Designated Supervisor of Locomotive Engineers/Road Foreman (Lancaster, CA)

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, 80,000 colleagues lead the way to greener and smarter mobility worldwide, connecting cities as we reduce carbon and replace cars.

This role is to support Metrolink service at our Lancaster, CA crew base. The expectation is that this role will be on-site with flexibility to cover other crew bases in the greater Los Angeles area. As such, the successful candidate will be located in the Lancaster/Palmdale or Santa Clarita area. Relocation may be offered.

Your future role

"Take on a new challenge and apply your comprehensive locomotive operations and supervisory expertise in a new cutting-edge field. You’ll work alongside dedicated, knowledgeable, and dynamic teammates. You'll provide crucial leadership and ensure the safe, efficient operation of our locomotives and trains, making a significant impact on our service delivery and safety standards. Day-to-day, you’ll work closely with teams across the business (Project & Bid Management, Safety, Training, and Compliance), mentor and oversee our locomotive engineers and conductors, and much more."

We’ll look to you for:

• Monitoring employees for compliance with regulations and operating practices,

• Initiating action for non-compliance in a consistent and fair manner,

• Managing employees and train operations to optimize On-Time Performance (OTP) and making recommendations to improve performance,

• Responding to service disruptions within your area of responsibility,

• Enforcing safety plans and maintaining a thorough understanding of operating, PTC, and safety rules,

• Providing comprehensive written and oral reports

All about you

We value passion and attitude over experience. That’s why we don’t expect you to have every single skill. Instead, we’ve listed some that we think will help you succeed and grow in this role:

• Degree in Transportation, Business or related field or equivalent work experience.,

• Experience or understanding of supervisory roles within an FRA regulated railroad environment.,

• Knowledge of FRA Regulations on Operating rules GCOR, Timetable and Special Instructions.,

• Familiarity with the physical layout and operation of the Authority’s rail system.,

• Locomotive Engineer Certification.

Things you’ll enjoy

Join us on a life-long transformative journey – the rail industry is here to stay, so you can grow and develop new skills and experiences throughout your career. You’ll also:

• Collaborate with transverse teams and helpful colleagues,

• Work with a dedicated team to optimize train operations and ensure safety compliance,

• Progress towards a leadership role in managing and mentoring locomotive engineers and conductors,

• Utilise our safety-focused working environment,

• Contribute to innovative projects

Pay Range:

$120,000.00 to $140,000.00 depending on experience/qualifications.

This position is eligible for Railroad Retirement.

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

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.