Installation Supervisor

Req ID:423813

Location:Cork

Appointment Basis: Permanent 

Excellent Salary + Benefits Including: Pension, Life Assurance, Contributed Healthcare

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, 80,000 colleagues lead the way to greener and smarter mobility worldwide, connecting cities as we reduce carbon and replace cars. 
 

Could you be the full-time Installation Supervisor in Cork we’re looking for? 
 

As an Installation Supervisor, supervision of installation staff and contractors delivering project installation activities. Planning and monitoring works on a daily and weekly basis for safety, quality, and productivity and ensuring efficiency of delivery.
 
POSITION OVERVIEW
As Installation Supervisor you will supervise the onsite activities of all Alstom staff and contractors whilst undertaking allocated tasks. Undertake site monitoring, support allocated resource with activities with experience and technical solutions. The Installation Supervisor will undertake planning of works, production of site paperwork, compliance with company, project and client requirements. Monitor the site for safe working practices and potential risks, challenging poor behaviours and unsafe acts.
The role of Installation Supervisor will report on a day-to-day basis to the Installation Manager and may be responsible for numerous teams of installation staff and contractors.
They will liaise professionally with internal project staff and the clients’ representatives as required.

RESPONSIBILITIES
•    Effectively communicate task requirements to staff.
•    Ensure the work is actioned as planned
•    Deliver the project programme to time, quality and resource plan.
•    Responsible for quality of workmanship
•    Identify and propose possessions, contribute to the planning process & attend possession meetings when required.
•    Motivate staff, including subcontractors.
•    Ensure staff have the required plant and equipment fit for use.
•    Identify variations to Signalling Installation Manager  
•    Support of Health, Safety & Environmental requirements
•    Complete material ordering documentation as required.
•    Process work sheets/ Support the production and review WPP and TBS
•    Carry out site audits/ inspections, Tool inspection, Vehicle inspection.
•    Work towards Installation Manager IRSE License.
•    Liaise with the customer as required.
•    Carry out team briefing and debriefing.
•    Carry out risk assessments.
•    Ensure effective performance of staff.
•    Supervise installation work as directed by the Manager and Project programme.
•    Complete required paperwork for planned work
•    Take responsibility for staff nominated as being under your control, including subcontractors.
•    Effectively communicate task requirements to staff and interfaces
•    To ensure that work is completed compliant to the contract and to group standard.
•    Undertake works within limitations identified within ATW.
•    Effectively communicate task requirements to peers and interfaces
•    Identify potential process improvements and make recommendations for implementation.
•    Ensure safe methods of working are maintained.
•    Attendance at arranged Technical briefing sessions.
•    Attendance at monthly / specific Safety briefings, project and Alstom
•    Responsibility for tools and equipment issued.
•    To comply with and undertake all relevant Environment, Health & Safety measures and activities.

Post holder requirements
 
Essential Skills:-
•    Numerate & literate.
•    Auditing
•    Presentation Skills
•    Communication Skills

Desirable Skills:-
•    Report writing
•    Driving Licence
 
Qualifications:-
•    Team Leaders IRSE Licence
•    Valid PTS ac/dc certificate
•    Emergency First Aid
•    Manual Handling
•    OLEC 1

Desirable Qualifications:-
•    ONC or equivalent in Elec. Engineering
•    Associate member of IRSE

 
Experience
•    Knowledge of contract conditions
•    Understanding of planning process
•    Knowledge of risk assessment process
•    In-depth underpinning knowledge of group & line standards
•    Commercial awareness
•    Knowledge of HSE requirements
•    Appreciation of design & test
•    To hold any necessary certification that the client deems essential.
•    Installation manager Licence

Additional Information
•    Travel to other sites
•    Shift / night / weekend working required.
•    Some lodging away involved.

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.
At Alstom we will consider requests for flexible working on hiring. Please talk to us at interview about the flexibility you need.
Alstom U.K. is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive working environment where all our employees are encouraged to reach their full potential, and individual differences are valued and respected.  We aim to have a welcoming and inclusive environment for individuals, of different ages, genders, ethnicities, disability, LGBT, religion and/or belief.
As a 'Disability Confident' employer, we will interview all disabled job applicants who match the essential criteria of the job description or specification: if you require any reasonable adjustments, please let us know.