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Welding Specialist - BoksburgFull job descriptionLeading 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, worldwideJob Title: Welding Monitor (externally referred to as Specialist) - BoksburgAt 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 Monitor (Specialist) for our Traxx Africa project based in Boksburg. THE PURPOSE OF THE WELDING MONITOR ROLE IS TO:Assist welding operators during the course of production activities (WPS, WPQR, mock-ups, sub-assemblies, welding control & supervision) railway applications. To conduct in-line inspection before, during and after welding. To train welding operators on the requirements of the products. To train and evaluate welding operators during qualification and at the beginning of the production phase. THE MAIN RESPONSIBILITY WILL BE:Be proactive in the EHS risk situationTo use the safety equipment and rules definedEvaluate new welders and to define the necessary development plan to have the skills at right levelParticipate to welders review and to evaluate autonomy level of operatorsReinforce the welding knowledge of operators identified during the welder reviewUnderstanding and application of specifications and standards of productsWelding qualification with welding school (management of welding qualifications)Reinforce training (general or individual) in case of welding quality level decreasingTo realize welding mock-up requested by welding coordinationTo work on manufacturing welding activities on bogie frame, according to the specification and standard in placeParticipate on the working area studiesTo be a proactive participant to transversal action in continuous improvement Process as P-FMEA, APSYS, SWIP, 5S, Team 5 min meetingimplementation of APSYS (Lean manufacturing) subjects related to Industrial RoadmapThe preferred candidate will meet the following requirements:Grade 12 / MatricQualified Artisan (Trade Test) as Welder or Boilermaker (Red Seal)International Welding Specialist (IWS) / International Welding Practitioner (IWP)5 years minimum as a welding operator in a welding productionExperience in welding supervision, coordination and/or trainingKnowledge of EN/ISO standards (EN ISO 9606, EN ISO 15085, ISO 3834, ISO 9712)Technical and behavioural skills / competenciesKnowledge of welding processesKnowledge of None Destructive Testing methodsSound working knowledge of welding proceduresKnowledge of welding imperfectionsRailway industry knowledge will be an advantageFluent in English read, written, spokenWorking knowledge of FMEA, QRQC, control plans The ideal candidate will have the following competenciesAgile mindsetInclusive mindsetResponsible mindsetStrong sense of work ethicResilient, driven with a "CAN DO ATTITUDE"Prior exposure to high pressured environmentsKeen mind to deal with unexpected challengesSolution orientatedDeadline drivenCollaborative mindsetTeam Player. Spirit of Team Trust ActionPassionateConscientious. Commits and delivers.Good communicationInterpersonal SkillsNetworking and Relationship Building SkillsDecisive. Obtains and uses necessary information to make decisions. Refers decision to others when appropriateSelf-MotivationResult drivenLogical and organizedLeadershipCustomer orientatedEmotional self-awareness and controlWe thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those under consideration will be contacted.We will recruit according to the requirements of our Companys Employment Equity Plan.Alstom is the leading company in the mobility sector, solving the most interesting challenges for tomorrows mobility. Thats 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.

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