Operations And Maintenance Foreman

We create smart innovations to meet the mobility challenges of today and tomorrow. We design and manufacture a complete range of transportation systems, from high-speed trains to electric buses and driverless trains, as well as infrastructure, signaling and digital mobility solutions. Joining us means joining a truly global community of more than 75,000 people dedicated to solving real-world mobility challenges and achieving international projects with sustainable local impact.

Join us at Alstom as a Operations and Maintenance Foreman, and you'll be looking at a career-defining role based in Newark.

Purpose of Position

The Foreman directly administers the work of ALL Maintenance and Operations Technicians at the Newark Site, ensuring that all technicians work in a safe and productive manner to ensure site profitability, sustainability and growth.  The Foreman shall report into all the Maintenance, Operations and Projects Managers. 

• SAFETY - Promote a proactive safety culture by: Strictly adhering to the Company System Safety Program Plan (SSPP), the Company Safety Management System (SMS) as well as all elements of company policies and procedures as it relates to Safety. Performing consistent and documented safety tours to verify work is being carried out safely.  Conduct shift "Stand Down" Meetings to address any potential unsafe situations. Work with the site to communicate safety hazards immediately and support the close out of the corrective actions.
• PLANNING - Plan work activities for the shift per Maintenance Plan, including, but not limited to: Conducting daily shift Pass down Meetings and AES Meetings.  Assigning technicians to task.  Commanding the actual work to ensure that the manpower is being utilized efficiently, adjusting if needed. Follow up at the end of the shift to confirm that all tasks have been completed correctly. Direct all support staff including but not limited to: QA inspectors and Field Service Engineers (FSE) to manage system operations.
• REPORTING - Prepare and submit reports as required, including but not limited to: Shift Foreman Pass down Meetings, Toolbox Talks, Maintenance Action Plan (MAP), Newark Daily System Availability (NART), ATS alarm Logs, Daily SCADA reports, Major Service interruption, Hazard Identification & Risk Assessments, Attendance Reports, Work Orders, Complete Incident Investigations, Maintain accurate information in the Company Maintenance Management System (ex. Maximo) or any other Company Maintenance System as required, Assign overtime
• TRAINING -Responsible for training, development and coaching of all direct reports.
• PEOPLE- Ensure that all technicians in his/her group are following established policies and procedures.

KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE

• Must be able to pass all required background and security screening at the site.
• Must maintain valid SIDA Badge.
• Must possess working knowledge of Microsot Office Suite, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Must be able to effectively coomunicate in written and spoken English.
• Must meet physical demands of technican position, including: 
  • Lifting, pushing & pulling up to 50 lbs.
  • Able to reach above shoulders.
  • Ability to climb up and down a ladder.
• Minimum 2 years' experience of Foreman or demonstrated leadership in an industrial/technical business enviornment.
• AA/AS Degree or equivalent required,BS/BA Degree preferred in a business or technical field, or equivalent experience.
• Working knowledge of maintenance management processes or systems.
• Demonstrated ability to understand and coordinate complex technical issues that require the use of project management processes or systems.
• Demostrated past success in leadership of people and management of physcial assets. 
• Ability to understand and solve complex technical problems and the ability to negotiate human relations issues involving direct reports and other employees and vendors.
• Immediate and direct impact in success of local site, customer relations, and development of technicians.

Must be able to manage multipe priorities and demands, while providing consistent and accurate feedback to direct reports.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those under consideration will be contacted.

An agile, inclusive and responsible culture is the foundation of our company where diverse people are offered excellent opportunities to grow, learn and advance in their careers. We are committed to encouraging our employees to reach their full potential, while valuing and respecting them as individuals.

Alstom is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, age, disability status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by Federal, National, or Local Laws.