DMU Maintenance Manager

ALSTOM Gruppe; Toronto; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a DMU Maintenance Manager to lead production and maintenance efforts, ensuring safety and quality standards are met. This role involves managing resources efficiently, overseeing maintenance schedules, and supporting a culture of safety. The ideal candidate will have significant management experience, technical knowledge of rail fleets, and strong communication skills. Join a forward-thinking company that values diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive workplace for all.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of management responsibility in a manufacturing or maintenance environment.
• Effective communication skills with internal and external staff.

Responsibilities

• Ensure production targets and quality standards are met.
• Investigate service-impacting failures and communicate findings.

Skills

Management Responsibility

Technical Knowledge of Metrolinx Go and UP Fleets

Preventive Maintenance Techniques

Communication Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Education

5+ years of management experience in manufacturing or maintenance

Tools

Maximo

MS Office Suite

Job description

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DMU Maintenance Manager

Date: 30 Apr 2025

Location: Toronto, CA

Company: Alstom

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

Main Objective:

The DMU Maintenance Manager is responsible for:

• Ensuring production targets, quality standards, and safety requirements are achieved through the execution of the production plan and efficient management of resources.
• Ensuring trains are delivered on time in a safe, clean, and fully functional condition to our customers.

Limits of Authority: Operate and execute within the DMU REMSA agreement with Metrolinx and schedule all work as per the DMU Master Maintenance Schedule (MMS).

Key Areas of Work

Safety:

• Execute Alstom’s safety plan by completing audits, communicating deviations, investigating incidents, documenting risks, and supporting a safety culture by leading by example.

Management:

• Support the supervisors by supporting the daily operating plan through communication and escalation to the Deputy Senior Manager.
• Follow up with the planner on the daily maintenance schedule and coordinate to ensure alignment.
• Manage unionized and direct report absenteeism according to company policies and processes.

Administration:

• Ensure all work is recorded through Maximo work orders.
• Ensure compliance with parts issuing procedures.
• Support supervisors in managing unionized Kronos payroll entries.
• Process paperwork and submit for Maximo entry.

Failure Analysis:

• Investigate service-impacting failures and communicate findings in detail.
• Schedule service repairs and verify quality.

Related Activities

• Participate in personnel performance evaluations and succession planning.
• Supervise personnel to maximize efficiency while adhering to company policies and procedures.
• Require 5+ years of management responsibility in a manufacturing or maintenance environment.
• Effective technical knowledge of Metrolinx Go and UP fleets.
• Operational and scheduling knowledge of Metrolinx Go and UP fleets.
• Knowledge of regulator operational requirements for passenger rail service.
• Knowledge of preventive maintenance, work order, and scheduling techniques.
• Effective communication skills with internal and external staff across various disciplines and levels.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Knowledge of working procedures and techniques in the trade area.
• Strong interpersonal skills for training and coaching activities.
• Working knowledge of MS Office suite.

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.