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Operating Division : Transnet Engineering
Position Title : Snr Engineer (Welding)-Readvertisement
Employee Group : Permanent
Department : Engineering
Location : Uitenhage
Reporting To : Chief Engineer (Services)
Grade Level : E
Reference Number : 30012629
Position Purpose:
To provide input to the welding element of the design process; To support manufacturing during the project execution specifically focusing on welding aspects of production; Input to the design of welds; Specifying the correct consumables; Developing and records; Providing technical guidance during the prototype build as well as in-line inspections; Failures investigations and the subsequent development of repair procedures.
NB: please take note the successful candidate will report to the Principal Engineer(Welding)
Position outputs:
1.Welding design input on new and existing designs
2. Development of welding procedures specifications
3. Welding design changes on prototypes
4. Technical reviews
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5. Input to procurement for sub-contracting and subsequent audits of sub-contractors
6. Interaction with customers
7. Developing of welding maps; sequences and process amendments for prototypes followed by controlled roll-out in
production
8. Management of welding inspection
9. Recommendation of the appropriate NDT
10. Set up of QMS and certification of the plant of governing construction codes.
11. Approval of Equipment; consumables and machinery to be used for welding processes.
12. Approval of welding on prototypes.
Qualifications & Experience:
1.Must have the applicable Degree (BSC/B.Eng) in Metallurgical or equivalent;
2. Must be Accredited and registered as an International Welding Engineer (IWE) or European Welding Engineer (EWE)
3. Must have at least six (6) years relevant postgraduate experience in the welding related environment;
4. Experience as a Welding engineer in a rail environment will be an added advantage;
5. Post graduate studies (MEng / MSc) in Welding Engineering will be an added advantage.
Competencies:
KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED:
1. Sound knowledge of relevant fabrication codes, standards and procedures such as EN, ASME, API, AWS
2. Expert knowledge of welding technologies used in the rail industry
3. Extensive knowledge of materials and their behaviour during welding operations
4. Extensive knowledge of Non-Destructive Testing methods and techniques.
5. Engineering and production processes
6. Reporting and presentation skills
7. Time management and ability to juggle different projects at the same time.
8. Read drawings and understand designs
9. ISO 9001, ISO 3834 and EN 15085
SKILLS REQUIRED:
1. Computer literacy
2. Negotiation
3. Problem solving
4. Systematic thinking
5. Prioritisation
6. Communication skills
7. Interpersonal skills
8. Patience
9. Reliability
10. Integrity
11. Pro-active and driven
12. Teamwork
13. Work under pressure
14. Excellent Interpersonal skills
15. Assertive
16. Quality orientated
17. Responsible
PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES REQUIRED:
1. Strategy & Sustainability
• Strategic Alignment
2. Inspirational Leadership
• Inspiring People
• Managing Talent
• Embracing and Implementing Change
• Embracing Diversity
3. Business Performance& Delivery
• Planning and Coordinating
• Driving performance
• Deciding & Solution Focused
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• Business Acumen
• Analysing
4. Relationship Management
• Communicating Effectively
• Collaborating
• Service Orientated
• Conflict Management
5. Corporate Governance and Compliance
• Managing Compliance
• Supervises Safety
6. Personal Mastery
• Resilience
• Learning and Applying Expertise
• Emotional Intelligence
• Vigour and Personal Drive
