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, 80,000 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 we're 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. You'll work alongside collaborative and detail-oriented teammates.
You'll ensure compliance with federal drug and alcohol testing requirements across North America, supporting Alstom's projects and driving safety excellence. Day-to-day, you'll 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 KPIs-and much more."

We'll look to you for:

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

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

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

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

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

  
  
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  Auditing and supporting projects to improve environmental, health, and safety KPI's.,

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

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

  
  
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  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.,

  
  
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  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. That's why we don't expect you to have every single skill. Instead, we've listed some that we think will help you succeed and grow in this role:

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

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

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

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

  
  
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  Familiarity with rail transportation operations, technology, and industry standards. ,

  
  
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  Strong communication and negotiation skills. ,

  
  
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  Ability to work collaboratively with diverse stakeholders. ,

  
  
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  Experience conducting audits and providing compliance recommendations. ,

  
  
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  Ability to strategize and implement safety initiatives effectively. ,

  
  
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  Willingness to travel as needed, up to 50%.

  
  

Things you'll 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. You'll also:

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

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

  
  
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  Collaborate with transverse teams and helpful colleagues ,

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

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

  
  

You don't 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, you'll be proud. If you're up for the challenge, we'd love to hear from you!

Important to note

As a global business, we're an equal-opportunity employer that celebrates diversity across the 63 countries we operate in. We're 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.