Welding Coordinator (6 Months Contract)

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

TALENT ACQUISITION – ARSSA TRAXX PROJECT

Job Title: Welding Coordinator – Boksburg (Contract Position)

At Alstom, we create smart innovations to meet the mobility challenges of today and tomorrow. We design and manufacture a complete range of transportation systems, from high-speed trains to electric buses and driverless trains, as well as infrastructure, signalling and digital mobility solutions. Joining us means joining a truly global community of more than 75 000 people dedicated to solving real-world mobility challenges and achieving international projects with sustainable local impact.   

At Alstom Rolling Stock South Africa (Pty) Ltd, we strive to deliver best in class locomotives to our customer for use of freight transportation on the railway corridors of South Africa.

Alstom Rolling Stock South Africa (Pty) Ltd is looking for an Welding Coordinator for our Traxx Africa project based in Boksburg. 

THE PURPOSE OF THE WELDING COORDINATOR ROLE IS TO:

To coordinate welding procedures (WPS, WPQR, mock-ups, sub-assemblies, welding control & supervision, work instruction) during manufacturing. To coordinate activities linked to special process of welding according to tasks and responsibilities defined in ISO 14731. Co-engineering with different departments. Develop repair procedures suitable to produce complying parts. Participates in risk assessment and problem solving activities (QRQC, 8D, etc.)

THE MAIN RESPONSIBILITY WILL BE:

• Be proactive in the EHS risk situation
• Participate in welding expert network
• Qualify and maintain welding procedures
• Coordinate welding activities through the 5M’s principle
• Participate in CFT to ensure welding topics are closed on time
• Research and development
• Benchmark with other sites
• Perform workstation inspection to ensure compliance
• To use engineering tools and methods to optimize welding process
• Supports welding specialists in problem solving and prevention
• Reinforce the welding knowledge of operators identified during the welder review
• Understanding and application of specifications and standards of products
• Reinforce training (general or individual) in case of welding quality level decreasing
• Plan welding mock-ups to ensure product quality
• To be a proactive participant to transversal action in continuous improvement
• Process as P-FMEA, APSYS, SWIP, 5S, Team 5 min meeting

The preferred candidate will meet the following requirements: 

• Diploma/Degree in Metallurgy / Mechanical
• Postgraduate qualification in welding - International Welding Technologist / Engineer (IWT/IWE)
• 5 years minimum experience in welding coordination
• Knowledge of EN/ISO standards (EN ISO 9606, EN ISO 15085, ISO 3834, ISO 9712)
• Technical and behavioural skills / competencies
• Knowledge of welding processes
• Problem solving
• Risk assessment

The ideal candidate will have the following competencies

• Technical education.
• English read, written, spoken
• Knowledge of welding procedures
• Process FMEA, QRQC, control plans
• Conscientious. Commits and delivers.
• implementation of APSYS (Lean manufacturing) subjects related to Industrial Roadmap
• Team Player.  Spirit of “Team Trust Action”
• Good communication
• Interpersonal Skills
• Networking and Relationship Building Skills
• Decisive.  Obtains and uses necessary information to make decisions. Refers decision to others when appropriate
• Self-Motivation
• Result driven
• Logical and organized
• Leadership
• Customer orientated
• Emotional self-awareness and control

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those under consideration will be contacted.

We will recruit according to the requirements of our Company’s Employment Equity Plan.

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? 

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.