Train Validation Captain — Onboard Test Lead

Alstom; Oslo; On-site; NOK 600,000 - 900,000; Part time

Job summary

Alstom in Oslo is seeking a part-time Train Captain to support the Product Introduction (PI) team on testing and commissioning activities. You’ll act on board as the TVE representative, coordinating staff, tools and train configuration to ensure safe, compliant testing.

The role emphasizes QA adherence, safe dynamic testing, and clear instructions to train drivers, working across test, commissioning and operations teams in a cross-functional environment.

Qualifications

• General knowledge of railway operations and an understanding of the safety stakes associated with dynamic testing.
• A structured, organised approach to planning, execution, documentation and follow-up.
• Strong coordination skills, with the confidence to make timely operational decisions and give clear instructions.
• The ability to work effectively across test, commissioning, engineering, operations and site teams.
• Fluency in Norwegian and English.

Responsibilities

• Act as the certified Train Captain and represent the Train Validation Engineer on board during validation, certification, test and commissioning activities.
• Prepare test implementation by confirming staffing, tools, on-board spare parts and train configuration, then coordinate all on-board contributors and give clear instructions to the driver.
• Enforce the Quality Management Plan, Level 1 inspections and applicable safety protocols for trains and train riders throughout dynamic testing.
• Oversee dynamic test execution and train movements, maintaining the test book and producing dynamic commissioning assessments and failure reports for the Tests Manager.
• Support troubleshooting and related Rolling Stock site tests, while sharing practical knowledge that strengthens team capability and a consistent safety culture.
• You will work with committed, cross-functional teams to solve operational challenges and help Alstom products progress safely and efficiently through the Product Introduction period.

Skills

General knowledge of railwayOperations

Strong coordination skills

Structured planning and execution

Ability to work across test teams

Fluency in Norwegian and English

Job description

Alstom in Oslo is seeking a part-time Train Captain to support the Product Introduction (PI) team on testing and commissioning activities. You’ll act on board as the TVE representative, coordinating staff, tools and train configuration to ensure safe, compliant testing.

The role emphasizes QA adherence, safe dynamic testing, and clear instructions to train drivers, working across test, commissioning and operations teams in a cross-functional environment.