Depot Planner

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Siemens Mobility is an independent run company of Siemens AG. Its core business includes rail vehicles, rail automation and electrification solutions, turnkey systems, intelligent road traffic technology and related services.

In Mobility, we help our customers meet the need for smart mobility solutions. We’re making the lives of people who travel easier and more enjoyable while constantly developing new, intelligent mobility solutions

**We are looking for a Depot Planner**

**You’ll make a difference by**:
Job Function
- Depot Planner in a locomotive maintenance depot plays a crucial role in ensuring the smooth and efficient operation of the depot.
- This role involves a combination of planning, coordination, and maintenance management tasks.
- planning and coordinating maintenance and repair activities to keep the locomotives in optimal working condition.
- Strong understanding of locomotive systems, maintenance practices, safety regulations, and the ability to manage resources effectively.
- Responsible for balancing the need for regular maintenance with minimizing downtime and optimizing resource utilization.

**Principal Accountabilities**
- Maintenance Planning: Create and maintain maintenance schedules for locomotives, ensuring that they receive regular inspections, servicing, and repairs as per manufacturer recommendations and regulatory requirements.
- Resource Allocation: Coordinate the allocation of resources, such as maintenance crews, tools, spare parts, and equipment, to ensure that maintenance tasks are executed on schedule.
- Work Order Management: Receive and prioritize maintenance work orders. Plan and schedule maintenance tasks, assign them to appropriate teams or technicians, and ensure that all necessary resources are available.
- Preventive Maintenance: Develop and manage a preventive maintenance program to minimize breakdowns and extend the life of locomotives. This includes planning routine inspections and scheduled maintenance activities.
- Repairs and Overhauls: Plan and schedule major locomotive overhauls and repairs, coordinating with specialized teams or external contractors when necessary.
- Inventory Management: Maintain an inventory of spare parts and materials required for locomotive maintenance. Ensure that stock levels are sufficient and that reordering is done on time.
- Safety Compliance: Ensure that all maintenance activities adhere to safety regulations and protocols to minimize risks and accidents. Implement and oversee safety training for maintenance personnel.
- Data Analysis: Analyse historical maintenance data to identify trends and make informed decisions about maintenance procedures and resource allocation.
- Documentation: Maintain detailed records of all maintenance activities, inspections, repairs, and equipment history. Ensure compliance with documentation requirements and regulations.
- Communication: Collaborate with various departments and teams within the depot, including maintenance crews, engineers, procurement, and management, to ensure a coordinated and efficient workflow.
- Equipment Management: Maintain an accurate and up-to-date database of locomotives, including their maintenance histories, current condition, and scheduled maintenance requirements.
- Continuous Improvement: Identify opportunities for process improvements, increased efficiency, and cost-saving measures within the maintenance depot.
- Emergency Response: Be prepared to respond to locomotive breakdowns or critical maintenance needs, adjusting schedules and resource allocation as needed to minimize service disruptions.
- Regulatory Compliance: Ensure that the locomotive maintenance depot adheres to all relevant regulatory and environmental compliance standards.

**Desired Skills**:

- Bachelor of Engineering/Diploma in Engineering Degree in Electrical/Electronics discipline or its equivalent.
- Possesses more than 8 years working experiences in rolling stock.
- Good technical knowledge preferable Maintenance and Troubleshooting Electric Locomotive.
- Good knowledge of IT systems.
- Excellent communicator, both written and oral.
- People Management experience.
- Well versed in Maintenance Strategy of Locomotive

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