Job title : Engineering Technician (CRRC) Koedoespoort
Job Location : Gauteng,
Deadline : October 10, 2025
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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 repairCarry out Fleet check activities through TCMS data analysis and physical inspectionsReports & register any deviation (failure / event) in Failure Management data base including configuration dataSupport operation helpdeskExecute test & troubleshooting procedures to evaluate system performance and performs failure analysis on parts to be returned for repairAdhere 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 neededSupport specific technical investigations by Engineering or internal / external Suppliers to improve reliability, availability and general performance of the 23E locomotive fleetIdentify and recommends preventative and corrective actionsAdvises PI management regarding customer satisfaction, product performance, and suggestions for product enhancementsEnsure good information flow about interventions & operations within Troubleshooting team to support shift transition, if neededLead Troubleshooter team, if neededInstructs and directs contractors in facilitating repairs if neededConducts peer reviews of PI activities and provide technical leadership if requestedPerform fleet check to ensure quality when requiredContribute to Return of ExperienceCompliance 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 metFollow depot / site procedures and instructions, both from the Company and from the customerEnsure that quality standards of components are metImplement 8D Practices and PPS Practices as and when requiredEnsure Zero outstanding NCR’sLocomotive Configuration – Ensure serialized numbers are logged in MAXIMO / GSII-Forms – Attend to I-Forms; Raise product related Issues; Report Incidents and Complete ActionsComply with all safety related training and ensure up to date certifications as required i.e. working at heightsReport any and all safety concerns as per Company procedureCollaborate with EHS and Quality teams to ensure we put safety first and maintain first class qualityAccurate and up to date Reporting and Data management
Initiate work through Maximo, update, and close work orders on Maximo / GSIEnsure that test documentation are filled out and placed in data fileEnsure that accurate reporting of work performed are done on MAXIMO / GSI.Ensure accurate and comprehensive reporting after testing activitiesEnsure that routine testing and type testing documents are completedEnsure comprehensive and accurate failure reporting are doneEnsure proper record keepingSupport the Commissioning Engineer with reporting where requiredModel the AIR values of the Company and always act ethically and compliant
Continually model Alstoms AIR valuesFollow through to ensure that personal quality and productivity standards are consistently and accurately maintainedMake an effort to stay relevant and up-to-date with legislation, new developments, product knowledge, policies and procedures etcTake ownership and accountability for tasks and activities as well as demonstrate effective self-managementMaintain a positive attitude and respond openly to feedbackHandle stress in ways that do not negatively impact othersContinually share and communicate learningsBe proactive in anticipating potential problems and continually monitor progress to ensure small details are not missedComply with Alstoms Ethics and Compliance procedureComplete performance management assessmentTake ownership of own development and comply with any mandatory learnings instructed by the CompanyAlways put safety firstTHE 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 environmentEnvironment, Health and Safety knowledge / exposureHands on Test & Commissioning, fault finding & repair experienceWorking experience in Mechanical and Electrical Fault-findingExperience in analytical fault reporting and report writingAbility to read and understand drawings and schematicsExperience in Industrial activities related to Electrical, Control, onboard communications & network systems within process industry, railways or factory automationRailway industry knowledge will be an advantageTHE IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE THE FOLLOWING COMPETENCIES
Agile mindsetInclusive mindsetResponsible mindsetAbility to see in colorSound MS Office skillsGood knowledge in IT tools and smart devicesFluent in English Verbal and WrittenTeam Player. Spirit of “Team Trust Action”Self-MotivationResult drivenCustomer orientatedAbility for problem-solving and efficient decision-making in environmentAbility to work across sites / functions in a multi-cultural environmentUnderstanding of computer System DiagnosticSolid Electrical / Mechanical background and understanding of engineering principlesKnowledge of maintenance engineering principlesWilling to work shifts and standby as and when required (possible weekend work)Must be capable of working independentlyAbility to travel nationally if requiredValid Driver’s LicenseEngineering / Technical jobs