Overhead Catenary System (OCS) Design Leader (487894)

Req ID:487894

Imagine playing a central role in reducing the carbon footprint of Canadas busiest public transit system and doing so with a consistently ranked Top Employer with a global reach. As part of the ONxpress consortium Alstom is proudly working to transform the collective mobility of the Greater Toronto and Hamilton areas (GTHA) through the On-Corridor Works project and we are hiring for hundreds of roles. The GO Expansion scope : new electric locomotives fleet upgrades train control systems network electrification signalling telecommunications and digital systems maintenance and much more.

Objective

Alstom is seeking an Overhead Catenary System (OCS) Design Leader. This individual will be responsible for on-time Design submission by their operational team.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for on-time Design submission by the on-shore Design team
• Lead establishment and Review basic and detailed design documents for the project based on the deliverables list
• Definition and coordination of required technical inputs needed for OCS Design
• Technical Interface Management with internal and external stakeholders
• Technical management of suppliers and subcontractors
• Signing off all OCS design submissions
• Provide support on OCS topics to System Engineering team
• Respect of Engineering Management Plan and Design Quality Plan
• OCS global performances
• Requirement development coming from reference and applicable documents from Metiers Standards local practices Certification Safety Platform and Customer and for transverse requirement allocations to the various subsystems in close collaboration with the relevant specialists
• Respect of normative references and local standards rules
• Integration of Reliability Availability Maintainability Safety (RAMS) requirements
• Integration of O&M requirements in OCS Design
• Functional analysis and specification
• Definition of the global OCS typical assemblies and components and basic design (pegging plan overlaps crossoveretc) as per the external/internal requirements
• Consistency and compatibility between all the sub-systems specifications
• Efficiency of the transversal studies related to OCS (CEM Earthing & Bonding)
• Applicable OCS configuration and deliverables list
• Supporting technical interface with Customer
• Integration of 3rd party technical inputs in OCS Design
• Definition of required surveys to complete OCS Design
• On-shore Design team management and coordination
• Preparation of Design Reviews especially for Gate Reviews
• Technical inputs required for correspondences (letters minutes of meetings submittals) related to OCS design activities
• Definition and review of components technical criteria and management of technical evaluation of suppliers
• Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT) procedures and technical lead during FAT
• Bill of Quantities (BOQ) elaboration review and update
• Collect the REX (Return of Experience) coming from the Regional Centers
• Checking and integration of suppliers sub-contractors and in-house OCS designs and ensure technical compliance
• Review and getting approval of OCS design deliverables reply to comments if any

The OCS team is mainly composed of on-shore located in Toronto Canada and off-shore part located in St-Ouen France.

Reporting

This position will report to the OCS Design Manager managing a team of up to ten.

The candidate will liaise with:

• Engineering: ELEctrification Traction Design Manager POS Design team Central Engineering and Transverse Engineering team
• Project: Project management team
• Site: Construction management team
• Customer Consultants External stakeholders
• Civil Works and Track works partners
• Interfacing sub-systems (Rolling Stock Trackwork POS Signalling Civil works)
• Regional Centers

Performance Measurements

• On-time delivering: 100%
• Compliance to Engineering Work Package: 100%
• Respect of Design For Quality (DFQ) milestones: 100% Go On Time in accordance with the standards or rules of his Metier
• Respect of performances of the system provided: 100%

Educational Requirements

Mandatory:

• Bachelors Degree of Science in Engineering Computer Science or scientific subjects
• Professional Engineer designation as per Canadian regulations

Desirable:

• Masters Degree in Business Adinistration and/ or
• Masters Degree in Project Management
• Already worked in a BIM-integrated design environment

Experience

• A minimum of 2 years of experience in Electrification/OCS project management
• A minimum of 5 years of experience in OCS (AC or DC) engineering
• A first experience in multicultural team management
• Strong knowledge of Canadian standards and common practices
• Autonomy motivated initiative and interested in innovative technical topics
• Fluent in English second language appreciated

Competencies & Skills

• Communication skills
• Interpersonal skills (teamwork and leadership)
• Decision-making ability
• Analytical and critical thinking
• Problem-solving ability
• Resilience

Alstom is the leading company in the mobility sector solving the most interesting challenges for tomorrows mobility. Thats why we value inquisitive and innovative people who are passionate about working together to reinvent mobility making it smarter and more sustainable. Day after day we are building an agile inclusive and responsible culture where a diverse group of people are offered opportunities to learn grow and advance in their careers with options across functions and geographic locations. Are you ready to join a truly international community of great people on a challenging journey with a tangible impact and purpose

Equal opportunity statement:
Alstom is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive working environment where all our employees are encouraged to reach their full potential and individual differences are valued and respected. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race colour religion gender sexual orientation gender identity age national origin disability status or any other characteristic protected by local law.