Assistant General Manager - Maintenance of Equipment

At Alstom, we build what millions depend on daily - rail transportation systems that can't afford to fail. We're more than 85,000 people worldwide creating the industry's most diverse portfolio: high-speed trains, metros, trams, maintenance services and integrated systems.

More Than a Job: A Mission

We are seeking a passionate and experienced maintenance leader to drive equipment reliability and operational excellence for a complex Los Angeles rail contract. Reporting directly to the General Manager and serving as a key member of the site leadership team, you will lead rolling stock, facilities and maintenance-of-equipment activities, and act on behalf of the General Manager when required. Your scope spans the main maintenance facility (CMF), one major satellite facility (EMF) and six additional satellite facilities. You will guide maintenance leaders, engineering support, materials teams, contractors and planners to deliver safe, reliable, compliant and cost-effective performance for the customer and the communities we serve.

Your Role, Your Impact

● Lead all maintenance-of-equipment activities across rolling stock, depots, workshops, service tracks, facilities and maintenance assets. ● Set departmental goals, KPIs and improvement priorities while building a culture of safety, accountability, operational excellence and continuous improvement. ● Direct preventive, predictive, corrective and overhaul programs; monitor work-order completion, backlog, resource utilization and fleet availability against contractual requirements. ● Coordinate maintenance priorities with Operations so that maintenance execution supports daily service delivery and customer commitments. ● Lead reliability improvement, root-cause analysis, failure-trend reviews, condition monitoring, lifecycle planning and component life-extension initiatives. ● Oversee shop and facility assets, including cranes, lifts, drop tables, wheel-truing equipment, inspection systems and support infrastructure. ● Develop maintenance budgets and forecasts, control labor, materials and contractor spend, and identify practical opportunities to reduce cost without compromising safety or performance. ● Serve as the primary maintenance contact for customer representatives and communicate performance, operational risks and mitigation plans in executive, technical and performance reviews. ● Oversee material planning, inventory and critical-spares strategies in partnership with Supply Chain to improve availability and vendor reliability. ● Support workforce and succession planning, strengthen technical capability, and develop leaders across management and represented labor teams. You'll work with sharp, committed teams solving complex challenges that shape the future of mobility, connecting business priorities, technical expertise and frontline execution across a distributed maintenance network.

Safety, Compliance and Quality

● Ensure maintenance is performed in accordance with approved procedures, maintenance manuals, inspections, testing and certification requirements. ● Maintain compliance with FRA, FTA, OSHA, California, customer and Alstom requirements, including a working understanding of 49 CFR Parts 200-299. ● Implement Alstom safety management programs and Zero Deviation initiatives, and promote proactive hazard identification across all maintenance activities. ● Lead investigations into equipment failures, incidents and regulatory findings, then ensure corrective actions are documented, implemented and sustained.

What You Bring

● Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Transportation, Industrial Management or a related field; a master's degree is preferred. ● 10+ years of progressive experience in passenger rail, commuter rail, Class 1 railroad operations, industrial maintenance or heavy-equipment maintenance. ● 5+ years of leadership experience managing maintenance organizations; experience leading managers and labor crafts in a unionized environment is preferred. ● Demonstrated experience with fleet and facilities maintenance, asset management, reliability programs, contract performance and customer relationships. ● Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint, as well as CMMS/MMIS and enterprise asset or resource management systems used in rail and support facilities. ● Ability to interpret equipment and condition-monitoring data, apply new technologies appropriately, and turn analysis into safer, more reliable and more efficient operations. ● Strong written and verbal communication, with the presence to present to senior leadership, customers, governing boards and public stakeholder groups. ● Excellent planning, organization and attention to detail, with a consistent record of delivering results in a safety-critical environment.

How Success Is Measured

● Fleet and equipment availability consistently meet contractual and operational requirements. ● Preventive, corrective and overhaul work is delivered safely, on time and with disciplined backlog control. ● Equipment downtime, repeat failures and lifecycle cost are reduced through measurable reliability improvements and effective root-cause actions. ● Maintenance documentation, inspections, tests and certifications remain complete, current and audit-ready. ● Budgets, materials, contractors and capital maintenance programs are managed with clear forecasts and strong cost control. ● Customer confidence, cross-functional collaboration and leadership capability improve across the maintenance organization.

Practical Requirements

● Valid California driver's license and a good driving record, with no more than two points and no DUI within the last three years. ● Ability to pass a background check, pre-employment physical examination and drug test. ● Ability to conduct field inspections, work outdoors in all weather conditions, sit for prolonged periods and lift up to 50 pounds.

Compensation

The salary range for this position is $150,000 to $175,000, depending on experience and qualifications.

Alstom, A Great Place to Grow

● Empowered by cutting-edge technology and a clear sustainability vision. ● Global impact through local innovation and operational excellence in Los Angeles. ● Career advancement supported by continuous learning, leadership development and the opportunity to grow toward broader general management responsibility.

Here, progress isn't always easy but the impact is real. Because the scale is massive, the tasks are complex - when the system runs, the train moves, and the city connects, that feeling stays with you. And the legacy lasts.

Alstom is an equal-opportunity employer that celebrates diversity across the countries in which we operate. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace for everyone