DMU Maintenance Manager

Alstom; Toronto; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is seeking a DMU Maintenance Manager to oversee production targets and ensure timely delivery of trains. This pivotal role involves managing safety protocols, coordinating with supervisors, and ensuring compliance with maintenance procedures. The ideal candidate will have extensive management experience in manufacturing or maintenance, along with technical knowledge of rail fleets. Join a dynamic team dedicated to greener mobility and take pride in contributing to a safer, more efficient transport network. If you're ready to make an impact in a collaborative environment, we want to hear from you!

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of management experience in manufacturing or maintenance environments.
• Technical knowledge and operational understanding of Metrolinx Go and UP fleets.

Responsibilities

• Ensure production targets and quality standards are achieved through efficient resource management.
• Investigate service-impacting failures and communicate findings in detail.

Skills

Management Experience

Technical Knowledge of Metrolinx Go and UP Fleets

Operational and Scheduling Knowledge

Preventative Maintenance Techniques

Effective Communication Skills

Proficiency in MS Office Suite

Education

5+ Years of Management Experience

Tools

Maximo Work Orders

Kronos Payroll System

Job description

Req ID: 474993

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 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 resource management.
• 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 framework as agreed with Metrolinx and schedule all work according to 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 in executing the daily operating plan through communication and escalation to the Deputy Senior Manager.
• Coordinate with planners to ensure alignment on the maintenance schedule and support absenteeism management according to policies.

Administration:

• Ensure all work is recorded through Maximo work orders.
• Maintain 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 performance evaluation and succession planning of personnel.
• Supervise personnel to maximize efficiency while adhering to company policies and procedures.

Skill Factors - Education/Experience

• Minimum 5 years of management experience in manufacturing or maintenance environments.
• Technical knowledge of Metrolinx Go and UP fleets.
• Operational and scheduling knowledge of Metrolinx Go and UP fleets.
• Understanding of regulator operational requirements for passenger rail service.
• Knowledge of preventative maintenance, work order, and scheduling techniques.
• Effective communication skills across disciplines and levels, both internal and external.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Knowledge of work procedures and techniques in the trade area.
• Strong interpersonal skills for training and coaching.
• Proficiency in MS Office suite.

We don’t need you to be a train enthusiast to thrive with us. 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.