Technical Author

Req ID:  446673

Site: Derby

Appointment Basis:  Permanent

Apply by: 1st March 2024

Salary: c£37,000 with benefits

Leading societies to a low carbon future, Alstom develops and markets mobility solutions that provide the sustainable foundations for the future of transportation. Our product portfolio ranges from high-speed trains, metros, monorail, and trams to integrated systems, customised services, infrastructure, signalling and digital mobility solutions. Joining us means joining a caring, responsible, and innovative company where more than 70,000 people lead the way to greener and smarter mobility, worldwide.

Employing 6,000 people within the UK & Ireland, we are the prominent supplier of new trains and train services, and a leading signalling and rail infrastructure provider. Alstom have built, or are building, just under 40% of the UK mainline train fleet, as well as the entire fleets in service with London Underground and Dublin Luas.

Purpose of role

As our new Technical Author, you will be working closely with the LSA Manager to assure that the maintenance documentation is aligned with MTA description and ISR requirements.

Your key responsibilities?

• Definition of the maintenance Documentation maintenance PLAN.
• The QCD of the maintenance Documentation Project.
• Production of the Maintenance Documentation with respect of objective defined in the Documentation management PLAN or ISR Management PLAN.
• Management of the Technical Authoring team in charge of the production of the maintenance documentation.
• Capitalization of data and all input related to the maintenance Documentation in central ISR repository (ILS PDM)
• Define the ISR Documentation management PLAN with respect of objective defined in the ISR Management PLAN
• Manage the maintenance documentation team involved in the production of the maintenance Documentation.
• Manage the workload and size the team accordingly.
• Define and implement organization and key processes, to provide the best quality of the documentation which must be delivered with respect to QCD targets and ISR Management PLAN objective.
• Ensure that Maintenance Documentation is published using Alstom standard Method &Tools standard (Electronic Catalogue)
• Assures efficient parts codification in line with Platform rules: materials identification, codification process, interfaces with Alstom systems, quality and normative requirements.
• Manage Partner involved in authoring activities.
• Ensure REX is collected and considered for reuse purpose.
• Manage Definition of Documentation Breakdown Structure in consistency with the Logistic Breakdown Structure.
• Manage relationship with LSA Manager for production of maintenance documentation on element candidate to maintenance activities.
• Ensure Documentation database (ILS PDM) is defined and completed correctly Generic
• Promote usage of standard ISR practice compliant with international standard or Alstom central procedure and Method & Tool
• Capitalize data to improve QCD on future project.
• Quality of Maintenance Documentation deliverable.
• Control of QCD target.

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: 

• Maintenance Documentation specialization
• 5 years of ISR experience in Maintenance Documentation activities
• Strong experience in Technical Publishing
• Railroad technical knowledge on maintainability aspect.
• English Fluent – Good Level
• People management.
• Standard knowledge of the main ISR Elements applicable to Railroad equipment (RAMS, LORA, RCM, LCC)
• Communication skills
• Technically competent
• Solid decision making and critical thinking

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: 
• Enjoy stability, challenges and a long-term career free from boring daily routines
• Work with new security standards for rail signalling
• Collaborate with transverse teams and helpful colleagues
• Contribute to innovative projects
• Steer your career in whatever direction you choose across functions and countries
• Benefit from our investment in your development, through award-winning learning
• Benefit from a fair and dynamic reward package that recognises your performance and potential, plus comprehensive and competitive social coverage (life, medical, pension) 

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!

What we offer

Alstom is the leading company in the mobility sector, solving the most interesting challenges for tomorrow’s mobility. That’s why we value inquisitive and innovative people who are passionate about working together to reinvent mobility, making it smarter and more sustainable. Day after day, we are building an agile, inclusive, and responsible culture, where a diverse group of people are offered opportunities to learn, grow and advance in their careers, with options across functions and geographic locations. Are you ready to join a truly international community of great people on a challenging journey with a tangible impact and purpose?

We aim to have a welcoming and inclusive environment for individuals, of different ages, genders, ethnicities, disability, LGBT, religion and/or belief. As a 'Disability Confident' employer, we will interview all disabled job applicants who match the essential criteria of the job description or specification. We will consider flexible working requests for all roles unless operational requirements prevent otherwise.

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