Pointsman

Alstom Transportation; Saharanpur; On-site; INR 700,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Alstom in Saharanpur seeks a proactive leader to manage maintenance teams and oversee operations. You will drive continuous improvements in train safety, depot reliability, and efficiency, while coordinating with cross-functional teams.

The role emphasizes safety, compliance, and people development within a dynamic railway maintenance environment. Applicants should have a Diploma/ITI in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering, with rail/rolling stock experience and strong multilingual communication

Qualifications

• Diploma/ITI in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering is required.

Responsibilities

• Identify, lead and deliver continuous improvements to train safety performance, depot reliability and efficiency.
• Demonstrate strong communication skills and report-writing capabilities.
• Ensure compliance with EHS policies and foster a safe working environment.
• Encourage continuous improvement and support process optimization initiatives.
• Develop team skills and identify training needs to enhance performance.
• Carry out handover and takeover of locomotives with customers (Indian Railways).

Skills

Leadership

Railway Operations

Locomotive Handling

Signalling

Shunting Operations

English & Hindi Communication

Education

Diploma/ITI in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Company: Alstom

Location: Saharanpur

Your future role

Take on a new challenge and apply your leadership and technical expertise in a dynamic and innovative field. Youll work alongside dedicated and collaborative teammates.

Youll play a critical role in ensuring the smooth operation of maintenance services, supporting the Maintenance Manager, and contributing to the success of our operations. Day-to-day, youll work closely with teams across the business (Industrial, Engineering, EHS, Quality, and SCM), oversee planned maintenance and modernization activities, and support continuous improvement initiatives.

Youll specifically take care of team management and operational excellence, but also ensure compliance with safety and quality standards.

Well look to you for:

• Identifying, leading, and delivering continuous improvements to train safety performance, depot reliability, performance, and efficiency.
• Demonstrating strong communication skills and report-writing capabilities.
• Ensuring compliance with EHS policies and fostering a safe working environment.
• Encouraging continuous improvement and supporting process optimization initiatives.
• Developing team skills and identifying training needs to enhance overall performance.
• Carrying out handing over and taking over of locomotives with customers (Indian Railways).

All about you

We value passion and attitude over experience. Thats why we dont expect you to have every single skill. Instead, we've listed some that we think will help you succeed and grow in this role:

• A Diploma/ITI in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering.
• Experience in rolling stock or under Indian Railways as a Pointsman/Lookout person, preferably 2 years.
• Knowledge of rail depot operations and industry regulations.
• Ability to ensure the safe and efficient movement of locomotives within the depot.
• Proficiency in point operations, including physically changing track switches (points) using levers to guide locomotives to the correct line.
• Experience with signalling using hand flags, lamps, torches, or radio sets to communicate track conditions and movements to train drivers.
• Familiarity with shunting operations, including coupling and decoupling locomotives and marshalling within the depot.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work under stringent timelines.
• Proficiency in English and Hindi.
• Commitment to safety, including ensuring points are correctly set and locked to prevent derailments and checking that adjacent lines are clear.

Things youll 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. Youll also:

• Enjoy stability, challenges, and a long-term career free from boring daily routines.
• Work with cutting-edge rail maintenance and modernization practices.
• Collaborate with transverse teams and helpful colleagues.
• Contribute to innovative projects that shape the future of mobility.
• Utilise our inclusive and agile working environment.
• Steer your career in whatever direction you choose across functions and countries.
• Benefit from our investment in your development, through award-winning learning.
• Progress towards senior leadership roles or specialized technical expertise.
• Benefit from a fair and dynamic reward package that recognizes your performance and potential, plus comprehensive and competitive social coverage (life, medical, pension).

You dont 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, youll be proud. If youre up for the challenge, wed love to hear from you!