Job Openings at Alstom

PURPOSE OF THE JOB

• To operate shot blasting and preparation equipment.
• To prepare and apply paint & other industrial coatings to Car-bodies and manufactured items.   
• To perform self inspections before, during and after painting in accordance with the Instructions and standards

Internal

• EHS
• Production / Quality / Maintenance
• Painting expert
• Auditors
• Warehousing / Storage

MAIN RESPONSABILITIES  

• Be proactive in the EHS risk situation
• To use the safety equipment and rules defined
• Preparation of surfaces to be painted, Sanding - wet/dry rubbing, masking etc
• Sand and/or shot and/or hydro and/or grit blasting of parts and assemblies in preparation for fabrication or painting.
• Apply body filler, putty to repair dents and surface imperfections
• Apply sealants and adhesives.
• Apply primer/anticorrosive coatings manually with brushes and with spray guns.
• Application of sound-deadening materials, antislip, bodyguard
• Spraying of enamel and/or paint to bogie and/or underframe and/or pre-manufactured components under supervision
• Manual and spray application of solvent and water borne topcoats (such as paint, lacquer, enamel, epoxy and 2K paints) onto manufactured products to provide finished surfaces. Use formulas given in instruction to mix the paint to be applied.
• Apply final stopping/spot putty.
• Touch up and blending of defective areas of painted items.
• Mark up and demarcate lines,
• Apply decals and stencils
• Assembly/fit post paint fittings such as rivet nuts etc
• Operate hand, power tools and machinery used in paint shop.
• Operate spray paint equipment cup guns, pressure pots, airless and air assisted airless pumps.
• Housekeeping duties
• Ensure and comply with safety standards guidelines, policies, and procedures.

 MAIN REQUIRED COMPETENCES

Educational Requirements
Mandatory:

• Grade 12 / N3

Desirable:

• Spray paint training
• Experience

Mandatory:

• At least 3 - 5 years relevant experience in the paint shop.
• Spray paint using cup guns, pressure pots, airless pumps and air assisted airless equipment.
• Experience in preparation, masking and sanding for paint.
• Knowledge of painting processes

 
Desirable:

• Painting in railway industry
• Knowledge of shot blasting is advantageous

Competencies & Skills

• Communication
• Problem Solving
• Ability to read and understand formulas and to follow written and verbal directions.
• Read and interpret basic drawings.
• Meet production and quality standards for scope of work
• Work as team member
• Ability to use pressure pots and airless spray equipment.
• Knowledge of OSHACT

go to method of application »

Purpose of the Job

• Manage general studies (gauge, weight, infrastructure interface)
• Define volume allocations for Carbodyshell, bogie, traction and train layout equipment’s

Measurement (Key Performance Indicators)

• Closure of open points or escalation: 90% OTD
• Quality of  delivery (included sub-contractor delivery): 1st time quality rate > 90% (quality rate = modification validated OK / number of modification applied)
• Respect of the delivery planning (included sub-contractor delivery) = 90% OTD
• Application level of standard PPL = 100%
• Configuration management of  deliverables = 100% of deliverables properly managed into configuration database
• Respect of Cost allocation
• Quality, Cost and Delivery (QCD) – On-Time-In-Full (OTIF) and On-Time-In-Qaulityl (OTIQ

Responsibilities and objectives:

Accountable and Responsible for :

• Performing project General studies activities in compliance with QCD commitments. (Gauge, Weight, Infrastructure physical interfaces).
• Defining volume allocation for Carbodyshell; bogie; traction and train layout equipment’s, considering (outputs of thier scope) operation main dimensions (passengers, crew, maintenance); carry over; components performances.
• Management of GS Layout and calculation notes; TRS
• Tasks related to Design reviews
• Define dimensional and weight constraints related to thier scope
• Asses SBS activity & deliverables related to weight constraints (SBS consolidate Supplier component weight)
• Agree/Manage the needed with SSL; SBS MLE; Train Design métier Domain leaders, upon delegation of TDMM
• Planning and piloting general studies activities and related deliverables on project taking into account applicable instructions/processes and other specific Customer (internal or external) requirements.
• Ensuring Mechanical Intergration deliverables quality and their acceptance by the Customer (internal or external) within committed limits.
• Reporting on Mechanical integration and general studies activities progress and alerting relevant N+1 in case of issue potentially impacting achievement of QCD commitments.
• Defining requirements and Mechanical interfaces to equipment (Allocated volume, weight, location, 3PL, etc.).
• Monitoring assigned Mechanical Sub-Systems deliveries conformity with project needs.
• Checking supplier's and sub-contractor's Design Quality 

Responsible for :

• Planning and piloting Mechanical Integration Domain activities and related deliverables on project taking into account applicable instructions/processes and other specific Customer (internal or external) requirements.
• Applying TD rules, processes and tools (single-domain) and ensuring Mechanical Domain deliverables quality and their acceptance by the Customer (internal or external) within committed limits.
• Managing production of deliverables in accordance with planning targets on Mechanical Integration Domain
• Designing products taking into account project requirements (performances, manufacturability, serviceability, testability, etc.).
• Preparing and documenting Mechanical Integration Domain Design Reviews according to project schedule and following-up the main open actions.
• Lead collaborator for Train Design Engineering(TDE) with the Stakeholders and Suppliers.
• Checking respect of Allocated volumes/interfaces (no-clashes) on internal design.
• Resolving Project Mechanical Integration Domain issues and following challenging actions
• Defining mitigation plans covering a risk identified on Project Mechanical Integration Domain scope.
• Reporting on Mechanical Integration Domain activities progress, anticipating issues (capacity, skills, rule applicability, etc.) and alerting if needed.
• Respecting and/or allocating requirements and Mechanical interfaces to Sub-Systems/equipments (Allocated volume, weight, location, 3PL, etc.)
• Coordinating Mechanical Integration Domain contributors on Project.
• Analysing and consolidating change request impacts on Mechanical Integration Domain scope
• Producing Mechanical Integration Domain deliverables (Requirements Spec & Architecture Description Level2, Validation Plan, etc.)
• Validating relevant Mechanical Integration Domain deliverables and securing planning.
• Verifying design via mock-ups or simulations. 

Contributor for :

• Defining mitigation plans covering a risk identified on Project Mechanical Interegration (multi-domains)
• Defining Project Mechanical Intergration Decomposition for the Product Breakdown Structure (PBS)
• Defining Mechanical Integration Domain Project/Product Prefered Part List (3PL) delivery.
• Supporting Sourcing, Industrialization and Manufacturing teams during Production ramp-up.
• Collaborating with  Train Design Metier Manager (TDMM) for continuous improvement of the Domain
• Defining Mechanical Integration Domain architecture taking into account weight, gauge, installation strategy, acoustics, eco design, ergonomics, aerodynamics, aeraulics and clearance.
• Establishing Certification & Validation Plans for TD scope

Business understanding and desired knowledge/experience

Minimum education required

• Degree, BTech or Diploma in Mechanical Engineering

Minimum experience required

• Degree[3 years], Btech[5 years], Diploma[8 years] working experience in mechanical design or integration
• Experience in railway sector 
• Knowledge and practice in design V cycle, design to cost and design to manufacturability

go to method of application »

Purpose of the Job

• To support the Manufacturing team with their execution of duties delegated by Artisans.

Minimum Requirements:

• Minimum Grade 12  with pure Maths and Physical Science
• Experience in manufacturing environment would be advantageous
• Experience in stainless steel industry would be advantageous

Responsibilities:

• Support quality initiatives
• Support the team leaders and artisans
• Maintain 5S condition of the working zone
• Maintain safety standards in the department
• Drive cost improvement initiatives through continuous improvement
• Maintain equipment standards (through TPM schedules)

Behavioural Requirements:

• Must have ambition and willingness to learn the assembling, manufacturing, straightening and cleaning procedures in the stainless-steel environment
• Ability to read and write and follow procedures
• Must be safety and quality conscious
• Must be quality conscious
• Able to work with minimal supervision, and be able to follow instructions
• Able to relate well with people
• Manage time well, by prioritising and sequencing tasks
• Willing to be trained in more than one discipline of the rolling stock process
• Must be able and willing to perform the same task repeatedly & consistently
• Must be able to consistently stand for entire shift

go to method of application »

LEAD BUYER-SUBSYSTEMS x 2

Gibela Rail Transport Consortium invites suitably qualified candidates to apply for the position of a Lead Buyer-Subsystems reporting to a Sourcing Manager-Subsystems. The successful candidate will be based in Midrand.

The purpose of the role  for the incumbent to be involved in the deployment of the commodities strategy. Ensure project execution in line with QCDT objectives. Support global supplier panel relationship (Supplier workload, negotiation, Specific agreement)

Responsibilities and objectives:

Supplier relationship:

• Identification of project and business needs.                                                                                                      
• Preparation and launch of Request for Quotation with suppliers using standard tools.
• Negotiation of cost reduction with suppliers.
• Inputs provider/contributor for order placement.
• Ensure Quality, Cost, Delivery & Economic Development targets achieved, CONQ (Cost of Non Quality) & claims management.
• Lead supplier Quality, Cost, Delivery & Economic Development performance reviews.
• Collaborate with Internal stakeholders, Facilitate and Manage Quality, Cost, Delivery and Technical Performance reviews.
• Monitor and develop supplier performance and collaborate to improve quality
• Development/management of strategic supplier relationship
• Manage supplier performance review and supplier scorecard
• Develop and maintain business communication with suppliers regarding their concerns
• Develop and sustain professional and positive relationships with both internal & external stakeholders and suppliers
• Management of initial issues before escalation to the Sourcing Manager.
• Respect Gibela code of ethics and guidelines accordinly.

Commodity support:

• Consolidation of commodity needs and inputs.
• Active participation to commodity strategy and panel elaboration.
• Represent the commodities towards projects, platforms and solutions.
• Effective teamwork with internal customers and stakeholders in problem solving.
• Apply the Gibela Sourcing process, and provide return on experience.
• Identify procurement risks, opportunities and market forces  to avoid potential damage/ exploit potential opportunities through tailored risk management and change management

Involvement in projects:

• Closely work with sourcing project representatives (internal customer).
• Ensure work package commitment respect.
• Ensure QCD & ED targets.
• Ensure QCDT targets
• Lead assigned sourcing projects and drives them to successful completion, including market analysis, RFQ process, negotiations, contract creation, and contract management.
• Help to develop category strategies with relevant Sourcing Manager/Commodity Manager
• Drive cost-saving initiatives to align with company goals
• Adhere to budgetary constraints
• Evaluate supplier capabilities, cost structure, risks, and potential partnership
• Drive supplier scorecards / ratings on an ongoing basis to measure supplier performance

Procurement activities:

• Place the purchase orders in SAP
• Manage and update Info Records to facilitate call off management
• Contract maintenance on SAP
• Creation of suppliers in the system
• Ensure availability of spares required for maintenance
• Manage consignment stock coverage for trains in warranty
• Supplier database coverage for all indirect scopes
• Obtain pricing for spare parts on time
• Turnaround of PO placement within scope
• Price exclamation done on time
• Ensure compliance to PPA (technical and ED obligations)
• Perform none compliance escalated contractually
• Implement claims for none performance instituted 
• Finance - No degradation to LCC resulting from second source supplier onboarding
• Consolidate and report on delivery against savings targets for commodities

Business understanding and desired knowledge/experience

• National Diploma in Logistics or equivalent. BS or BCom in Supply Chain, Finance, Economics, Accounting, Engineering, Information Technology or other business related field.
• Minimum 6-10 years of experience in Procurement  / Strategic Sourcing
• Purchasing professional background and/or Quality /supply chain/technical background.
• Rail industry and related manufacturing experience will be an advantage