Assistant General Manager - Maintenance of Equipment

Alstom•Los Angeles, CA

20h

About The Position

The Assistant General Manager – Maintenance of Equipment (AGM-MOE) reports directly to the General Manager and leads, manages, and coordinates all rolling stock, facility, and maintenance-of-equipment activities for the contract. The role ensures safe, reliable, compliant, and cost-effective maintenance of fleet and maintenance assets while supporting contractual performance, customer expectations, and Alstom operational objectives. Maintenance work takes place at the main maintenance facility (CMF), one major satellite facility (EMF), and six other minor satellite facilities. The AGM-MOE provides strategic and operational leadership for maintenance personnel, engineering support functions, material management, contractors, and maintenance planning. As a key member of the site leadership team, the AGM-MOE acts on behalf of the General Manager when required.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Transportation, Industrial Management, or a related field.
10 or more years of progressive experience in passenger, commuter railroad, or Class 1 Railroad commuter operations, industrial maintenance, or heavy equipment maintenance.
5 or more years of leadership experience managing maintenance organizations.
Experience with fleet maintenance, facilities maintenance, asset management, and reliability programs.
Experience managing contract performance, contract management, and customer relationships.
Strong safety leadership and proven management and leadership skills with managers and labor crafts.
Strong written and oral communication skills, including the ability to present to senior leadership and occasionally governing boards and public stakeholder groups.
Ability to plan and organize work effectively and in a timely manner, with strong attention to detail.
Ability to drive results while maintaining a safe working environment.
Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and other Microsoft programs; rail equipment maintenance and train-control/signal-system software and applications; enterprise asset management/enterprise resource management software and applications for rail systems and support facilities; and maintenance management systems (CMMS/MMIS).
Knowledge of applying new technology to improve efficiency and safety and reduce costs.
Ability and proven skills in developing and establishing programs, practices, standards, and procedures for passenger safety, rule adherence, operating schedules, and training.
Ability to conduct inspections and carry equipment used for inspections; able to sit for prolonged periods and work at a computer; able to lift up to 50 pounds and work outdoors in all weather conditions.
Valid California Driver’s License with a good driving record of no more than two points and no DUI convictions within the last three years.
Must pass a background check and a pre-employment physical examination, including a drug test.
Good understanding of 49 CFR 200–299.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree.
Experience managing unionized workforces.

Responsibilities

Lead maintenance-of-equipment activities for rolling stock, facilities, shops, depots, and maintenance equipment.
Provide strategic direction and operational oversight to maintenance management teams; establish departmental goals, KPIs, and performance improvement initiatives.
Foster safety, accountability, operational excellence, and continuous improvement; support workforce planning, succession planning, and talent development.
Direct preventive, predictive, corrective, and overhaul maintenance programs; ensure fleet and equipment availability meets contractual and operational requirements.
Monitor maintenance execution, work order completion, backlog management, and resource utilization.
Ensure maintenance follows approved procedures, maintenance manuals, and regulatory requirements; coordinate maintenance priorities with Operations to support service delivery.
Lead reliability improvements and root-cause analysis; monitor asset condition, equipment performance, and lifecycle strategies.
Support maintenance optimization, failure trend analysis, and component life-extension initiatives; improve fleet availability, reliability, and maintainability.
Ensure compliance with FRA, FTA, OSHA, state, customer, and Alstom requirements; implement and enforce Alstom safety management programs and Zero Deviation initiatives.
Lead investigations into equipment failures, incidents, and regulatory findings, and oversee corrective actions.
Ensure maintenance documentation, inspections, testing, and certifications are current and accurate; promote a proactive safety culture.
Oversee maintenance and operation of depots, workshops, service tracks, maintenance equipment, and support infrastructure.
Maintain shop equipment and facility assets, including cranes, lifts, drop tables, wheel-truing equipment, and inspection systems.
Manage facility improvement and capital maintenance programs; coordinate equipment modernization and infrastructure enhancement projects.
Develop and manage maintenance budgets and forecasts; monitor labor, materials, contractor, and maintenance-related expenditures.
Support contract compliance and customer performance metrics; identify cost-reduction and operational-efficiency opportunities.
Prepare management reports and presentations for senior leadership and customers.
Serve as the primary maintenance contact for customer representatives; participate in executive reviews, performance meetings, and technical discussions.
Communicate maintenance performance, risks, and mitigation plans; build working relationships with customers, regulators, suppliers, and internal stakeholders.
Oversee material planning, inventory management, spare-parts strategies, and procurement support; ensure critical spare parts are available.
Collaborate with Supply Chain teams to improve inventory performance and vendor reliability.