Req ID: 445481

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JOB TITLE & JOB CODE

Job Title (Job Code): Test & Commissioning Leader (EN-VA-06_001)

PURPOSE OF THE JOB

The T&C Leader is responsible for the management and successful completion of the T&C activities related to a railway signaling subsystem (e.g. IXL, ATC, DCS, ...). This is must be achieved following project strategy, company policies (including EHS, railway safety, local regulation and professional standard) and project QCD targets.

ORGANIZATION

Organization structure (job belongs to ...)

Regional Centre / Project Engineering or Field Operation

Reports directly to:

Project T&C Manager (PrCOM)

Other reporting to: None

Direct reports:

T&C Engineers and Technicians

Network & Links (Internal)

Project Installation Manager
Project T&C Manager (PrCOM)
Project V&V manager
Project Warranty Manager
Project EHS Manager / Coordinator
Project Engineering Domain Leaders External
Customer a/o Operator
Subcontractors if present

MAIN RESPONSABILITIES

Key Accountabilities

The T&C leader is responsible, by delegation of the PrCOM, of the test, verification and delivery of a signaling subsystem.
Organize T&C activities (Planning, Access, Resources allocation, documentation).
Check compliance of Signaling systems in relation to system specification documents and contractual requirements.
Independently, apply extensive expertise as a generalist or specialist to meet company standards and customer requirements for the related sub-system
Develop T&C procedures for his sub-system based on defined specifications for subsystems in area of specialization to meet contractual requirements.
Interface with Engineering and V&V subsystem leaders for optimizing site tests and sharing competent resources between platform and site test
Could participate to V&V test in lab, as per request, under the responsibility of the V&V Manager
Provide technical leadership to individuals or teams for tools, procedure and in resolving problems
Lead or participate in technical discussions for his subsystem directly with customer and represents / protects the company’s interest
Report on a regular basis to the Project T&C Manager on progress and issues
Report on the anomalies arising during site testing and interfaces with engineering team towards to close the anomaly
Ensure that all design related issues are correctly reported in the adequate tools, including the defect description and associated test context
Proactive towards development of resources competency to other T&C team members
Guarantee that all tests are made in full safety.

Performance Measurement

Collaboration with V&V team and ratio between lab and T&C tests
Compliance to EHS (Zero Deviation) and Regulatory standards
Quality of anticipation, monitoring and reporting
Savings through risks anticipation and mitigation
Team Management

MAIN REQUIRED COMPETENCES

Educational Requirements

Mandatory:

Master/Bachelor's degree in engineering (preferably electronics or embedded systems) or equivalent experience.

Good knowledge of English language (read, written, spoken)

Desirable:

Any other additional language is an asset

Experience

Mandatory:

8-10 years of experience in T&C or V&V activities for signaling projects
Deep knowledge of one or more signaling subsystems (Ex On Board, ATS/IXL, Communication, Wayside)
Interface with V&V, Design, Installation stakeholders.

Desirable:

Previous team management skills
Knowledge of ALSTOM rules and processes
Quality, EHS and Railway safety

Competencies & Skills

Able to communicate in an open and clear manner with various stakeholders
Flexibility and mobility, available for short or long mission in different locations and countries
Available to work on field also for night shifts
Rigorous & team player
Resilience, with an analytic way of thinking in order to solve complex system failures
Customer satisfaction and results orientated
Ability to use new technologies and tools
Driving License

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.

T&C Leader (On Board)