About the Role
This role is a full-time Track Supervisor position in New York, focused on ensuring the safety, efficiency, and reliability of Alstom's track systems. You will work with dedicated teammates and play a key role in a dynamic and innovative field.
Responsibilities
- Supervising corrective and preventive maintenance for mainline and yard tracks, switch machines, running rail, structures, reaction rails, power rails, drainage, walkways, and fencing.
- Planning work schedules to ensure proper support for track maintenance and scheduling employees and contractors.
- Ensuring compliance with safety regulations and safe work practices, including Safety Directive and Site Warden mandates, and verifying that completed work meets safety and quality standards.
- Evaluating and training Track Maintenance personnel to maintain the required level of technical and safety knowledge.
- Ensuring accurate and complete data entries into MAXIMO.
- Operating and maintaining heavy diesel rail equipment, including rail grinders, UniMogs, Rail Kings, speeders, and cranes.
Requirements
- Graduation from high school or equivalent with specialized training in electrical and mechanical systems, or Journeyman electrician with mechanical experience.
- 1-2 years of track maintenance experience.
- Experience leading or supervising a team in a union environment.
- Experience in the railway industry.
- Familiarity with FRA (Federal Railroad Administration) Class IV regulations.
- Knowledge of track, guideway structures, and heavy equipment used for rail maintenance.
- Intermediate proficiency with Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Word, Excel, Outlook) and Windows operating applications.
- Valid driver’s license in accordance with New York State Motor Vehicle Laws.
- Physical ability to lift 50–75 lbs., walk and stand for extended periods, bend, stoop, and work under varying weather conditions.
Skills
- Electrical systems
- Mechanical systems
- Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Word, Excel, Outlook)
- Windows operating applications
Location
- New York
Work Type
- Full-time
Experience Level
- 1-2 years of track maintenance experience
- Experience leading or supervising a team in a union environment
- Experience in the railway industry
- 5 years of track maintenance experience (preferred)
- 5 years of supervisory experience in a union environment (preferred)
Education Level
- High school graduation or equivalent
- Specialized training in electrical and mechanical systems
- Journeyman electrician with mechanical experience
Salary/Compensations
- $80,000 - $90,000
Benefits
- Stability, challenges, and a long-term career
- New safety and quality standards for rail maintenance
- Cross-functional team collaboration
- Contribution to innovative projects
- Inclusive and flexible working environment
- Career steering across functions and countries
- Investment in development through award-winning learning opportunities
- Progress towards leadership roles
- Fair and dynamic reward package
- Comprehensive and competitive social coverage (life, medical, pension)
About the Company
- Alstom understands transport networks and what moves people, offering the broadest portfolio in the industry, from high-speed trains to digital mobility.
- Every day, 80,000 colleagues lead the way to greener and smarter mobility worldwide, connecting cities as we reduce carbon and replace cars.
Equal Opportunity
- 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.
