Train Manager

Req ID:459299 

Leading societies to a low carbon future, Alstom develops and markets mobility solutions that provide the sustainable foundations for the future of transportation. Our product portfolio ranges from high-speed trains, metros, monorail, and trams to integrated systems, customised services, infrastructure, signalling and digital mobility solutions. Joining us means joining a caring, responsible, and innovative company where more than 70,000 people lead the way to greener and smarter mobility, worldwide 

Performance measurements:

o Zero severe accidents – permanent update of prevention plan and procedures

o Respect of trainset availability

o Respect of tests schedule and duration

 Tests on RS Sites – Train Manager’s Responsibilities:

o Representing the TVE on board the train, during validations and certification tests.

o Preparing the test implementation (staffing, availability of tools and on-board spare parts, ...).

o Checking the ability of the train and its environment to complete the test.

o Giving instructions to the driver.

o Producing failure reports to the Tests Manager.

o Producing the test book (test events chronology).

o Operationally coordinating all the on-board actors.

o Responsible for the overall safety of the test (EHS) and must make sure that all people on board the train know these EHS rules.

o Managing the First Aid Box and knowing alert’s channels in case of accident.

o Making sure that test train set’s configuration is properly managed.

 Test on private tests centre – Train Manager’s responsibilities:

o Representing the TVE on board the train, during validations and certification tests

o Preparing the test implementation (staffing, availability of tools and on-board spare parts, ...).

o Checking the ability of the train to complete the test.

o Is the interlocutor together with the Test Manager (TV), daily, of the Railway Test Centre and follows the way various testing phases

are organized.

o At the beginning of any test sequence and after the Railway Test Centre placed testing means at his disposal, he compulsory

confirms to the Test Centre Central Command Room the status of tracks availability and the current consignations before

authorizing the test track access to his testing team, including external taking part persons.

o Formal transmission to the Test Centre Central Command Room, when test shift is over, of the following status :

 side tracking and steadying of trucks and/or train set

 power switch off

 any incident or anomaly he may have met during the test shift

o Support to the Test Manager to create the failure reports.

o Support to the Test Manager on producing the test book (test events chronology).

o Operationally coordinating all the on-board actors.

o He is responsible for the safety of all people attending the tests, belonging to the Company but also sub-contractors. As such, he is

also responsible for the distribution and the application of the safety rules defined by the Railway Test Centre by the same people.

He manages the applicable prévention plan.

o Managing the First Aid Box and knowing alert’s channels in case of accident.

o Making sure that test train set’s configuration is properly managed.

o The train manager has to be informed about the train set status esp. on modifications on the train set performed by TV team or subsuppliers,

maintenance team and has to decide if the train set is still in a safe condition (maybe by support of technical experts) or

not. If not, he has the right to stop the tests.

 On public infrastructure – Train Manager´s responsibilities:

o Representing the TVE on board the train, during validations and certification tests.

o Preparing the test implementation (staffing, availability of tools and on-board spare parts, ...).

o Checking the ability of the train to complete the test.

o Is the unique interlocutor of the responsible person (Train or Test Manager) nominated by the Testing Body in charge of the tests

campaign (non Alstom: e.g.: Eurailtest AEF).

o He takes part in the tests.

o He coordinates the work to be done by the various Company teams and the Test Manager regarding their organization and

implementation when the train set is not in dynamic tests.

o Support to the Alstom Tests Manager on producing failure reports.

o Support to the Alstom Tests Manager on producing the test book (test events chronology).

Operationally coordinating all the on-board actors, should they be Alstom or assimilated (Co Parts, suppliers on board the train)

under the responsibility of the person in charge (Train or Test Manager).

o He is responsible for the safety of all people attending the tests, belonging to the Company but also sub-contractors. As such, he is

also responsible for the distribution and the application of the safety rules defined by the Railway Test Centre by the same people.

He manages the applicable prevention plan.

o Managing the First Aid Box and knowing alert’s channels in case of accident.

o Making sure that test train set’s configuration is properly managed.

o The train manager has to be informed about the train set status esp. on modifications on the train set performed by TV team or subsuppliers,

maintenance team and has to decide if the train set is still in a safe condition (maybe by signature of Alstom team expert)

or not. If not he has the right to stop the tests.

Educational Requirements

Mandatory:

 Graduated from Technician or Engineering school

Desirable:

 Railway engineering

 Systems engineering

Experience

Mandatory:

 On field experience of Test or Validation technician

Desirable:

 Practical knowledge of trouble shooting activities

Competencies & Skills

 General Railways knowledge

 Understanding of safety stakes

 Structured and organized approach of the job

 Coordination skills and ability to take decisions

Alstom is the leading company in the mobility sector, solving the most interesting challenges for tomorrow’s mobility. That’s why we value inquisitive and innovative people who are passionate about working together to reinvent mobility, making it smarter and more sustainable. Day after day, we are building an agile, inclusive and responsible culture, where a diverse group of people are offered opportunities to learn, grow and advance in their careers, with options across functions and geographic locations. Are you ready to join a truly international community of great people on a challenging journey with a tangible impact and purpose?  

Equal opportunity statement:
Alstom 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.  All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by local law. 
 

Job Type:​Experienced​