Rail Test & Commissioning Lead: Safe System Integration

ALSTOM Gruppe; Dublin; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent benefits

Flexible benefits

Life insurance

Medical insurance

Pension

52 weeks maternity pay

25 days annual leave

Job summary

Alstom in Ireland seeks a Test & Commissioning Lead to drive safe, on-site testing and integration of transport systems. You’ll coordinate with engineering teams to validate interfaces and ensure compliance with project specifications, acting as Work Package Owner for T&C QCD commitments.

The role emphasizes leadership, technical interpretation of drawings, and proactive handling of non-conformities, with a view to a smooth client handover and long-term deployment.

Qualifications

• Degree/HNC in relevant engineering or equivalent.
• Proven experience in system testing and commissioning in rail or industrial projects.
• Strong understanding of electrical and mechanical system integration (earthing, bonding, cabling, protection, instrumentation).
• Ability to interpret technical drawings and specifications accurately.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail in high-pressure environments.
• Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder coordination capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead on-site testing and commissioning activities ensuring safety and compliance with project specifications.
• Coordinate with engineering teams to validate installation and interface of systems.
• To comply with project’s T&C QCD commitments, acting as Work Package Owner, in compliance with Cost Performance Review process.
• Efficient and transparent interface with Warranty Implementation teams in customer depots.
• Capture and report non-conformities and ensure they are properly managed and closed, liaising with engineering, RAMS, manufacturing and site Quality during commissioning.
• Document and report progress, non-conformities, and final approvals accurately.
• Support handover of fully tested systems to the client within agreed timelines.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder coordination

Testing & commissioning

Electrical integration

Mechanical integration

Technical interpretation

Problem solving

Communication

Education

Engineering degree or equivalent

Job description

Alstom in Ireland seeks a Test & Commissioning Lead to drive safe, on-site testing and integration of transport systems. You’ll coordinate with engineering teams to validate interfaces and ensure compliance with project specifications, acting as Work Package Owner for T&C QCD commitments.

The role emphasizes leadership, technical interpretation of drawings, and proactive handling of non-conformities, with a view to a smooth client handover and long-term deployment.