Current Vacancies at Alstom

Purpose:

• Responsible for the assembly of the wound stator in accordance to the technical documentation (work instructions, drawings and task sequencing). Ensuring that self-inspections are conducted at the various stages of the assembly.

Responsibilities:

• Assembly of the wound stator according to the technical drawings and work instructions
• Inserting the slot liners / insulated coils / wedges into the stator laminations
• Connecting the neutral and UVW connections as defined in the assembly drawings
• Terminating, cutting and deburring the eyelets, followed by induction brazing and felt / sleeve insulation
• Performing self-assessment quality checks
• Adhering to continuous improvement processes and teamwork
• Promoting strict compliance with EHS rules, PPE, local regulation and AZDP
• Ensuring that the workstation is orderly with regular monitoring (5S)
• Detecting and anticipating simple manufacturing anomalies, as well as more complex defects

Technical skills required:

• Conduct assembly operations according to detailed work instructions
• Knowledgeable about the wiring of a 3-phase induction motor
• Understand basic electrical insulation properties and electrical schematics
• Able to operate hand power tools, slings, drilling machines, grinders and other hand tools related to the job requirement
• Ability to read, interpret and apply technical documents (work instructions, safety instructions)
• Versatility and the ability to assimilate different special and critical processes (torque tightening / brazing, balancing)
• Use of various inspection tools
• Jig / fixture maintenance

Requirements:

• Grade 12 with Mathematics and Science or N3 Certificate
• Armature Winder or Electrical Fitter Trade Test
• Able to use the crane for assembly operations
• Minimum of 3 years proven work experience working as an armature winder
• A solid understanding of stator windings for a 3-phase squirrel cage induction motor
• Understanding the importance of electrical insulation / earthing / terminations
• Ability to read and follow assembly drawings / work instructions
• Can assembly components with the desired levels of quality.
• Able to complete the assembly operations, after a learning period, within a reasonable timeframe.

Closing date: 05 October 2023

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Purpose of the Job:

• He/she is responsible for the delivery of each software baseline according to the QCD requirements
• He/She is responsible of SDE-MPU and SDE-DDU activities

Mission:

• On-time delivery of Train Control Engineering outputs
• Delivery of good Quality
• Respect of the time budget
• Compliance with the identified requirements
• Timely treatment of open issues
• Continuous Improvement and REX
• Zero deviation for methodologies and processes

Responsibilities and objectives:

• Monitoring, Controlling and consolidating the software development baseline.
• Organizes, leads the baseline reviews for the project he/she is in charge,
• Manages the Risk Assessment and Mitigation Plan,
• Reports the target to project Train Control baseline leader/PrEM.
• Integration of Software Modules with various modules within TCMS subsystem like MPU, DDU etc & in-charge of Configuration management for TCMS Software activities.
• Ensuring the overall performance of executable code loaded on target, for the project that he / she is leading.
• Initiating and following-up with action plans to solve issues and/or improve results in projects.
• Establish and share Return on Experience of his/her activities with Metier Manager and propose improvements on Software
• Development process and tools defined by Metier Manager.
• Integration of software modules with various modules within TCMS subsystem like DDU, MPU etc.
• Contributing to the Generation of Quality Plan.
• Managing Sub-contractors
• He/she is member of CCB meetings
• He/she is required to interact with internal customers to ensure that the solution provided satisfies their requirements.
• The deployment and application of the standard TCMS Software Design and Validation processes on the project while maximizing the re-use of generic configurable software components
• To write Interfaces Components Description (ICD) for software and equipment.
• To deliver Function Detailed Description (FDD) of software functions.
• To generate executable code to be loaded on the main controller (MPU/Multiple Processing Unit) and DDU (Driver’s Display Unit) while assuring and maximizing the reuse of standard configurable software components.
• To provide support during train integration and/or validation, upon request
• Resolving and follow the open points of configuration management raised by the Quality Assurance of the TCMS Software
• Management of CR on the functions and sub-systems in his/her scope: all NOK results in test reports related to a CR
• To ensure proper management and traceability of the hardware and software configuration - including design tools and test benches (producing the release notes)
• Initiates action plans to solve issues
• Verifying complete validation of the software before delivery for train level testing
• Business understanding and desired knowledge/experience

Minimum education required:

• BSc. Engineering Computers, Electric/Electronic or Mechatronics
• Registered or Registerable as a Professional Engineer with ECSA would be beneficial

Minimum experience required:

• Hands-on development experience of software phases like requirement gathering, software development, hardware-software integration etc. with a minimum of 5 years’ experience preferably in Railway or Automotive domain.
• Experience in leading complete product life cycle of at least 2 projects (minimum of 2 years’ experience)
• Rolling stock functional engineer experience beneficial
• Experience in electrical or electro-mechanical or automation (Programmable Logic Controller) engineering with minimum of 5 years’ experience.
• Hands-on experience in design & development in developing in IEC61131-3 software or using model-based development tools like Matlab / Simulink, Control Build etc
• Knowledge of network topologies and interfaces for Serial, Ethernet, MVB or other industrial communication network.

Profile:

• Technical Standards and their application
• On-time delivery of Electrical Engineering scope of work
• Compliance with the identified requirements
• Timely treatment of open issues
• Ability to assess and, if necessary, adapt the quality of his/her work
• Pro-active and positive
• Good communication & collaborative skills
• Rigorous and attentive to detail
• Strong change management skills
• Ability to adapt to new tools and methods.

CLOSING DATE: 29 September 2023

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Tasks & Responsibilities:

• Ensure all parts received are checked, identified, and designated to their correct location on SAP/GSI.
• Conduct inspection of Traction Motor assemblies according to the required specifications.
• Evaluate and approve Quality Documentation from the supplier.
• Management of APSYS board for incoming inspection/line.
• Coordinate supplier reworks onsite
• Management of Equipment with metrology.
• Analyze defects and create Non-Conformity Report-NCR (on SAP/GSI) and ensure the containment and system checks is done.
• Management of QMLot for supplier part.
• Ensure proper allocation of CONQ for all non-quality cost.
• Analyze and find the root cause of repetitive non-compliancy / reworks – QRQC methods.
• Follow the inspection plans defined for each product / part.
• Define the Demerit for each inspection / product.
• Conduct and animate the containment actions on non-conforming parts / material.
• Adhere to EHS guidelines and any other quality related processes.

Candidate Requirements

Educational

• Grade 12 with Mathematics and Science
• Engineering Diploma or equivalent
• Technical Drawings
• MS Office literate (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Good communication skills

Experience:

• Technical knowledge with more than 3-5 years’ experience in quality, preferably in the Incoming Inspection of machining parts
• Experience in manufacturing of AC Traction Motors
• Precision inspection experience
• Strong knowledge of Technical drawings
• Strong knowledge of Quality Management Systems
• Strong knowledge and understanding of EN standards.
• Arc Welding, Brazing, Coils manufacturing, Winding, machining, painting and parts quality inspection experience
• Knowledge of Quality Inspection tools
• Working knowledge of Health & Safety standards

Major KPI’s:

• Management of QMLOT
• Problem solving management with supplier.
• APSYS KPI management
• Non-conformity treatment – Containment and system check.
• On time release of NCRs on SQP.
• Management of Supplier Quality documents.
• Supplier NCR management
• Return of Experience at the workstation – decrease of the reworks.
• Reactivity to solve issues.

Behavioral requirements:

• Flexible and adaptable
• Conscientious - Meets proposed deadlines.
• Team player
• Desire to learn and develop - Continuous improvement.
• Self-Motivated
• Logical and organized - Keep to 5S.
• Autonomous                       
• Good EHS knowledge

Closing date: 03rd October 2023

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PURPOSE OF THE JOB

• To assist welding operators during the course of production activities (Repairs, qualification, WPS, WPQR, mock-ups, sub-assemblies, welding control & supervision) railway applications. In-line inspection before, during and after welding
• To train welding operators on the requirements of products
• Train and evaluate welding operators during qualification and at the beginning of the production phase
• Perform inspections before, during and after welding

ORGANISATION

Organisation structure (job belongs to..)

• AMECA /

Reports directly to:

• Industrial Welding Expert

Other reporting to:

• Network & Links Position title of connected positions / functional report

Internal

• EHS
• Production / Quality / Maintenance
• Welding Coordination
• Finance
• Auditors
• Warehousing / Storage
• Sourcing

External

• Suppliers
• Customer Representatives
• Auditors

MAIN RESPONSABILITIES  

• Be proactive in the EHS risk situation
• To use the safety equipment and rules defined
• Evaluate welders and to define the necessary development plan to have the skills at right level
• Participate to welder’s review and to evaluate autonomy level of operators
• Reinforce the welding knowledge of operators identified during the welder review
• Understanding and application of specifications and standards of products
• Welding qualification with welding school (management of welding qualifications)
• Reinforce training (general or individual) in case of welding quality level decreasing
• To realize welding mock-up requested by welding coordination
• To work on manufacturing welding activities on bogie frame, according to the specification and standard in place
• Participate on the working area studies
• To be a proactive participant to transversal action in continuous improvement
• Process as P-FMEA, APSYS, SWIP, 5S, QRDC/8D, Team 5 min meeting

 MAIN REQUIRED COMPETENCES

Educational Requirements

Mandatory:

• Grade 12 / Matric
• Qualified Artisan as Welder (Red Seal)
• Welding Inspector Level 1 or any other formalised welding training
• Welding Specialist / Practitioner

Desirable:

• Visual inspecition Level 2

Experience

Mandatory:

• 5 years minimum as a welding operator in a welding production
• Knowledge of EN/ISO standards (EN ISO 9606, EN ISO 15085, ISO 3834, ISO 9712, etc.)
• Technical and behavioural skills / competencies
• Knowledge of welding processes
• Knowledge of NDT methods
• Knowledge of welding imperfections

Desirable:

• Train vehicles and their components
• Training / facilitation of operators

Competencies & Skills

• Technical education.
• English read, written, spoken
• Knowledge of welding procedures
• Process FMEA, QRQC, control plans
• Conscientious. Commits and delivers.
• implementation of APSYS (Lean manufacturing) subjects related to Industrial Roadmap
• Team Player.  Spirit of “Team Trust Action”
• Good communication
• Interpersonal Skills
• Networking and Relationship Building Skills
• Decisive.  Obtains and uses necessary information to make decisions. Refers decision to others when appropriate
• Self-Motivation
• Result driven
• Logical and organized
• Leadership
• Customer orientated
• Emotional self-awareness and control

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Purpose of the Job:

• The Quality 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. The position report to the Subs Quality Manager.

Department: Quality

Vacancy: Subs Quality Technician (Permanent)

Organization Structure:

• Based in the Manufacturing site in Dunnottar where Commissioning and Train Acceptance activities will be performed.

Network & Links:

• Manufacturing leader, Methodists, Quality Technicians, Engineering and Supplier Quality.Team:

 Key responsibilities include the following:

• Ensure the conformity of the product delivered
• Ensure the respect of the Control Plan and Self Inspection at each workstation
• Create non-conformity Report in the GSI system and ensure the curative actions are defined
• Analyse and find the root cause of repetitive non-compliance and/or reworks - QRQC methods
• Update the list of defects still open - validate and close the reworks done
• Day to day quality activities
• In process inspection during manufacturing of a train
• Generate reports for inspections performed
• Co-ordinate and manage repairs or modification projects at various car repair locations
• Auditing and approval of repair
• Working with engineering drawings for car modifications and New Car builds
• Maintain records of testing, information and various metrics such as number of defective products per day etc.
• Inspect procedures of the entire production cycle to ensure they are efficient and comply with safety standards
• Monitor the use of equipment to safety and maintenance
• Generate and submit reports to the quality manager
• Select output samples and check them using appropriate methods (measuring dimensions, testing functionality, comparing to specifications etc.)
• Alert operators using the quality visions on the defect that were detected during inspection
• Adhere to EHS rules and any work-related processes

 Educational Requirements :

•  National Diploma in the related field
•  IT literate (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, outlook).
• Level 1 Welding Inspector, Level 1 NDT (PT & UT) will be advantageous.
• Technical knowledge with 1 to 3 years' experience preferably in the railway industry, in quality, ideally in an international organization.
•  Knowledge about welding
• Quality assurance, quality management, Product inspection, manufacturing management, or a related field
• Mathematical, technical and mechanical skills, knowledge of production, processing, electronics, computers; able to use analytic and scientific, database, and Excel spread sheet , use of measuring tools

Closing Date: 27 September 2023

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PURPOSE AND MISSION OF THE JOB:

• Provide advice, strategies and problem solving to project personnel on all  manufacturing project environmental health and safety issues to achieve the company’s EHS goals during the project, as well as develop and implement project EHS management plans and standards, aligned with the Alstom EHS management system and delivery approach.

NETWORK & LINKS  

INTERNAL & EXTERNAL

• Sourcing local/central, Platform & Project teams, Supplier Quality, Supply Chain, Legal, Finance, Engineering and Train Sub System for RS/Compo.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Ensure continuous consultation and cooperation with the EHS team, internal and external customers
• Ensure  review and monitoring of  contractors’ EHS management plans and safe work procedures before work commences
• Facilitate the hazard analysis, risk assessment and incident investigation processes across the project
• Review effective implementation of corrective actions from incident investigations
• Ensure timeous submission of EHS reports to the management team. Reporting must take into account the Alstom sustainability goals.
• Monitor and report on compliance with site project rules, EHS management plans and procedures at regular intervals.
• Provide and assist with application of workplace EHS  systems; support and procedures for use by all site based personnel
• Advise on prequalification checks, competency and track record assessments of contractors, subcontractors, suppliers and labour force as required by Ubunye project management.
• Advise and inform Project/Manufacturing/Area Managers on all EHS and sustainability matters.
• Perform site inspections to monitor compliance to the Alstom EHS Specifications.
• Ensure compliance with AZDP protocols such as the lifesaving rules in High Risk Activities controls.
• Attend all project EHS meetings and advise construction project team on EHS compliance.
• Providing assistance and mentoring to all Project EHS practitioners.
• Ensure legal EHS compliance by all parties on site, such as OHS Ac t, RS Rand associated regulations, NEMA, etc.
• Anticipate regulatory trends and their implications. Establish adherence to the sustainability laws and regulations that apply to this industry and internal processes.
• Enact policies and procedures in line with the Alstom sustainability agenda
• Embed sustainability into EHS processes and internal decision making.

QUALIFICATIONS

• National diploma/equivalent or higher in an environmental, health and safety field of study.

EXPERIENCE

• Minimum 5 years of EHS experience
• Aligned with the Alstom values.
• Ability to work with and lead people/People skills

COMPETENCIES & SKILLS 

• Strong interpersonal skills (leadership, ability to convince)
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Internal and external influencing skills
• Negotiation
• Teamwork
• Willingness to take initiative
• Ability to exercise independent judgment
• Comprehensive knowledge of commodities in area of specialization

CLOSING DATE: 27 September 2023