OHLE Project Construction and T&C Leader

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

• Manage, at OHLE sub-system, the field operations (Construction and Test & Commissioning (T&C)) contractual scope of the project ensuring its delivery according to the quality, cost, performance and scheduled commitment originally agreed and, if applicable, updated as a result of negotiated variation orders.
• Oversee sub-system operational coordination of the project for all construction and T&C activities in compliance to Environment Health & Safety (EHS, Zero Deviation).
• This Infrastructure OHLE Sub-System is dedicated to the feeding system of a railway with aerial solutions: Flexible Catenary or Rigid Catenary. It regroups the following equipment: catenary supports, portals and fasteners, fittings components, cables, electrical devices, etc.
  
  

ORGANISATI ORGANISATION ON

Organisation structure (job belongs to..)

Project Organisation in the framework of PM2020

Reports directly to:

INFRA Project Manager

Direct reports

Leading the OHLE field operations teams and for the sub-system, the transversal activities Plant & Tools, Yard Logistics, Construction Quality, etc. management.

Network & Links

Internal

• Project Core Team
• Project Field Operations Team
• Project System Construction Manager,
• Infra community (platform, regional)
  
  

External

• Sub-contractors
• Suppliers
• Partners
• Customers
• Auditors and/or Assessors
  
  

Main Responsabilities

Key accountabilities

• Manage the field operational (Construction + T&C) contractual scope of the OHLE on the project
• Be accountable for the customer acceptance of the project OHLE construction & test
• Functionally lead the OHLE project field operations team
• Deliver and maintain Construction and T&C plans, procedures, Work Method Statements (WMS), in compliance with standard processes and products specifications
• Coordinate the yard and warehouse logistic activities for the sub-system
• Manage the Sub-contractors, including monitor of quality and delivery through site visits, coordination meetings, inspections and assessments
• Ensure compliance to EHS (Zero deviation) through, site inspections, people assessment etc.
• Manage the project OHLE field operational risks and the corresponding mitigation plan
• Identify which are the applicable regulations in the customer country/city and ensure they are taken into account in the OHLE Work Method Statement (WMS) and resources.
• Be responsible for the preparation of the OHLE T&C Reviews
• Define the criteria and process for the Verification activities
• Manage the OHLE field operations interfaces with the project teams:
• Together with the INFRA Project Manager, in case of contractual scope evolution due to site issue, rise variation order and manage it
• Ensure that any field operations gap versus the engineering solution are tracked, managed and registered in compliance with the project process. Ensure transmission of as-built data to the OHLE engineering team.
• Collaborate with the System Construction Manager to execute the sub-system construction and T&C activities in accordance with the global project construction coordination.
• Solve OHLE field operations issues detected by different team members
• During project warranty, coordinate actions to support resolution of pending OHLE field operations issues following Product Introduction Manager (PIM) requirements
• Support Project Quality & Safety Manager (PrQSM) to consolidate the reliability of the sub-system.
• Support Regional Operations and Infra Platform to consolidate the Return of Experience (REX) of the project and to define/perform knowledge capitalization.
  

Performance measurements

• Work-package management QCDP (quality, cost, delivery and performance)
• Savings through Risk mitigation and Opportunities management, Cash by sales milestones achievement
• Quality, EHS: monitoring, anticipation and reporting on progress and issues
• Assessment results based on internal audits and process inspections
  
  

Main Required Competences

Educational Requirements

Mandatory

• High School Diploma, Engineering degree level or equivalent education or experiences
  
  

Desirable

• Certification on Railway Safety
• Certification on Site EHS management
• Master in Project Management
  
  

Experience

Mandatory

• Min 3 years of experience in OCS Construction
• Hands-on experience on hierarchical team management
• Cost and planning control experience in field operations scope
• Hands-on experience on Customer relationship in contractual situations
  
  

Desirable

• OCS Products and solutions knowledge on different market segments (Tram, Metro, Mainline)
• Trackwork, Power Supply, Signaling and Civil Works railway awareness
  
  

Competencies & Skills

• Excellent interpersonal and negotiation skills to fulfil the role of interface manager toward both customers and partners
• Quality-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
• Innovative attitude aiming to improve continuously the way of working and performance
  
  

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.