Installation process & tools leader &materials planner

ALSTOM; Illinois; On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Alstom is seeking an Installation Supervisor to coordinate site works for railway projects, ensuring readiness and compliance with EHS standards. You will train workers and subcontractors, supervise installation activities on trackside or onboard, and ensure alignment with design documentation and quality processes.

You will also manage the handover to the T&C team, report progress and non-conformities, and contribute to continuous improvement and best practices within the Product Line.

Qualifications

• Technical High-School Diploma is required.
• Strong experience on railway site management.
• Planning control experience in site management scope.
• Strong experience on railway EHS management.
• Knowledge of railway products and services across market segments (Urban, Mainline, F&M).
• Knowledge of transversal railway construction activities (civil, infrastructure, catenary, etc.).

Responsibilities

• Oversee operational coordination of all project activities related to site works.
• Prepare installation work and confirm readiness of installation execution (4M checklist).
• Train and support installation workers and subcontractors.
• Supervise installation execution on trackside and onboard as applicable.
• Ensure compliance with D&IS Installation and FO Process.
• Apply WMS/installation procedures per design documentation.
• Include EHS requirements in WMS and communicate deviations.
• Report field progress and non-conformities to Quality team.
• Ensure schedule adherence and productivity within quality standards.
• Support handover to T&C team/Customer.
• Contribute to best practices and product-line REX.

Skills

Quality-focused

EHS-focused

Team player

Decision-making

Problem-solving

Leadership

Education

Technical High-School Diploma

Railway Safety Certification

Site EHS Management Certification

Job description

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Installation process & tools leader &materials planner

Company: Alstom

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 RESPONSIBILITIES

In compliance to EHS (Zero Deviation) and Regulatory standards, the Installation Supervisor oversees operational coordination of all project activities related to Site Works, including:

Prepare installation work and confirm readiness of installation execution (4M checklist)
Train and support the Installation Workers and Sub-contractors on the working fronts under his/her responsibility, clarifying doubts and task priorities
Supervise execution of Installation - on trackside and/or onboard-, independently if performed by Alstom workers, Sub-contractors, or Customer / Partner / Third Party
Ensure compliance of Installation activities with D&IS Installation and FO Process
Apply the Work Method Statement (WMS) / Installation procedures according design documentation, report on any deviation found or needed.
Make sure the EHS requirements and special processes are clearly included in the WMS
Report to the PrYM/PrSOM/PrFOM the field activities progress and any issue or founding in the execution, including non-conformities to communicate to Quality team
Ensure the activities are carried out as per schedule, within the productivity required, in line with the quality standards
Ensure and support the Handover process to T&C team / Customer
Continuous improvement:
o Contribute to best practices definition and REX within the Product Line
Ensure the strictly application of EHS rules by the installation workers (including Sub-contractors)

Performance measurements
OTD (On Time Delivery) for site activities
Quality, EHS, RSA (Railway Safety Agencies): monitoring, anticipation and reporting on progress and issues

Educational Requirements
Technical High-School Diploma

Desirable:
Certification on Railway Safety
Certification on Site EHS management

Experience

Mandatory:
Strong experience on railway site management
Planning control experience in site management scope
Strong experience on railway EHS management

Desirable:
Knowledgeable of Railway products and services on different market segments (Urban, Mainline, F&M)
Knowledgeable of transversal railway construction activities (civil, infrastructure, catenary, etc…)

Competencies & Skills
Quality and EHS-focused, rigorous, team-player
Decision-making and problem-solving ability
Resilience, with an analytic way of thinking in order to solve Field complex deviations and issues
Strong leadership skills to manage multiple workers and suppliers

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!

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.