Depot Project Engineer (CRRC) Richards Bay

Alstom; Richards Bay; On-site; ZAR 400,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the engineering sector is seeking a Project Engineer based in Richards Bay. The role involves managing Services Engineering activities, ensuring technical performance, and supporting product safety and modification efforts. The candidate should possess a degree in Electrical and Mechanical Engineering and 3-5 years of relevant experience in railways application engineering with knowledge of rolling stock maintenance.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in Railways system/Application engineering.
• Engineering/Technical jobs required.

Responsibilities

• Creates the engineering strategy and monitors progress.
• Proposes innovative solutions and develops R&D programs.
• Manages the technical performances and supports safety management.

Skills

Knowledge of rolling stock equipment

Knowledge of rolling stock maintenance

Proficient in the use of MS Office

Working knowledge of safety management systems

Education

University degree in Electrical and Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SAP

BI / BO

Job description

Job Location : KwaZulu-Natal, Richards Bay Deadline : July 20, 2025 Quick Recommended Links

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PURPOSE OF THE JOB

• Manages the Services Engineering activities in a Region / Country / Project

Key accountabilities :

• Creates the engineering strategy.
• Produces the technical development plan and the engineering work breakdown.
• Monitors progress of engineering studies and Q,C,D achievements.
• Supports the implementation and update of engineering risks mitigation plan.
• Maintains and develops engineering skills and competencies (leveraging with WCE).
• Collaborate with Services Engineering and Platforms to improve Services portfolio of products and services.
• Participates actively in the Services Engineering network.
• Owns the Configuration and Design Change Management and Engineering Management Processes.
• Manages the technical performances of the systems and provide REX to relevant Services Platform.
• Supports cost reduction actions, with Sourcing and Industrial.
• Detects, defines and implements the modifications of the maintained products to improve the reliability and serviceability, in order to reduce project costs and improve the performances of the systems.
• Proposes innovative solutions and develops and implements R&D programs and new technologies in the maintenance project.
• Supports the Product Safety management system ensuring safety risks are mitigated in a timely manner.
• Manages Obsolescence Plan.
• Captures and ensures ownership of regulations and standards to be applied.
• Interfaces with the stakeholders in the Certification processes.
• Is responsible for QCD targets on the department.

Performance measurements :

• OTD, QCD, PMC, Project reliability / availability / cost targets

Educational Requirements

Mandatory :

• University degree in Electrical and Mechanical Engineering

Experience

Mandatory :

• 3-5 years of experience in Railways system / Application engineering
• Knowledge of rolling stock equipment
• Knowledge of rolling stock maintenance
• Working knowledge of safety management systems and safety risk assessment
• Proficient in the use of MS Office, SAP, BI / BO
• Engineering / Technical jobs

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