Designated Supervisor of Locomotive Engineers (DSLE)/Road Foreman 1

Alstom•Los Angeles, CA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

At Alstom, we understand transport networks and what moves people. From high-speed trains, metros, monorails, and trams, to turnkey systems, services, infrastructure, signaling and digital mobility, we offer our diverse customers the broadest portfolio in the industry. Every day, 80,000 colleagues lead the way to greener and smarter mobility worldwide, connecting cities as we reduce carbon and replace cars. This role is support Metrolink service at our East Ventura or San Bernardino CA crew bases and will be on-site with flexibility to cover other crew bases in the greater Los Angeles area. Relocation may be offered. Your future role Take on a new challenge and apply your leadership and operational expertise in a cutting-edge field. You’ll work alongside collaborative, safety-focused, and forward-thinking teammates. You'll play a vital role in ensuring the safe and efficient operation of locomotives and trains, while mentoring and guiding engineers and conductors to achieve compliance with all rules and regulations. Day-to-day, you’ll work closely with teams across the business (Safety, Training, and Compliance Managers), oversee operations, and respond to service disruptions, among other responsibilities. You’ll specifically take care of overseeing locomotive engineer and conductor certification requirements, but also ensure adherence to all FRA regulations and SCRRA guidelines.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Transportation, Business, or a related field, or equivalent work experience.
Certified Locomotive Engineer with a Locomotive Engineer Certification.
Completion of an approved GCOR Training Program within the last three years.
At least two years of experience as a supervisor for an FRA-regulated railroad.
Seven years of experience as a railroad engineer for an FRA-regulated railroad.
Knowledge of FRA regulations, GCOR, timetables, and special instructions.
Understanding of CPUC and ADA requirements.
Strong leadership potential, interpersonal skills, and the ability to manage under time pressures and emergency situations.
Proficiency in English oral and written communication and record-keeping.
Valid California Driver’s License and a clean driving record.

Responsibilities

Monitoring employees for compliance with regulations and operating practices.
Taking consistent and fair action for non-compliance.
Managing employees and train operations to optimize on-time performance (OTP) and recommending improvements.
Responding to service disruptions within your area of responsibility.
Enforcing safety plans and providing written and oral reports.
Interviewing, selecting, and managing new-hire locomotive engineers and conductors.
Administering engineer and conductor recertification courses and operating rules classes in coordination with the Training Manager.
Conducting efficiency tests and ensuring compliance in collaboration with Compliance Managers.
Maintaining understanding of operating rules, PTC systems, safety rules, and equipment operations.
Participating in safety briefings and observing employee qualifications and compliance.
Complying with all SCRRA rules, instructions, guidelines, and policies.