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The Fleet Manager is responsible for driving a higher level of fleet reliability and availability. The Fleet manager will be responsible for maintenance optimization through the development and introduction of processes and procedures. The Fleet Manager will head up a reliability Tiger Team that will ensure meeting contractual availability levels. This position main objective is to eliminate Liquidated Damages brough about by shortages in fleet availability. Utilize KPI’s to evaluate performance and recommend improvements.

Main Task:

• Support and implement safety policies, practices and fleet reliability initiatives that comply with all procedures, laws and regulations for automatic/manual train movements. Ensure employees are trained per applicable standards and adhere to rules to deliver safe/efficient system service. Monitor safety performance of department per System Safety Program Plan (SSPP).
• Manage direct departmental fleet work activities. Develop objectives and evaluate performance against objectives. Direct and hold Foreman accountable for meeting the goals of site. Create a challenging and supportive work environment that inspires safety, accountability, and teamwork.
• Develop troubleshooting team by instructing them in the proper techniques. This position also manage the training requirements for all train maintenance technicians.
• The Fleet manager will be the subject matter expert on train maintenance for the site.
• Reviews existing maintenance techniques (as it relates to troubleshooting) and practices to validate their effectiveness.
• Reviews potential maintenance techniques and scientific tools that may be introduces to drive a higher level of reliability.
• Collaborate with Operations, Maintenance, Systems and Projects Managers on resources required to help collectively plan and schedule (resources) and tasks daily.

KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE:

• 7 Years Transit experience
• 5 Years progressive expertise in troubleshooting practices
• 5 Years experience overseeing employees in a Maintenance and Operations environment
• Must possess working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, Including Outlook, Excel, Word and PowerPoint
• Must be able to pass all required background and security screening at the site.

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.

Salary may be offered outside the advertised range based on years of experience and qualifications.

Effective 29 January 2021, Alstom completed the acquisition of Bombardier Transportation. This is a Bombardier Transportation Legal Entity Position - positions at Bombardier Transportation companies are all members of the Alstom Group.

Nearest Major Market: Newark
Nearest Secondary Market: New York City
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