out Fleet check activities through TCMS data analysis and physical inspections
- Reports & register any deviation (failure/event) in Failure Management data base including configuration data
- Support operation helpdesk
- Execute test & troubleshooting procedures to evaluate system performance and performs failure analysis on parts to be returned for repair
- Adhere to all Fleet Maintenance and Product Introduction processes, procedures and relevant SOP’s during the performance of work activity and presence on work sites.
- Support / execute Implementation of Field Modifications and repairs as needed
- Support specific technical investigations by Engineering or internal/external Suppliers to improve reliability, availability and general performance of the 23E locomotive fleet
- Identify and recommends preventative and corrective actions
- Advises PI management regarding customer satisfaction, product performance, and suggestions for product enhancements
- Ensure good information flow about interventions & operations within Troubleshooting team to support shift transition, if needed
- Lead Troubleshooter team, if needed
- Instructs and directs contractors in facilitating repairs if needed
- Conducts peer reviews of PI activities and provide technical leadership if requested
- Perform fleet check to ensure quality when required
- Contribute to Return of Experience
Compliance and adherence to Environment, Health, Safety and Quality rules, procedures and policies at all times.
- Complete industrial documentation: industrial data sheets, IMFU (Industrial Maturity Follow-Up)
- Ensure that all quality standards are always met
- Follow depot/site procedures and instructions, both from the Company and from the customer
- Ensure that quality standards of components are met
- Implement 8D Practices and PPS Practices as and when required
- Ensure Zero outstanding NCR’s
- Locomotive Configuration – Ensure serialized numbers are logged in MAXIMO / GSI
- I-Forms – Attend to I-Forms; Raise product related Issues; Report Incidents and Complete Actions
- Comply with all safety related training and ensure up to date certifications as required i.e. working at heights
- Report any and all safety concerns as per Company procedure
- Collaborate with EHS and Quality teams to ensure we put safety first and maintain first class quality
Accurate and up to date Reporting and Data management
- Initiate work through Maximo, update, and close work orders on Maximo /GSI
- Ensure that test documentation are filled out and placed in data file
- Ensure that accurate reporting of work performed are done on MAXIMO / GSI.
- Ensure accurate and comprehensive reporting after testing activities
- Ensure that routine testing and type testing documents are completed
- Ensure comprehensive and accurate failure reporting are done
- Ensure proper record keeping
- Support the Commissioning Engineer with reporting where required
Model the AIR values of the Company and always act ethically and compliant
- Continually model Alstoms AIR values
- Follow through to ensure that personal quality and productivity standards are consistently and accurately maintained
- Make an effort to stay relevant and up-to-date with legislation, new developments, product knowledge, policies and procedures etc
- Take ownership and accountability for tasks and activities as well as demonstrate effective self-management
- Maintain a positive attitude and respond openly to feedback
- Handle stress in ways that do not negatively impact others
- Continually share and communicate learnings
- Be proactive in anticipating potential problems and continually monitor progress to ensure small details are not missed
- Comply with Alstoms Ethics and Compliance procedure
- Complete performance management assessment
- Take ownership of own development and comply with any mandatory learnings instructed by the Company
- Always put safety first
THE PREFERRED CANDIDATE WILL MEET THE FOLLOWING REQUIREMENTS:
- B.Tech Engineer (Electrical / Electromechanical)
- Minimum 10 years working experience (at this level) in a electrical/electronic/pneumatic testing environment
- Environment, Health and Safety knowledge/exposure
- Hands on Test & Commissioning, fault finding & repair experience
- Working experience in Mechanical and Electrical Fault-finding
- Experience in analytical fault reporting and report writing
- Ability to read and understand drawings and schematics
- Experience in Industrial activities related to Electrical, Control, onboard communications & network systems within process industry, railways or factory automation
- Railway industry knowledge will be an advantage
THE IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE THE FOLLOWING COMPETENCIES
- Agile mindset
- Inclusive mindset
- Responsible mindset
- Ability to see in color
- Sound MS Office skills
- Good knowledge in IT tools and smart devices
- Fluent in English Verbal and Written
- Team Player. Spirit of “Team Trust Action”
- Self-Motivation
- Result driven
- Customer orientated
- Ability for problem-solving and efficient decision-making in environment
- Ability to work across sites/functions in a multi-cultural environment
- Understanding of computer System Diagnostic
- Solid Electrical / Mechanical background and understanding of engineering principles
- Knowledge of maintenance engineering principles
- Willing to work shifts and standby as and when required (possible weekend work)
- Must be capable of working independently
- Ability to travel nationally if required
- Valid Driver’s License
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Job Purpose
- The NCR Technician manages in his/her scope of work, the actions to ensure the conformity of the product and to help the continuous improvement on quality processes. Ensure the conformity of the product and act quickly to solve quality issues.
Key Responsibilities
- Ensure the respect of the Control Plan and Quality/Supply Chain processes.
- Create Non-Conformity Report in the GSI system and ensure the curative actions are defined.
- Analyze and find the root cause of repetitive non compliancy / reworks.
- Update the list of defects still open – validate and close the reworks done.
- Supply all the necessary information for NC analysis
- Ensure quality is built into the processes.
- Inspect suspect products before release for delivery.
- Properly characterize non-conformities.
- Attend the daily meeting in the workshop.
- With manufacturing, ensure speedy line containment.
- Suggest actions to improve the quality of the final product seen by the customer, especially the repetitive defects.
- Support manufacturing and industrial teams to apply improvement actions.
- Train other people (NCR colleagues / Warehouse) to the quality métier.
- Respect EHS rules and any work-related processes.
Minimum Requirements
- Diploma in Supply Chain /Logistics, Industrial Engineering
- IT literate (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
- Data analyst ( Power BI)
- English fluency.
- SAP experience
- Technical knowledge with 2 to 5 years’ experiences preferably in the railway industry, in quality and supply chain, ideally in an international organization.
- Experience in Supply Chain and Quality
- Working knowledge of Health & Safety standards.
- General knowledge of train materials
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THE PURPOSE OF THE PRODUCT INTRODUCTION ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN ROLE IS TO:
- Troubleshooting of Alstom products at customer site in order to ensure their availability. Provide technical expertise to subcontractors, warranty support team, project team members and less experienced personnel.
THE MAIN RESPONSIBILITY WILL BE:
Effective performance of Troubleshooting, repairs, Field modifications and testing activities
- Gather Industrial requirements Engineering has to comply with, during product specification and design. Explain them to Engineering.
- Carry out Troubleshooting during PI period as well as Pre-warranty & Commissioning (and Validation & Certification if applicable), including investigation and repair
- Carry out Fleet check activities through TCMS data analysis and physical inspections
- Reports & register any deviation (failure/event) in Failure Management data base including configuration data
- Support operation helpdesk
- Execute test & troubleshooting procedures to evaluate system performance and performs failure analysis on parts to be returned for repair
- Adhere to all Fleet Maintenance and Product Introduction processes, procedures and relevant SOP’s during the performance of work activity and presence on work sites.
- Support / execute Implementation of Field Modifications and repairs as needed
- Support specific technical investigations by Engineering or internal/external Suppliers to improve reliability, availability and general performance of the 23E locomotive fleet
- Identify and recommends preventative and corrective actions
- Advises PI management regarding customer satisfaction, product performance, and suggestions for product enhancements
- Ensure good information flow about interventions & operations within Troubleshooting team to support shift transition, if needed
- Lead Troubleshooter team, if needed
- Instructs and directs contractors in facilitating repairs if needed
- Conducts peer reviews of PI activities and provide technical leadership if requested
- Perform fleet check to ensure quality when required
- Contribute to Return of Experience
Compliance and adherence to Environment, Health, Safety and Quality rules, procedures and policies at all times.
- Complete industrial documentation: industrial data sheets, IMFU (Industrial Maturity Follow-Up)
- Ensure that all quality standards are always met
- Follow depot/site procedures and instructions, both from the Company and from the customer
- Ensure that quality standards of components are met
- Implement 8D Practices and PPS Practices as and when required
- Ensure Zero outstanding NCR’s
- Locomotive Configuration – Ensure serialized numbers are logged in MAXIMO / GSI
- I-Forms – Attend to I-Forms; Raise product related Issues; Report Incidents and Complete Actions
- Comply with all safety related training and ensure up to date certifications as required i.e. working at heights
- Report any and all safety concerns as per Company procedure
- Collaborate with EHS and Quality teams to ensure we put safety first and maintain first class quality
Accurate and up to date Reporting and Data management
- Initiate work through Maximo, update, and close work orders on Maximo /GSI
- Ensure that test documentation are filled out and placed in data file
- Ensure that accurate reporting of work performed are done on MAXIMO / GSI.
- Ensure accurate and comprehensive reporting after testing activities
- Ensure that routine testing and type testing documents are completed
- Ensure comprehensive and accurate failure reporting are done
- Ensure proper record keeping
- Support the Commissioning Engineer with reporting where required
Model the AIR values of the Company and always act ethically and compliant
- Continually model Alstoms AIR values
- Follow through to ensure that personal quality and productivity standards are consistently and accurately maintained
- Make an effort to stay relevant and up-to-date with legislation, new developments, product knowledge, policies and procedures etc
- Take ownership and accountability for tasks and activities as well as demonstrate effective self-management
- Maintain a positive attitude and respond openly to feedback
- Handle stress in ways that do not negatively impact others
- Continually share and communicate learnings
- Be proactive in anticipating potential problems and continually monitor progress to ensure small details are not missed
- Comply with Alstoms Ethics and Compliance procedure
- Complete performance management assessment
- Take ownership of own development and comply with any mandatory learnings instructed by the Company
- Always put safety first
THE PREFERRED CANDIDATE WILL MEET THE FOLLOWING REQUIREMENTS:
- B.Tech Engineer (Electrical / Electromechanical)
- Minimum 10 years working experience (at this level) in a electrical/electronic/pneumatic testing environment
- Environment, Health and Safety knowledge/exposure
- Hands on Test & Commissioning, fault finding & repair experience
- Working experience in Mechanical and Electrical Fault-finding
- Experience in analytical fault reporting and report writing
- Ability to read and understand drawings and schematics
- Experience in Industrial activities related to Electrical, Control, onboard communications & network systems within process industry, railways or factory automation
- Railway industry knowledge will be an advantage
THE IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE THE FOLLOWING COMPETENCIES
- Agile mindset
- Inclusive mindset
- Responsible mindset
- Ability to see in color
- Sound MS Office skills
- Good knowledge in IT tools and smart devices
- Fluent in English Verbal and Written
- Team Player. Spirit of “Team Trust Action”
- Self-Motivation
- Result driven
- Customer orientated
- Ability for problem-solving and efficient decision-making in environment
- Ability to work across sites/functions in a multi-cultural environment
- Understanding of computer System Diagnostic
- Solid Electrical / Mechanical background and understanding of engineering principles
- Knowledge of maintenance engineering principles
- Willing to work shifts and standby as and when required (possible weekend work)
- Must be capable of working independently
- Ability to travel nationally if required
- Valid Driver’s License
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Job Purpose
- Conducts spot welding robot programming and PLC programming on various systems to ensure optimal production output.
- Conduct preventative maintenance in line with established preventative maintenance plan
Key Responsibilities
- Make adjustments on existing robot weld programs
- Review and improve robotic process and sequence to improve cycle times
- Provide daily production support for robotic weld cells
- Perform robot manual welding when required
- Conducts troubleshooting and repairs on PLC controlled systems and programs
- Check completed parts to ensure compliance with required weld quality acceptance criteria
- Modify existing robot programs to improve robot reliability, maintainability, or performance
- Conduct root cause analysis for all robot downtimes
- Work with equipment OEM to improve robotic cells and address operational issues
- Identify and implement opportunities for predictive maintenance on installed robots
- Maintain robot welding guns by completing scheduled planned maintenance
- Continuous improvement of robotic stations efficiencies
- Establish preventative maintenance routines for robots
- Regular execution of planned and proactive maintenance on equipment to deter failures
Minimum Requirements
- Matric
- Trade Tested Electrician or Millwright
- N. Diploma in Electrical or Mechatronics would be advantageous.
- Yaskawa Motorman training is essential
- Minimum 5 years’ experience on robotic operation, programming, trouble shooting and maintenance
- Minimum 5 years hands-on experience with Yaskawa Motorman robots
- Minimum 5 years’ experience programming Yaskawa controllers
- Minimum 5 year working experience on Yaskawa DX200 controllers
- Knowledge of IGM robots, K6 UI and Micro step will be advantageous
- General understanding of welding timers and guns is desirable.
- Familiarity with basics of global Industrial Robot standards and specifications
Method of Application
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