Chief Technician

At Alstom, we understand transport networks and what moves people. From high-speed trains, metros, monorails, and trams, to turnkey systems, services, infrastructure, signalling and digital mobility, we offer our diverse customers the broadest portfolio in the industry. Every day, more than colleagues lead the way to greener and smarter mobility worldwide, connecting cities as we reduce carbon and replace cars.

At Bombela Maintenance, a subsidiary of Alstom, we employ 160 employees all working towards a common goal of becoming the best railway maintenance company. We are committed to consistently delivering a safe Gautrain, on time every time.

Bombela Maintenance is looking to recruit 1 x Chief Technician.

The purpose of this post is to ensure safe, reliable and available trains as per customer requirements, primarily through corrective and preventative maintenance and repairs.

This role will be based at the Gautrain Maintenance Depot in Midrand, Johannesburg.

• Safety and Quality Assurance: compliance with safety standards and procedures, zero incidents and equipment damage, meeting reliability and quality standards, and reporting safety-related issues and near misses
• Corrective and Prevenative Maintenance: perform high-level faultfinding, repairs, data analysis, and maintenance tasks following procedures and using MAXIMO and GSI for accurate reporting.
• MAXIMO and GSI administration: extracting and interpreting information, managing work orders, capturing failure reports and time spent, and providing real-time, accurate, and comprehensive system information.
• Train Rescue and re-railing: act as Person in Charge (PIC) or support PIC during train rescue and re-railing operations, attends incident reviews, and completes related reports.
• Cost control: Identify and eliminate wastage (materials & equipment)
• Materials, tools and equipment: Book tools in and out of store, ensure equipment is in good working condition and report and faulty tool and material.
• Effective Self management: take ownership and accountability for tasks and activities. Follow through to ensure quality and productivity standards of work are consistently and accurately maintained.

• N3-N6 National Diploma, Trade Test, S4 National Diploma or B Tech (power engineering)
• Advanced mechanical and electrical knowledge
• Advanced pneumatics
• Reading of drawings and schematics (electrical, pneumatic & mechanical)
• Mechanical and Electrical repairs
• Follow corrective maintenance procedures and instructions
• Accurate fault reporting
• Advanced computer literacy
• Good interpersonal and communication skills
• Knowledge of the Occupational Health and Safety Act

You don't need to be a train enthusiast to thrive with us. We guarantee that when you step onto one of our trains with your friends or family, you'll be proud. If you're up for the challenge, we'd love to hear from you!

As a global business, we're an equal opportunity employer that celebrates diversity across the 63 countries we operate in. We're committed to creating an inclusive workplace for everyone.