Telecom Lead

At Alstom, we understand transport networks and what moves people. From high-speed trains, metros, monorails, and trams, to turnkey systems, services, infrastructure, signalling and digital mobility, we offer our diverse customers the broadest portfolio in the industry. Every day, 74,000 colleagues lead the way to greener and smarter mobility worldwide, connecting cities as we reduce carbon and replace cars.

Your future role

Take on a new challenge and apply your expertise in a new cutting-edge field.

We’ll look to you for:

• Undertake responsibilities related to various systems, including Fiber Optics, Multiservice Network, Radio Communication System (LTE), CCTV, Telephone, Time Distribution, Public Address, Passenger Information System, and Recording System.
• Assume leadership and management of the entire Telecoms environment from start to finish.
• Evaluate Telecom submissions, such as Design and Installation drawings, planning documentation, Inspection, Factory Acceptance Test (FAT) and Site Acceptance Test (SAT) procedures and reports provided by the Contractor, and provide technical feedback.
• Verify that the project design adheres to relevant codes and standards.
• Ensure that the deliverables from the Contractor meet project requirements, specifications, and the intended Design.
• Conduct site visits to supervise the progress of installations and witness Factory and Site tests.
• Provide progress updates, highlight critical issues, and propose solutions to advance the project to the Systems Managers.
• Offer comprehensive technical support to the client to facilitate timely and accurate project completion.
• Review and approve Change Requests and Interface documents.
• Coordinate with other subsystems to effectively manage interfaces.
• Collaborate closely with Telecom vendors and suppliers as part of the Solutions Delivery team to ensure efficient service delivery.

All about you:

We value passion and attitude over experience. That’s why we don’t expect you to have every single skill. Instead, we’ve listed some that we think will help you succeed and grow in this role:

• Degree in telecommunications engineering.
• Experience 6 – 8 years in at least 5 or 6 subsystems of the following:
  o     Multiservice Network (Ethernet, IP/MPLS, Routers/Switches/Firewalls, TCP/IP, Routing Protocols, Wi-Fi).
  o     Public Address System. o     Passenger Information system.
  o     Telephony system.
  o     Master Clock System.
  o     Voice Recording system.
  o     CCTV.
  o     Wireless, 4G/LTE.
  o     Structure Cabling.
• Fluent in Arabic & English Language.
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Office package
• IP certification like CCNA, CCNP is a plus.
• Team Management skills.
• Knowledge of railway systems will be a plus.

Things you’ll enjoy

Join us on a life-long transformative journey – the rail industry is here to stay, so you can grow and develop new skills and experiences throughout your career. You’ll also:

• Enjoy stability, challenges and a long-term career free from boring daily routines

• Work with new safety & security standards for rail traffic management

• Collaborate with transverse teams and helpful colleagues

• Contribute to innovative projects

• Utilise our dynamic, friendly and flexible working environment

• Steer your career in whatever direction you choose across functions and countries

• Benefit from our investment in your development, through award-winning learning

• Progress towards Safety Assurance Management or other projects/teams

• Benefit from a fair and dynamic reward package that recognises your performance and potential, plus comprehensive and competitive social coverage (life, medical, pension) 

You don’t need to be a train enthusiast to thrive with us. We guarantee that when you step onto one of our trains with your friends or family, you’ll be proud. If you’re up for the challenge, we’d love to hear from you!

Important to note

As a global business, we’re an equal-opportunity employer that celebrates diversity across the 70+ countries we operate in. We’re committed to creating an inclusive workplace for everyone.