Maintenance Engineer (Mechanical) RB

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Req ID:463527 Leading societies to a low carbon future, Alstom develops and markets mobility solutions that provide the sustainable foundations for the future of transportation. Our product portfolio ranges from high-speed trains, metros, monorail, and trams to integrated systems, customised services, infrastructure, signalling and digital mobility solutions. Joining us means joining a caring, responsible, and innovative company where more than 70,000 people lead the way to greener and smarter mobility, worldwide POSITION IN THE ORGANISATION – MAINTENANCE ENGINEER MECHANICAL (TSSSA) REF: 529113 This position is based at the Depot in Richards Bay . POSITION IN THE ORGANISATION HIERARCHICAL MANAGER Maintenance Engineering Manager FUNCTIONAL MANAGER Operations Manager INTERFACES: The successful candidate will be responsible for the following: PURPOSE AND MISSION OF THE JOB: PURPOSE OF THE JOB: Plan and maintain equipment according EHS rules, RCM and according to manufacturer’s specifications. Manage sub-contractor on daily maintenance, investigate breakdowns and analyse the root cause. Minimize down time and make sure production is not affected by either planned or unplanned maintenance. Maintain a 95% availability on all equipment, plant and tools. KEY NETWORK & LINKS : Support Functions, eg ; Supply-Chain, production, quality Sourcing & Tooling Suppliers Maintenance subcontractors MISSION & RESPONSIBILITIES : P lan, supervise, and monitor the execution of planned and unplanned maintenance activities (including calibrations and other interventions) Coordinate forecasts emerging as an output from the Maintenance Management System of customer. Ensure that maintenance schedules are detailed, documented and implemented correctly by Customer. Ensure minimum disruption of maintenance activities through effective planning, communication, and coordination with other stakeholders. Investigate breakdowns and interruptions through the application of root cause analysis and other techniques. Plan for maintenance consumables and spares, and ensure availability of spares through effective stock control Monitor and record Locomotive availability, utilization and other KPI’s (MTBF, MTTR etc) Ensure records such as status labels, certificates, reports, lifting device certificate, firefighting equipment, certificates of compliance are kept in a traceable manner Maintain meticulous records of all maintenance, calibration & inspection interventions. Ensure all maintenance activity complies with quality procedure and safety regulations Ensure that contractors are inducted, supervised, and disciplined to adhere to quality and safety requirements To establish together with the equipment maintenance contractors the planning of the maintenance activities To participate and be involved in APSYS actions (actions like TPM, work instructions for equipment preventive maintenance) to guarantee overall equipment availability and effectiveness To manage and follow up the optimum functioning of equipment installations maintenance team. To report the required data of equipment in conformity with the industrial needs : availability of equipment and follow-up of the linked indicators. To ensure the follow-up of all the equipment documentation (paper and informatics support) To undertake other duties as specified by the Service Engineering Manager To carry out such work in accordance with strict Health & Safety procedures as laid down by legislation and the Company Health & Safety policies. MEASUREMENT Achievement of QCD Commitments and EHS Respect of HSE and Quality policies. Respect of OPEX budget on maintenance Saturation of main critical tools and equipment Respect of target task time in compliance with Industrial & Project planning Availability of tools to perform the maintenance &/or repair activities Autonomy, Spirit of “Agile Inclusive Responsible CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS BEHAVIOUR Flexible and Adaptable. Can adapt to new ideas, new issues Conscientious. Meets proposed deadlines with ability to work under pressure Team Player. Supports team members, Spirit of “Agile Inclusive Responsible” Desire to learn and develop Analysis capacity Ability to Coach Others. Occasionally has to share skills/information to others Self-Motivation. Is inspired by the job in hand and inspires others to achieve agreed goals Logical and organized Planning and organization skills Communication skills efficient at all levels of organisation Autonomous EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS Technical University Education – Mechatronics/Electrical/ Mechanical degree IT literate (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) English fluency EXPERIENCE 3-5 years of experience in Railways system/Application engineering Maintenance background with minimum 5 years’ experience in activities of operation and maintenance preferably in manufacturing Technical background with minimum 5 years’ experience Management experience Experience related to follow-up of subcontracted activity Ability to read and understand schematics, drawings, and software specifications Working knowledge of Quality and Health & Safety standards and systems preferable Alstom is the leading company in the mobility sector, solving the most interesting challenges for tomorrow’s mobility. That’s why we value inquisitive and innovative people who are passionate about working together to reinvent mobility, making it smarter and more sustainable. Day after day, we are building an agile, inclusive and responsible culture, where a diverse group of people are offered opportunities to learn, grow and advance in their careers, with options across functions and geographic locations. Are you ready to join a truly international community of great people on a challenging journey with a tangible impact and purpose? Equal opportunity statement: Alstom is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive working environment where all our employees are encouraged to reach their full potential, and individual differences are valued and respected. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by local law. Job Type:​Experienced​