Job Vacancies at Alstom

PURPOSE OF THE JOB

• To coordinate the industrial control of the Special Processes (SP) during tender phase, product development, industrialization, manufacturing and warranty.
• To contribute to technology and activity transfers.

Internal

• Tender: Industrial costing mgr
• Engineering: Domain leader / RLE / Sub-system leader
• PME: domain leader / Process Engineers (RLI) / Method engineer / PIM
• Quality: Industrial Quality / Inspectors / PrQM / SPQD, SQA
• Supply Chain: Logistic methods
• Sourcing: Buyer / Sub-contractors
• EHS team

Central (HQ)

• Special process experts network and Central Coordinator
• Engineering expert
• SQD: support under governance of central coordinator

External

• Local suppliers
• Customers representatives on site
• Certification agencies
• Standards committee ( unless responsibility is exclusively devoted to the central coordinator)

Main Responsibilities
Key accountabilities:

Tender:

• Contribute to tender phase when required, especially in product design and industrialization to take into account industrial constraints and requirements in order to optimize costs and minimize risks.

Concurrent Engineering:

• Contributes during specification and design phases to technical solution decisions associated to special processes.
• Build the Special Process REX and interact with product engineering to redirect the design if necessary.

Industrialization:

• Manage industrial risk through Process FMEA and associated improvement action plan.
• Define requirements and rules for associated tooling necessary to start production.
• Qualify the product/process pair as well as industrial means to be put in place in line with the design.
• Support sourcing and Supplier Quality Development teams in the suppliers’ qualification and in quality follow up for suppliers concerned by Special Process. Contribute to development of local suppliers.
• Manage evolution of quality control process dedicated to Special Process.
• Ensure deployment and validation of new processes in line with project planning
• Issue relevant documents in the Quality System.
• Manages technicians that are eventually under his responsibility.
• Perform Transfer of Technology on Special Process: documentation, process and means validation, training.

Transmission:

• Train the workers and EPU managers and Industrial Quality Inspectors to execute Special Process.
• Ensure continuous training and permanent qualification of the workers to Special Process.
• Train support functions to business rules linked to Special Process (Engineering, PME, Sourcing, Supply Chain, Quality)

Execution / Serial manufacturing:

• Guarantees internal control and good application of process rules in line with customers’ requirements.
• Thus performs internal and external audits.
• Ensure day to day monitoring of Special Process business rules and solve issues concerning Special Process.
• In case of non-conformity or incident, investigate root causes, finds and implement repair solutions.
• Demonstrate Quality, Cost, Delivery and Environment, Health and Safety improvement linked to Special Process through efficient action plans. Measure performance linked with site industrial objectives and through APSYS audit for instance.
• Support Sourcing and Supplier Quality teams during quality crisis.

Transverse

• Participate to meetings and working groups of the Special Process network and Standards committee
• Propose improvement ideas and evolution of the business rules of their domain.

Responsibilities

• In case of major Special Process quality crisis (major technical risk, safety or financial), the expert must provide to the project manager, factually, a clear problem analysis (root causes, associated risks) and the options to exit the crisis, to enable him taking serenely position.
• He has the duty to control his external communication (written and oral) as it engages the responsibility of AT towards third parties.

Performance measurements :

• Manufacturing and Quality documents are available in due time and to the good quality level.
• Qualification reports of operating modes are issued in line with the planning.
• Zero non conformity during internal or external audits.
• Level of deployment of Special Process standards rules
• Contribution to site industrial QCD targets.
• Reactivity and consistency during expertise during defect or incident.
• FAI validated for all installations involving Special Process and flagged as “technical or industrial risk” before GSR (Serial Go)

Main Required Competences
Educational Requirements
Mandatory :

• Engineering degree in process engineering, mechanical or chemical.
• Training and Qualification by a third party for Special Process if need be (eg painting / spray painting)

Desirable:

• ECSA registration as Professional Engineer

Experience
Mandatory:

• 10 years’ experience in industrial methods
• Practice the special process in question from 5 to 10 years (execution, definition, qualification)
• Is officially recognised as expert by the Special Process central coordinator
• Occupationally fit to work in this environment - see in colour, work in confined spaces, working at hights.
• Advance MS office skill
• Advance written and verbal communication in English

Desirable:

• Locomotive carbody knowledge
• Has been trained to AT Special Process standard training.

Competencies & Skills

• Independent, rigorous, good communication.
• Good teaching skills (able to provide training to a group of trainees).
• Innovative, participative in business workgroups.
• Financial Acumen
• Conscientious. Commits and delivers.
• Team Player. Spirit of “Team Trust Action”
• Decisive. Obtains and uses necessary information to make decisions. Refers decision to others when appropriate
• Ability to Coach Others.
• Self-Motivation. Is inspired by the job in hand and inspires others to achieve agreed goals
• Logical and organized
• Ability to interpret highly complex information and independently respond to a variety of complex technical issues
• Good communication skills both written and verbal
• Prepared to work extended hours and shifts if required
• Knowledge of OSHACT
• Advanced level of organising and planning
• Interpersonal Skills
• Networking and Relationship Building Skills
• Leadership
• Customer orientated
• Result driven
• Emotional self-awareness and control
• Judgment and Decision making

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PURPOSE OF THE JOB

• Be able to understand the functions, safety and suitability of the crane prior to utilization in the manufacturing industry. Be also able to inspect and record the operational fitness of the components of a crane and be able to access available support systems and emergency services in case of incidents and accidents while operating an overhead/gantry crane.

Main Responsabilities
Tasks & Responsibilities:

• Apply the recognised methods for inspecting & recording the operational fitness of all components of the crane.
• Operate a pendant and cabin controlled crane.
• Demonstrate knowledge of the functions of a crane.
• Identify the safety and suitability of the crane type prior to utilisation.
• Inspect and record the operational fitness of the components of a crane.
• Operate an overhead crane in a safe and competent manner.
• Access available support systems and emergency services in case of incidents and accidents.
• Direct crane operations
• Convey load by means of lifting equipment
• Communicate during crane operations.
• Ensure that all safety features and warning devices on the crane are all working prior utilization and use them during operation.
• Use controls to manoeuvre the crane within manufacturer's specifications to reduce load swings and related safety hazards.
• Operate crane without risk of damage, loss to crane, property, or injury to people.
• Ensure that the crane is stowed according to manufacturer's and company/works requirements
• Ensure that start-up and shutdown procedures are followed according to manufacturer's manual
• Ensure that the handling and storage of the load is in accordance to the ARSSA working instructions.
• Performs machinery pre-check and post- operational checklist.
• Assess operational capability of liftin equipment (e.g. correct SWL of slings etc).
• Participate in planning lifting and shunting operations and align with EPU managers on priorities. Update “lifting and shunting operation dashboard”

Main Required Competences
Educational Requirements
Mandatory :

• Grade12: Certificate
• Overhead Crane Operations- Code C30, Tandem Lifting, 15 Ton and above
• English fluent

Desirable:

• Previous history in operating heavy lifting equipment
• Basic knowledge of health and safety regulations
• Basic knowledge of DMR18

Experience
Mandatory:

• Minimum 1.5 years post qualification
• Relevant experience and/or similar environment

Desirable:

• Previous history in operating heavy lifting equipment
• Basic knowledge of health and safety regulations
• Basic Knowledge of DMR18

Competencies & Skills

• General knowledge for understanding rigger signal
• Working knowledge of Health & Safety standards
• Clearly understanding of lifting communication procedures or protocols
• Identify and solve problems that might prevent lifting activities
• Independent, rigorous, good communication.
• Good teaching skills (able to provide training to a group of trainees).
• Innovative, participative in business workgroups.
• Able to read, write and speak English
• Financial Acumen
• Conscientious. Commits and delivers.
• Team Player. Spirit of “Team Trust Action”
• Decisive. Obtains and uses necessary information to make decisions. Refers decision to others when appropriate
• Ability to Coach Others.
• Self-Motivation. Is inspired by the job in hand and inspires others to achieve agreed goals
• Logical and organized
• Ability to interpret highly complex information and independently respond to a variety of complex technical issues
• Computer literate – MS Word and Excel
• Good communication skills both written and verbal
• Prepared to work extended hours and shifts if required
• Knowledge of OSHACT
• Advanced level of organising and planning
• Interpersonal Skills
• Networking and Relationship Building Skills
• Leadership
• Customer orientated
• Result driven
• Emotional self-awareness and control
• Judgment and Decision making

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PURPOSE OF THE JOB

• To conduct rigging practices in accordance with legislative safety standards and job requirements. This includes the inspection, selection and use of slings and lifting tackle to safely lift, move Car Body Shells, load CBS Jigs and stack buffer.
• Shunting – Responsible for the safe movement of carbodies with the use of shunting machinery.

Main Responsabilities

• To conduct rigging practices in accordance with legislative safety standards and job requirements. This includes the inspection, selection and use of slings and lifting tackle to safely lift, move Car Body Shells, load CBS Jigs and stack buffer.
• Shunting – Responsible for the safe movement of carbodies with the use of shunting machinery.

Main Required Competences
Educational Requirements
Mandatory :

• Grade 12: Certificate
• Trade Qualification (Red seal), 651501
• English fluent
• LTI Certificate (Lifting Tackle Inspection)
• Shunting or loco movement certificate

Desirable:

• DMR 18 experience or certificate
• Shunting

Experience
Mandatory:

• Minimum 2 years Post Qualification experience
• Relevant experience and/or similar environment
• LTI Certificate (Lifting Tackle Inspection)
• Shunting or loco movement certificate

Desirable:

• DMR 18 experience or certificate
• Shunting

Competencies & Skills

• General knowledge for understanding of critical health, safety and legal provisions relating to the rigger’s occupation.
• General knowledge of tools and rigging equipment.
• Working knowledge of Health & Safety standards
• Clearly understanding of Shunting communication procedures or protocols
• Good Communication and writing skills
• Organizational skills
• Safety awareness- Risk assessment and develop lifting plans
• Reporting skills
• Production Environment Awareness
• Flexible and Adaptable. Can adapt to new ideas and situations
• Meets proposed deadlines with ability to work under pressure
• Effective teamwork
• Coaching/Supervisory Skills

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Main Objective:

• The purpose of the job is for the successful candidate to communicate delivery schedules (call off) to suppliers based on MRP system requirements and collect daily their commitments. He/she will monitor all gaps to anticipate and treat missing parts with key suppliers. Is also responsible for all activities pertaining to the parameters review, procurement and materials planning for production.

Responsibilities:

• Execute TSSSA Material planning and Inventory strategies in coordination with Industrialization and Operations
• Define parts typology (based on ABC, variability, business type...etc) for defining planning tactics and to support Line replenishment.
• Participate to the Engineering Change committee – guarantee proper plan of material changes.
• Apply the end to end Procure to Pay process and monitor efficiency and compliance.
• Key Performance Indicators monitoring and reporting and continuous improvement activity for planning.
• Analyze Inventory content for correcting planning strategies.
• Implement and manage improvement plan in regard of Inventory reduction.
• Leadership and coordination of missing parts anticipation process and missing parts root cause analysis
• Manage Team of MRP planners to support TSSSA assigned activities and project.
• Develop & encourage a culture of continuous improvement within the team.
• Align supply and demand to achieve a smooth flow of material to support maintenance activities on train >Customer OTIF
• Align Material requirements planning with business strategic goal >maintaining low levels of Inventories without compromising availability of spare >OTIF and profit generation.
• Track & manage order acknowledgement receipts.
• Active participation in supplier selection process ensuring the execution of supply chain performance requirements.
• Manage procurement and material master data creation and maintenance.
• Monitor and report on Key Performance Indicators and continuous improvement activity for procurement / SRM (supplier relationship management)
• Run meetings with supplier on OTIF.
• Manage supplier invoicing ensuring adherence to the companies P2P/invoicing policy.

Requirements:

• Grade 12
• Undergraduate degree/SAQA accredited NQF 7 qualifications in supply chain management/procurement management.
• Previous working experience of 3-5 years, working in supply chain evironment.
• Advanced knowledge of Supply chain processes especially in warehouse & material flows
• ERP System - SAP
• Proficient in MS Office tools
• Strong negotiation & leadership skills
• Active team player, deadline driven, process driven.

Performance Measurement :

• On-Time Delivery
• Customer satisfaction

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Purpose of the job

• The incumbent will be required to apply various training and development initiatives to support the Technical Training Department’s mandate of ensuring a seamless supply of skills and employee development for Production related training, learners in both Learnerships, Apprenticeships Recognition of Prior Learning (ARPL) and Artisan development.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Identifies training needs and certification requirements relevant to the Technical Training Centre.
• Plans and directs classroom training, electronic learning, multimedia programs, and other computer-aided instructional technologies, simulators, conferences and workshops.
• Prepares and conducts technical training programs using recognized training techniques and tools.
• Prepares training material and classroom agenda.
• Implements and monitors Artisan Recognition of Prior Learning programme for selected learners.
• Evaluates and. enhances technical instructional delivery on continuous basis
• Ensures the quality and consistency of course content throughout the life cycle of a course.
• Manages the training program in accordance with business needs, regulatory requirements, and the technical training QMS.
• Ensures apprentices/learners are competent in all the required training modules.
• Prepares apprentices for trade tests.
• Identifies internal and external technical training programs to address competency/learning gaps.
• Liaises with internal stakeholders regarding employee training .needs & skills development.
• Liaises with subject matter experts regarding instructional design.
• Develops training aids such as learner guides, manuals, handbooks, practical examples (mock- ups), slide shows, hand-outs, etc.
• Informs employees about various technical training options.
• Designs and develops individual training and development plans.
• Manages all necessary consumables relevant learning programmes
• Participates in the actions of improvement within area of responsibility
• Supports production by coaching & monitoring employees on the line.
• Prepares and Conducts outcomes-based assessment of presented learning programmes
• Facilitates learning through a variety of delivery methods including classroom instruction, on-the-job coaching, and training, etc.
• Conducts training in minimum two special process and special operations training modules, respectively (Alstom Transport).
• Designs and applies assessment tools to measure training effectiveness.
• Provides feedback to program participants and management on progress, implementation and evaluation of programs applicable to the technical training QMS.
• Maintains employee training records.
• Ensures that all EHS rules & regulations are adhered to.
• Ensures that all company rules & regulations are adhered to.
• Establishes and maintains relationships with internal and external training providers.
• Keeps abreast of all relevant training legislative changes.
• Keeps up to date with current technical training design and development methodologies.
• Attends all the required meetings.
• Maintains discipline in the Technical Training Centre.
• Prepares and presents reports to business as may be required.
• Manages all assets in area of responsibility.
• Implements, drives & maintains APSYS program in the training centre.

Qualifications And Experience

• Grade 12
• Minimum NTC 5
• Fitting & Turning Trade Test Qualification (Red Seal)
• Assessor Qualification
• Facilitator Qualification
• 6 years post-Apprenticeship experience in Fitting & Turning. At least 2 years of those shall be as a Qualified artisan Fitter & Turner gained in manufacturing (preferably rail or automotive).
• Minimum 2 years experience as a Technical Trainer
• Experience in the development of theoretical and practical learning resources and assessment
• Comprehensive computer skills (MS Office suite, Internet and Email)

Added advantage

• Higher Certificate: Occupationally Directed Education, Training and Development Practices
• National Technical Diploma (Mechanical Engineering)

Desired Knowledge/Experience & Behaviour:
The candidate must be able to:

• Work under minimum supervision
• Relate well with people (both subordinates, peers and seniors)
• Manage time well by prioritizing and sequencing tasks
• Display high levels of customer-centricity
• Communicate well (Oral and written)
• Develop and present learning topics
• Adapt well to change
• Gather data, analyse and report accurately.
• Solve problem within a learning and manufacturing environment
• Demonstrate strong work ethics and self-discipline
• Demonstrate knowledge of training and learning methodologies