Maintenance Site Lead Engineer RS

ALSTOM Gruppe; Mérida; Presencial; MXN 200,000 - 400,000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

A global transportation solutions provider is seeking a Maintenance Site Lead Engineer for the Tren Maya project based in Mérida, Mexico. The role focuses on overseeing maintenance activities for rolling stock and track systems, coaching local staff, and supporting technical governance. Candidates should have a university degree in engineering, 5-10 years of railway maintenance experience, and strong problem-solving skills. The position may require frequent travel to various sites in the Yucatán region.

Formación

• 5-10 years of experience in the maintenance of railway systems.
• Knowledge of rolling stock equipment.
• Certification in System Engineering.
• Experience in similar positions.

Responsabilidades

• Coach local staff for successful maintenance activities.
• Support technical governance of maintenance tasks.
• Handle decision-making on technical issues related to maintenance activities.

Conocimientos

Problem-solving capacity

Effective interpersonal skills

Self-motivated

Dynamic team player

Educación

University degree in a relevant engineering field

Herramientas

MS Office

SAP

Descripción del empleo

Job Title

Tren Maya – Maintenance Site Lead Engineer RS

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.

Purpose of the job

In the context of the Tren Maya project, Alstom offers a high level of Maintenance Service for the Rolling Stock, Track systems (Signalling & Communication), and Maintenance facilities. Skilled personnel are deployed across the Yucatán peninsula to support these activities.

The Maintenance Site Lead Engineer RS, present in every main workshop, has a key role in this organization:

• First and main interlocutor of the local staff undertaking the maintenance activities (maintenance supervisors, team leaders and technicians), answering questions, clarifying work instructions, looking for missing part numbers, supporting troubleshooting, and confirming inspection results.
• Daily coaching of the local staff for the good realization of their job.
• Occasional technical training of the local staff within his/her scope of training certification and competency.

The mission of the Maintenance Site Lead Engineer RS is mainly focused on the maintenance of the rolling stock, but may also support the maintenance of track systems and depot equipment.

She / He has a very good knowledge of the train product, extensive access to design and maintenance information, and is fully trained according to Alstom processes related to Railways Safety. She / He promotes the process to make decisions involving safety aspects and brings experience from previous maintenance projects to benefit the site team.

Organization structure (job belongs to)

REGION / Services / Engineering

Reports directly to

Maintenance Engineering Manager

Key accountabilities

• Supports the Project Engineering team to ensure correct technical governance is applied (e.g., suitable design and expert input, defining and enforcing architecture/métier standards, methodologies, processes, tools and solution frameworks against which programs and projects can deliver) – focusing on railways safety.
• Supports Production Maintenance Supervisor to solve technical difficulties during maintenance tasks, preventive and corrective.
• Handles the decision process related to technical issues for the maintenance activities on the site, especially acceptable/not acceptable defects on the train and “good to go / KO” from a service availability perspective.
• Occasionally provides technical training within his/her scope of training certification and competency.

Performance measurements

OTD, PMC, Project reliability / availability / cost targets

Educational Requirements

University degree in Railway Engineering, Electronics, Computer Science, Automation Engineering or Electrical and Mechanical Engineering

Experience

Mandatory:

• 5‑10 years of experience in the maintenance of railway systems
• Knowledge of rolling stock equipment
• Graduated from a STEM university‑type course
• Knowledge of rolling stock maintenance
• Certification in System Engineering
• Member of an appropriate Engineering Institution
• Experience in similar positions
• Working knowledge of safety management systems and safety risk assessment
• Proficient in the use of MS Office, SAP
• Problem‑solving capacity (technical and cost evaluation of a solution)
• Capacity to manage technical risks
• Ability to say “no”
• Self‑motivated
• Ability to work independently
• Desire to learn
• Effective, professional interpersonal skills
• Dynamic, strong team player and leadership

Working conditions

• The position is based in Mérida/YUC.
• Frequent 1‑2 day trips to the attached garage yards of Mérida / YUC, Campeche / CAMP, Tulum / QROO, Escarcega / CAMP, Cancun / QROO or Train Maya stations (e.g., PALENQUE, CHP).
• Occasional trips to other Alstom facilities or suppliers.
• Alternating work on different shifts (always with due resting time).

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.

Additional Information

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!