Rail Compliance & Safety Specialist

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 80000 colleagues lead the way to greener and smarter mobility worldwide connecting cities as we reduce carbon and replace cars.

Could you be the full-time remote Rail Compliance and Safety Specialist in the United States that were looking for (This role can be 100% remopte within the US)

Your future role

Take on a new challenge and apply your regulatory compliance and safety expertise in a new cutting-edge field. Youll work alongside collaborative and detail-oriented teammates.
Youll ensure compliance with federal drug and alcohol testing requirements across North America supporting Alstoms projects and driving safety excellence. Day-to-day youll work closely with teams across the business (Environment Health & Safety Product Line Safety and Project Management) provide regulatory updates and training on compliance requirements and audit projects to enhance environmental health and safety KPIsand much more.

Well look to you for:

• Managing and providing support to regulated projects to remain compliant with regulations.

• Collaborating with Alstom projects to ensure compliance with Federal drug & alcohol testing requirements across North America.

• Providing regulatory updates and managing compliance for any changes in North American regulations while advising the management team accordingly.

• Auditing and reviewing compliance policies procedures and guidelines and providing recommendations for improvement.

• Providing support to product line safety initiatives and strategizing effective implementation of company processes across all projects.

• Auditing and supporting projects to improve environmental health and safety KPIs.

• Supporting projects and tenders by providing regulatory guidance safety audits and review of project deliverables such as design specifications and project plans.

• Providing training to Alstom staff on drug and alcohol compliance requirements.

• Collaborating with stakeholders to ensure alignment with federal and state regulatory environments including agencies such as the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) Federal Transit Administration (FTA) Transport Canada and other regional and local authorities.

• Traveling as needed (up to 50%) to support compliance and safety initiatives across North America.

All about you

We value passion and attitude over experience. Thats why we dont expect you to have every single skill. Instead weve listed some that we think will help you succeed and grow in this role:

• Degree in transportation engineering or a related field (or equivalent experience).

• Certified Safety Professional (CSP) certification or equivalent communication skills.

• Experience or understanding of North American railway regulations including 49 CFR Parts 40 219 (FRA) and 655 (FTA).

• Knowledge of federal and state regulatory environments particularly relating to the Federal Railroad Administration Federal Transit Administration and Transport Canada.

• Familiarity with rail transportation operations technology and industry standards.

• Strong communication and negotiation skills.

• Ability to work collaboratively with diverse stakeholders.

• Experience conducting audits and providing compliance recommendations.

• Ability to strategize and implement safety initiatives effectively.

• Willingness to travel as needed up to 50%.

Things youll 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. Youll also:

• Work with regulatory compliance and safety experts to ensure adherence to Federal drug & alcohol testing requirements and North American railway regulations

• Progress towards becoming a trusted leader in regulatory compliance and safety within the rail industry

• Collaborate with transverse teams and helpful colleagues

• Steer your career in whatever direction you choose across functions and countries

• Benefit from our investment in your development through award-winning learning

You dont 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 youll be proud. If youre up for the challenge wed love to hear from you!

Important to note

As a global business were an equal-opportunity employer that celebrates diversity across the 63 countries we operate in. Were committed to creating an inclusive workplace for everyone.

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.