Chief Transportation Officer

Req ID:464800 

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 onsite Chief Transportation Officer in New Haven, CT we’re looking for?

Your future role

"Take on a new challenge and apply your seasoned and multifaceted expertise in a new cutting-edge field. You’ll work alongside dedicated and collaborative teammates. You'll be at the helm of ensuring the safe and efficient operation of services for our customer CTrail in CT, making a significant impact on the daily lives of commuters. Day-to-day, you’ll work closely with teams across the business (including General Management, HR, and Regulatory & Safety Officers), direct all transportation activities to ensure top-notch service, and much more."

We’ll look to you for:

• Directing all transportation activities to ensure safe, prompt, and courteous service to CTrail’s clients in accordance with corporate policies, practices, government regulations, CTrail Rules, and special instructions,

• Assessing all train performance reports and interfacing regularly with host railways rail traffic control centers as well as railway operating officers,

• Ensuring coordination and daily performance of train operations and to immediately respond and correct deviations to the operating plan,

• Providing leadership and direction to subordinate Supervisors on all train operations,

• Performing operational audits on the train service and the operating crews,

• Ensuring that all crew related incidents are properly reported and investigated with appropriate action taken to prevent a recurrence with full report to the General Manager,

• Serving as an emergency point-of-contact and being on-call 24 hours per day, 7 days per week,

• Developing and maintaining a training/refresher program to upgrade and/or maintain a high level of competence for Locomotive operators

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 Transportation, Logistics, Business Administration or a related field; BA/BS preferred.,

• Experience or understanding of commuter rail and freight railroad operations.,

• Knowledge of FRA regulations and rail operations management.,

• Ability to coordinate and integrate service and operations across teams.,

• Proven track record in developing and maintaining professional relationships with internal and external stakeholders.,

• Competence in training program development for locomotive operators and crew.,

• Familiarity with emergency response protocols and on-call responsibilities.,

• Effective communication and leadership skills.

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:

• Work with the General Manager, Operations Subcontractor, MOW Subcontractor, HR, Regulatory & Safety Officers, Maintenance Managers, Training & Documentation Department, and external partners including CTrail, Regulatory Agencies, Suppliers, Vendors,

• Progress towards ensuring the safe and efficient operation of services for our customer CTrail in CT, including world-class customer service and train operations,

• Collaborate with transverse teams and helpful colleagues,

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

• Salary range; $105,000-$145,000

• RRT eligible

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.

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.