Rail Field Modification Technician

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

Job summary

Gibela invites applications for a Field Modification Operator based in Wolmerton, Gauteng North. You will modify rolling stock units per FMI documents while ensuring safety, quality, and alignment with field engineering specs.

The role reports to the Field Modification Team Leader within the Services department. Required are 2–3 years of industrial/technical experience, preferably in railway, plus Grade 12/NQF4 or N3 in mechanical or electrical engineering; a Trade Test is advantageous.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 or equivalent (NQF Level 4) or N3 in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering.
• Mechanical or Electrical Trade Test (NQF Level 4).
• 2–3 years industrial/technical experience, preferably railway.
• Experience in railway industry is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Modify Rolling Stock units per work instructions and FMI documents.
• Perform reworks, retrofits, repairs as required and per service orders.
• Carry out Emergency Maintenance and Diagnostics after major repairs.
• Inspect tools and equipment for safety prior to use.
• Record task completion, materials used and quality deviations.
• Update SES system and close service orders after tasks.
• Provide daily feedback to Team Leader on progress and challenges.
• Attend regular team briefings and safety meetings.

Skills

Industrial experience

Railway experience

Electrical background

Safety compliance

Education

Grade 12 / NQF 4

N3 Mechanical/Electrical

Tools

Special tools

Job description

Gibela invites applications for a Field Modification Operator based in Wolmerton, Gauteng North. You will modify rolling stock units per FMI documents while ensuring safety, quality, and alignment with field engineering specs.

The role reports to the Field Modification Team Leader within the Services department. Required are 2–3 years of industrial/technical experience, preferably in railway, plus Grade 12/NQF4 or N3 in mechanical or electrical engineering; a Trade Test is advantageous.