Rail Field Modification Technician

Alstom; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Gibela invites suitably qualified candidates to apply for the Field Modification Operator role within the Services department. The position reports to the Field Modification Team Leader and is based in Wolmerton, Gauteng North.

The role involves modifications to rolling stock units per FMI documents, attending to change requests per engineering specifications, and ensuring compliance with industrial and quality processes.

Qualifications

• Must have Grade 12 or equivalent (NQF Level 4).
• N3 in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering.
• Mechanical or Electrical Trade Test (NQF Level 4).
• 2–3 years in industrial and technical experience, preferably railway or similar industry.

Responsibilities

• Modify Rolling Stock units according to work instructions and quality procedures.
• Perform reworks, retrofits, repairs as required.
• Conduct Emergency Maintenance and Diagnostics after major repairs.
• Ensure tools and equipment meet safety standards before use.
• Request materials and parts from warehouse for service orders.
• Record task completion, quality and safety deviations in the system.

Skills

Safety awareness

Mechanical aptitude

Reading engineering drawings

Education

Grade 12 or equivalent (NQF Level 4)

N3 in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Mechanical or Electrical Trade Test (NQF Level 4)

Job description

Gibela invites suitably qualified candidates to apply for the Field Modification Operator role within the Services department. The position reports to the Field Modification Team Leader and is based in Wolmerton, Gauteng North.

The role involves modifications to rolling stock units per FMI documents, attending to change requests per engineering specifications, and ensuring compliance with industrial and quality processes.