Alstom · 3 hours ago
Director of Operations and Maintenance
Philadelphia, PA
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
15+ years expAlstom is a leading company in transport networks, offering a diverse portfolio in the industry. They are seeking a Director of Operations and Maintenance to oversee O&M contracts across the U.S., ensuring high standards of safety, compliance, and operational excellence while collaborating with various teams and mentoring General Managers.
Energy EfficiencyInfrastructureTransportation
Responsibilities
You’ll specifically take care of overseeing all AME Services O&M contracts within the U.S., ensuring the highest possible levels of passenger, equipment, and employee safety, but also supporting the growth of O&M in the U.S. and developing strategies for continuous improvement and cost savings
Reviewing and evaluating the performance of each site, focusing on safety, finance, regulatory compliance, employee engagement, labor relations, quality, and customer expectations at least monthly
Collaborating with each Site GM to address operational issues, assess risks, and analyze the impact on commercial and contractual commitments or customer relationships
Introducing initiatives that enhance safety, operational performance, equipment performance, efficiencies, cost reductions, and revenue increases
Maintaining regular meetings with existing customers to ensure their needs and expectations are met
Supporting the growth of services by sharing technical expertise, best practices, and maintenance costing information, contributing to new business proposals and project mobilizations
Providing leadership, guidance, coaching, and mentoring to General Managers under your responsibility
Qualification
Required
Degree in Engineering, Business Administration, Transportation, or Logistics
Experience or understanding of leading operations in the passenger rail or managed services industry, with 15+ years in a leadership role
Knowledge of railway industry regulations (e.g., Code of Federal Regulations, Department of Transportation)
Familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite, project management tools (Microsoft Project preferred), and ERP systems
Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Ability to build and maintain relationships with customers, contractors, and business partners
Leadership and mentoring skills to guide and support a team of General Managers
Problem-solving and decision-making skills for operational issue management
Strategic mindset for business development and driving continuous improvement initiatives
Willingness to travel and work independently
Preferred
Master's degree
Company
Alstom
Alstom is a global leader in the world of power generation, power transmission, and rail infrastructure.
10001+ employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2023 (3)
2022 (37)
2021 (14)
2020 (15)
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$17.71M2021-12-01Series Unknown· $10M
2014-10-27Grant· $1.2M
2011-04-12Grant· $6.51M
Leadership Team
Dalya Al Muthanna
Managing Director and CEO
Henri Poupart-Lafarge
Chief Executive Officer
Recent News
2026-01-07
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