Meet Drissa, maintenance technician at Agence Maintenance Matériel
At ETF, rail maintenance is more than just the upkeep of rolling stock. It is a strategic lever for ensuring the continuity of worksites, the safety of teams and the performance of the network. Through the eyes of Drissa, a maintenance technician at the Equipment Maintenance Agency (AMM), discover a job that is hands-on, technical, human and constantly evolving.
A key role in guaranteeing the performance of railway equipment
Having joined ETF 5 years ago as a boilermaker-welder, Drissa is now a key expert in preventive maintenance. Having completed a work-linked training course with a vocational baccalaureate in metal structure, he was able to progress rapidly within the teams thanks to his rigour, versatility and collaborative spirit.
Technical missions, a global vision
Drissa’s day-to-day life is a perfect illustration of the demands and challenges of working as a maintenance technician in the rail sector:
- Preventive maintenance on specialised track-laying machinery
- Continuous innovation, in conjunction with worksites, to improve equipment performance
- Teamwork, mutual aid and communication to avoid production stoppages
- Advanced technical skills: boiler making, welding, specific repairs
These operations require autonomy, analytical skills, adaptability and a detailed knowledge of railway machinery.
“What I like about this job is that every day is different. Finding solutions, meeting challenges despite deadlines: that’s what makes this job exciting.” – Drissa
The AMM: a strategic centre for ETF
The ETF’s Rolling Stock Maintenance Agency is dedicated to the repair, adaptation and modernisation of rolling stock. It is a unique centre of expertise, where each technician contributes to the continuous improvement of equipment. The AMM plays a central role in the reliability of worksites, by anticipating breakdowns and reducing downtime.
Drissa is the embodiment of this dynamic: an employee who has taken part in a work-linked training scheme, and who has found in his job a place where he can express his skills… and his ambitions.