Assistant General Manager - Maintenance of Equipment

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.

Position Summary

The Assistant General Manager – Maintenance of Equipment (AGM-MOE) reports directly to the General Manager and is responsible for leading, managing, and coordinating all rolling stock, facility, and maintenance-of-equipment activities for the contract. The AGM-MOE ensures the safe, reliable, compliant, and cost-effective maintenance of all fleet and maintenance assets while supporting contractual performance, customer expectations, and Alstom operational objectives. The maintenance work is performed at the main maintenance facility CMF, one major satellite facility EMF, and 6 other minor satellite facilities.

The AGM-MOE provides strategic and operational leadership for maintenance personnel, engineering support functions, material management, contractors, and maintenance planning activities. The role serves as a key member of the site leadership team and acts on behalf of the General Manager when required

Key Responsibilities:

Leadership & Management

• Lead all maintenance-of-equipment activities for rolling stock, facilities, shops, depots, and maintenance equipment.
• Provide strategic direction and operational oversight to maintenance management teams.
• Establish departmental goals, KPIs, and performance improvement initiatives.
• Foster a culture of safety, accountability, operational excellence, and continuous improvement.
• Support workforce planning, succession planning, and talent development.

 Maintenance Operations

• Direct preventive, predictive, corrective, and overhaul maintenance programs.
• Ensure fleet and equipment availability meets contractual and operational requirements.
• Monitor maintenance execution, work order completion, backlog management, and resource utilization.
• Ensure maintenance activities are completed in accordance with approved procedures, maintenance manuals, and regulatory requirements.
• Coordinate maintenance priorities with Operations to support service delivery.

Fleet Reliability & Asset Management

• Lead reliability improvement initiatives and root-cause analysis activities.
• Monitor asset condition, equipment performance, and lifecycle management strategies.
• Support maintenance optimization programs, failure trend analysis, and component life-extension initiatives.
• Drive continuous improvement in fleet availability, reliability, and maintainability.

Safety, Compliance & Quality

• Ensure compliance with FRA, FTA, OSHA, state, customer, and Alstom requirements.
• Implement and enforce Alstom safety management programs and Zero Deviation initiatives.
• Lead investigations related to equipment failures, incidents, regulatory findings, and corrective actions.
• Ensure maintenance documentation, inspections, testing, and certifications are current and accurate.
• Promote a proactive safety culture across all maintenance activities.

Facilities & Equipment Management

• Oversee maintenance and operation of depots, workshops, service tracks, maintenance equipment, and support infrastructure.
• Ensure proper maintenance of shop equipment including cranes, lifts, drop tables, wheel truing equipment, inspection systems, and facility assets.
• Manage facility improvement and capital maintenance programs.
• Coordinate equipment modernization and infrastructure enhancement projects.

Financial & Contractual Performance

• Develop and manage maintenance budgets and forecasts.
• Monitor labor, materials, contractor, and maintenance-related expenditures.
• Support contract compliance and achievement of customer performance metrics.
• Identify opportunities for cost reduction and operational efficiency.
• Prepare management reports and presentations for senior leadership and customers.

Customer & Stakeholder Management

• Serve as the primary maintenance contact for customer representatives.
• Participate in executive reviews, performance meetings, and technical discussions.
• Communicate maintenance performance, risks, and mitigation plans.
• Develop strong working relationships with customers, regulators, suppliers, and internal stakeholders.

Supply Chain & Materials Management

• Oversee material planning, inventory management, spare parts strategies, and procurement support.
• Ensure critical spare parts availability to support operational requirements.
• Collaborate with Supply Chain teams to improve inventory performance and vendor reliability.

• Required Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Transportation, Industrial Management, or related field.
• Master's degree preferred.

Experience

• 10+ years of progressive experience in Passenger, Commuter Railroad, or Class 1 Railroad Commuter Operations, industrial maintenance, or heavy equipment maintenance.
• 5+ years of leadership experience managing maintenance organizations.
• Experience managing unionized workforces preferred.
• Experience with fleet maintenance, facilities maintenance, asset management, and reliability programs.
• Experience managing contract performance, contract management, and customer relationships.

Required Competencies and Skills

• Strong safety leadership
• Proven management and leadership skills with managers and labor crafts
• Strong written and oral communication skills. Ability to make presentations to Senior Leadership, and occasionally Governing Boards and public stakeholder groups.
• Ability to plan and organize work effectively and timely with strong attention to details.
• Ability to drive results while maintaining a safe working environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and other Microsoft Programs, rail equipment maintenance and train control/signal system software and applications, Enterprise
• Asset Management/Enterprise Resource Management software and applications to Rail Systems and support facilities.
• Maintenance management systems (CMMS/MMIS)
• Knowledgeable with application of new technology to improve efficiency, safety, reduce costs.
• Ability and prior proven skills in developing and establishing programs, practices, standards and procedures for passenger safety, rule adherence, operating schedules, and training.

Physical Requirements

• Physically able to conduct inspections and carry equipment used for inspections.
• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds at a time.
• Must be able to work outdoors in all weather conditions.

Other

• Must have valid California Driver’s License with good driving record of no more than 2‐points and no DUI’s within the last 3‐years. Pass background check.
• Must be able to pass a pre‐employment physical examination including a drug test.
• Good understanding of 49 CFR 200 – 299.
• Must be able to work outdoors in all weather conditions

Salary Range

$150,000.00 to $175,000.00 depending on experience/qualifications.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those under consideration will be contacted.

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 63 countries we operate in. We’re committed to creating an inclusive workplace for everyone.