Locomotive Product Launch Field Specialist

12 hours ago


Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape, South Africa Alstom Full time

We are seeking a skilled Locomotive Product Launch Field Specialist to join our team at Alstom Rolling Stock South Africa (Pty) Ltd. This is an exciting opportunity to work on the Traxx Africa project based in Richardsbay.

The successful candidate will provide field engineering leadership, support and assistance to projects & PI teams for investigation, troubleshooting and resolution of technical/quality issues.

Main Responsibilities:

  • Effective performance of Troubleshooting, repairs, Field modifications and testing activities
  • Support any technical activity on Alstom products during PI period as well as Commissioning, Warranty (and Validation & Certification phase if applicable)
  • Diagnoses cause of malfunction/failure of operational equipment and recommends preventative and corrective actions
  • Define troubleshooting methodology
  • Provides technical guidance and supports technicians in troubleshooting and repairs
  • Provides feedback on technical documentation deficiencies
  • Advises PI management regarding customer satisfaction, product performance, and suggestions for product enhancements
  • Drive Kx (8D) issues with Quality and internal & external Suppliers as support of PrPIM
  • Ensure completeness and quality of input to Failure Management data base for RAMS exploitation
  • Drive Reliability Growth through failure/event investigation and reliability forecast implementation (with RAMS support)
  • Drive and support containment to avoid reoccurrence of failures
  • SUPPORTS as-maintained Alstom product configuration control and relevant documentation management
  • Support technical reviews with internal and external Suppliers, partners, customers, authorities
  • Ensure & facilitate information flow within the PI Customer Site, PI functions and project teams. Provides status and transparence on PI activities, key technical issues, to PrPIM.
  • Apply EHS requirements on site with the support of EHS team representatives
  • Drive technical Return of Experience/reporting/feedback as support of PrPIM
  • Support Obsolescence Management (if applicable)
  • Support preparation and implementation of Field Modifications (FM)

Compliance and adherence to Environment, Health, Safety and Quality rules, procedures and policies at all times.

Main Responsibilities:

  • Ensure that all quality standards are always met
  • Follow depot/site procedures and instructions, both from the Company and from the customer
  • Ensure that quality standards of components are met
  • Implement 8D Practices and PPS Practices as and when required
  • Ensure Zero outstanding NCR's
  • Locomotive Configuration – Ensure serialized numbers are logged in MAXIMO / GSI
  • I-Forms – Attend to I-Forms; Raise product related Issues; Report Incidents and Complete Actions
  • Comply with all safety related training and ensure up to date certifications as required working at heights
  • Report any and all safety concerns as per Company procedure
  • Collaborate with EHS and Quality teams to ensure we put safety first and maintain first class quality

Accurate and up to date Reporting and Data management.

Main Responsibilities:

  • Initiate update, and close work orders on GSI
  • Ensure that test documentation are filled out and placed in data file
  • Ensure that accurate reporting of work performed are done on GSI.
  • Ensure accurate and comprehensive reporting after testing activities
  • Ensure that routine testing and type testing documents are completed
  • Ensure comprehensive and accurate failure reporting are done
  • Ensure proper record keeping
  • Support the Commissioning Engineer with reporting where required

Model the AIR values of the Company and always act ethically and compliant.

Main Responsibilities:

  • Continually model Alstoms AIR values
  • Follow through to ensure that personal quality and productivity standards are consistently and accurately maintained
  • Make an effort to stay relevant and up-to-date with legislation, new developments, product knowledge, policies and procedures etc
  • Take ownership and accountability for tasks and activities as well as demonstrate effective self-management
  • Maintain a positive attitude and respond openly to feedback
  • Handle stress in ways that do not negatively impact others
  • Continually share and communicate learnings
  • Be proactive in anticipating potential problems and continually monitor progress to ensure small details are not missed
  • Comply with Alstoms Ethics and Compliance procedure
  • Complete performance management assessment
  • Take ownership of own development and comply with any mandatory learnings instructed by the Company
  • Always put safety first

Rewards and Benefits:

We offer a competitive salary ranging between R800,000 - R1,200,000 per annum, depending on experience and qualifications. Other benefits include comprehensive medical aid, retirement fund contributions, and paid annual leave.

About Us:

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.



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