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Position Title: Field Service Technician

Reporting To: Services and Methods Manager

Reporting Relationship: No other staff members reporting to this position.

Primary Purpose of Role:

Field Service support on all PRASA depos (KZN, CPT, GTN ..) and all TE depos (when required).Inspect, measure & test components, parts, conduct repairs on-site & in-house,

fault finding analysis, develop reports as per work conducted during on-site, train level investigations, training customer on Wabtec brake scope. Conduct FMI’s (field modifications) at all respective depos (Mechanical & Electrical).

Primary Objectives:

• Set up and operate test equipment to evaluate performance of developmental parts, assemblies, or systems under simulated operating conditions, and record results

• Prepare project cost and work-time estimates

• Evaluate engineering proposals, shop drawings and design comments for sound electrical engineering practice and conformance with established safety and design criteria, and recommend approval or disapproval

• Collaborate with production personnel to identify, define and solve developmental problems based on REX analysis

• Conduct inspections at customer or suppliers’ premises for quality control and assurance programs, reporting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects

• Build, calibrate, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair mechanical/electrical instruments or testing equipment on-site and off-site

• Analyse and interpret test information to resolve process and or device problems

• Manage and report accurately on Equipment downtime and fault logs, repairs conducted and data trend for repairs, 0KM or Warranty claims.

• Manage accurate consumables stock levels.

• Support WSA & FIPSA factory with production and technical advise as and when required.

• Support Customer call outs at the different locations as and when required tied to the customers contractual requirements.

• Standby and weekend coverage within the team roster always required (24hr availability and travel readiness).

Formal Education/Training

• Qualified artisan (Millwright, Fitter, Electrician) N4, N5, N6, T2, T3 will be considered

• Maintenance and repairs on Passenger/freight train sets, Brake systems, control units will be an advantage

• Experience on pneumatics, mechanical and electrical fault finding will be advantageous.

• Experience in a Team leader role

• Experience in analyzing schematics (pneumatic & electrical)

• Previous customer relationships and investigation involvements

• Route course analysis knowledge

Essential work skills

• Ability to solve practical problems

• Adherence to company policies and procedures including Quality Assurance and safety

• Knowledge of Health and Safety Legislations

• Computer literacy (MS Office – developing xls, PPT sheets and data graphs)

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

• Sound verbal and written communication skills·

• Valid driver’s licence – Code 8

• Sound knowledge and understanding of the route analysis techniques

Person Specification

• High standard of numeracy, accuracy with attention to detail

• A team player with flexible approach and a willingness to learn

• A self-starter who is proactive and can set and achieve goals

• Strong organizational skills

• Hard working with a proven track record of skilled, hands-on trade related experience required.

• Punctual and good work ethics

Closing Date: to apply (Workday) wabtec.okta.com (for internal applicants) / (Homepage) www.wabtec.com (for external applicants), under careers and search for South Africa

If you are not invited for an interview within 30 days from the closing date, it must be accepted that your application was unsuccessful.

Who are we?

Wabtec Corporation is a leading global provider of equipment, systems, digital solutions, and value-added services for freight and transit rail as well as the mining, marine, and industrial markets. Drawing on nearly four centuries of collective experience across Wabtec, GE Transportation, and Faiveley Transport, the company has grown to become One Wabtec, with unmatched digital expertise, technological innovation, and world-class manufacturing and services, enabling the digital-rail-and-transit ecosystems.

Wabtec is focused on performance that drives progress and unlocks our customers’ potential by delivering innovative and lasting transportation solutions that move and improve the world. We are lifelong learners obsessed with making things better to drive exceptional results. Wabtec has approximately 27K employees in facilities throughout the world. Visit our website to learn more! http://www.WabtecCorp.com

Our Commitment to Embrace Diversity:

Wabtec is a global company that invests not just in our products, but also our people by embracing diversity and inclusion. We care about our relationships with our employees and take pride in celebrating the variety of experiences, expertise, and backgrounds that bring us together. At Wabtec, we aspire to create a place where we all belong and where diversity is welcomed and appreciated.

To fulfill that commitment, we rely on a culture of leadership, diversity, and inclusion. We aim to employ the world’s brightest minds to help us create a limitless source of ideas and opportunities. We have created a space where everyone is given the opportunity to contribute based on their individual experiences and perspectives and recognize that these differences and diverse perspectives make us better.

We believe in hiring talented people of varied backgrounds, experiences, and styles… People like you! Wabtec Corporation is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or expression, or protected Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.