Engineering

Engineering Technician (tsssa) Erm

Alstom·Gauteng, south-africa·Full Time·Contract
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THE PURPOSE OF THE 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.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITY WILL BE:

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

  • Carry out Troubleshooting during PI period as well as Pre-warranty & Commissioning (and Validation & Certification if applicable), including investigation and repair
  • Carry out Fleet check activities
  • Reports & register any deviation (failure/event) in Failure Management data base including configuration data
  • Support operation helpdesk
  • Apply & enforce Alstom & customer EHS & security rules and relevant PI processes on customer site
  • Execute test & trouble shouting procedures to evaluate system performance and performs failure analysis on parts to be returned for repair
  • Support Implementation Field Modifications (FM operator), if required
  • Support specific technical investigations by Engineering or internal/external Suppliers
  • Recommends preventative and corrective actions
  • Instructs and directs operators in field modification and repairs if needed
  • Advises PI management regarding customer satisfaction, product performance, and suggestions for product enhancements
  • Ensure good information flow about interventions & operations within Troubleshooting to support shift transition, if needed
  • Lead Troubleshooter team, if needed
  • Conducts peer reviews of PI activities and provide technical leadership if requested
  • Contribute to Return of Experience
  • Performance measurements:
  • Achievement of contractual availability (milestone) targets
  • Characterization of K1S/K2/K3 issues on time (considering K1S - safety relevant issue, K2 - issue causing major passenger service disruption, K3 - issue having impact on service availability and product reliability)
  • Completeness and Quality of failure/event diagnosis/data recorded in Defect Management data base
  • Availability of configuration update data
  • Audit results (internal and external)
  • Customer satisfaction of technical expertise
  • Compliance with EHS rules and work-related processes

THE PREFERRED CANDIDATE WILL MEET THE FOLLOWING REQUIREMENTS:

  • BTech Engineer (Electrical / Electromechanical)
  • 3- 5 years in a electrical/electronic/pneumatic testing environment
  • Environment, Health and Safety knowledge/exposure
  • Hands on Test & Commissioning, fault finding & repair experience
  • Working experience in Mechanical and Electrical Fault-finding
  • Experience in analytical fault reporting and report writing
  • Ability to read and understand drawings and schematics
  • Experience in Industrial activities related to Electrical, Control, onboard communications & network systems within process industry, railways or factory automation
  • Railway industry knowledge will be an advantage

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE THE FOLLOWING COMPETENCIES

  • Agile mindset
  • Inclusive mindset
  • Responsible mindset
  • Sound MS Office skills
  • Good knowledge in IT tools and smart devices
  • Fluent in English Verbal and Written
  • Team Player. Spirit of "Team Trust Action"
  • Self-Motivation
  • Result driven
  • Customer orientated
  • Ability for problem-solving and efficient decision-making in environment
  • Ability to work across sites/functions in a multi-cultural environment
  • Understanding of computer System Diagnostic
  • Solid Electrical / Mechanical background and understanding of engineering principles
  • Knowledge of maintenance engineering principles
  • Willing to work shifts and standby as and when required (possible weekend work)
  • Must be capable of working independently
  • Ability to travel nationally if required
  • Valid Driver's License

Key skills

Bachelors

At a glance

Company

Alstom

Location

Gauteng, south-africa

Employment

Full Time

Experience

Valid until

Not specified

Created

October 19, 2026