Job Description

Duties and Responsibilities / KPI’s

Locomotive Diagnostics and Repair

• Perform advanced diagnostics on locomotive systems: engine, traction motors, control circuits, brakes, and onboard software.
• Conduct periodic overhauls and critical repairs on powertrains, air compressors, and fuel systems.
• Use OEM software tools (e.g. GE Trip Optimizer, EMD EM2000) for real-time data logging and troubleshooting.

KPI: Mean Time to Repair (MTTR):

KPI: Locomotive Reliability Score (monthly availability %):

Preventive Maintenance

• Execute scheduled preventive maintenance (PMs) in line with OEM and AML standards.

• Maintain records for consumables, parts replaced, and service intervals.

  KPI: PM Compliance Rate (% on-time completion):

  KPI: Repeat Failure Rate (same-unit, same-fault within 30 days):

Safety, Compliance & Documentation

• Enforce safety lockout/tagout procedures when working on live systems.
• Ensure all repairs meet ISO and AML technical quality standards.
• Document all maintenance work, including faults found, corrective actions, and component changes.

KPI: Zero safety violations –

KPI: 100% compliance with documentation standards

Team Leadership and Support

• Mentor junior locomotive technicians and apprentices.
• Lead small teams during complex overhauls or line-side recovery operations.
• Provide technical input into procurement of tools, spares, and parts.

Operational Readiness and Emergency Response

• Support dispatch teams with readiness status of each locomotive consist.
• Respond promptly to breakdowns along the line or in remote terminals.
• Collaborate with rail operations to minimize locomotive-related train delays.

Innovation and Reliability Engineering

• Stay abreast of industry best practices, fuel efficiency enhancements, and new diagnostic tools.
• Propose and pilot modifications that improve fleet performance or reduce lifecycle costs.

Qualifications / Experience / Knowledge

• Education: Technical diploma or degree in Mechanical / Electrical Engineering or equivalent certification in Diesel-Electric Locomotive Maintenance.

• Experience:

  ➢ Minimum 5 years working on heavy-duty locomotives (e.g. GE Dash 9, ES44AC, EMD SD70 series).

  ➢ Strong understanding of railway brake systems, power electronics, and locomotive communication protocols.

Core Competencies / Skills

• Technical Expertise:

  ➢ Advanced Fault Diagnosis (engine codes, traction power, sensors, etc.).

  ➢ Technical Documentation & Reporting.

  ➢ Strong Computer Skills (locomotive control systems, work order platforms)

• Physical Endurance:

  ➢ Capacity to perform physically demanding tasks, such as lifting heavy materials, bending, and working in harsh weather conditions.

• Problem-Solving:

  ➢ Ability to identify loco defects quickly and implement effective solutions.

  ➢ Systematic Thinking & Decision Making under pressure.

• Attention to Detail:

  ➢ High level of precision in identifying, measuring and maintaining loco defects to ensure safety and functionality.

• Communication:

  ➢ Clear verbal and written communication for effective teamwork and reporting.

Personal Qualities / Behavioral Traits

• Reliability:

➢ Dependable and consistent in attendance and task completion.

• Safety-Conscious:

➢ Strong commitment to maintaining a safe working environment for self and team.

• Teamwork:

➢ Cooperative and supportive attitude, working effectively with colleagues and supervisors to meet track maintenance goals.

• Adaptability:

➢ Flexible and capable of adjusting to changes in schedules, weather, and work conditions such as change of location,

• Proactiveness:

➢ Self-motivated to identify and address maintenance needs proactively.

ArcelorMittal is the world's leading steel and mining company, with a presence in 60 countries and primary steelmaking facilities in 15 countries. Our material is part of the fabric of life. What we produce makes a difference – to individuals, communities, businesses and society. At ArcelorMittal, the safety, health, and wellbeing of our employees are our top priorities. We believe that every accident is avoidable, and it is essential for every employee, from the shop floor to the management committee, to hold this belief.

Our purpose is to produce ever smarter steels that have a positive benefit for people and planet. Steels made using innovative processes which use less energy, emit significantly less carbon and reduce costs. Steels that are cleaner, stronger and reusable. Steels for electric vehicles and renewable energy infrastructure that will support societies as they transform through this century. With steel at our core, our inventive people and an entrepreneurial culture at heart, we will support the world in making that change. This is what we believe it takes to be the steel company of the future.