Diesel Electric Fitter

Purpose of the Role:

To deliver high quality production services (repair, overhaul, and modifications) in a safe and efficient manner, ensure success by ensuring long term availability, serviceability of locomotives and oversee maintenance plans as per required standards.

Duties / Responsibilities:

• To carry out the heavy repair and overhaul of locomotives in line with industry standards;
• To ensure the maintenance of all locomotives according to RSR requirements, maintenance schedules and OEM standards;
• Maintenance and repairs for all sites and do rolling stock;
• Ensuring Health and Safety procedures as laid down in the Safety Management System; SANS 3000-2-3- 2017 adhered (Requirements for systemic engineering and operational safety standards-rolling stock);
• Procuring and managing relevant parts from suppliers and ensure quality checks;
• To ensure all locomotives reports are captured on ACAP;
• To ensure all components repair are managed and controlled;
• Ensure spare parts inventory is up to date at Head Office and at all sites – conduct regular audits;
• Ensure tracker and camera systems are installed and monitored:
• Monitor diesel fuel usage and gather monthly reports on consumption, shunting kilos, main line kilos, monthly hourly readings of locomotives;

Minimum Requirements

• Qualified Artisan (Must be Diesel Electric);
• Experience in Hydraulics system
• Computer Skills (Safety Awareness);
• Able to draft reports;
• Able to identify hazards and Risk Assessments
• Incident investigations
• 3-5 years relevant work experience as diesel electric locomotive fitter