Job Description

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, more than 80 000 colleagues lead the way to greener and smarter mobility worldwide, connecting cities as we reduce carbon and replace cars.

PURPOSE OF THE JOB

Manages Engineering/Technologist activities in Service / Country / Project (ALM – P&OVH)

ORGANIZATION

Organization structure (job belongs to...)

Country / Haifa-Nazareth Project

Reports directly to:

RSY Project Director

MAIN RESPONSABILITIES

RSY permit & environmental specialist is responsible to deliver the Haifa Nazareth Light Rail Transit System.

The primary responsibility of the Permits Manager is to achieve in a timely and efficient manner all necessary permits/approvals/consents for associated construction works.

The activities and responsibilities of the Permits Manager encompass the following:

• permits, authorizations and consents required during the design and construction process in coordination with EPC in order to achieve VATAL approvals as well as excavation permits and work licenses or equivalent, depending upon location; and
• assisting EPC and TRI, owner of the project, to achieve the NOFIT Line permit to operate (PTO), a function that includes some tasks during design, and others during verification and validation of the built environments, including but not limited to Occupancy Permit ( טופס 4) of specific facilities.
• Preparing all the Environmental Reports in coordination with the RSY Subsystems
• Utilities coordination liaising with RSY Engineering, Consultants
• Management all the consultants, Engineering teams, Onshore and Offshore
• Preparing all the necessary Scope of works, initiating sourcing process for selecting necessary consultants

of the Role

• Work together with the other RSY permit & environmental specialist to prioritize permits/ actions/sharing responsibilities in accordance with the project schedule and/or as prioritized by the EPC/ RSY management team.
• Together with Rail Systems design managers, resolve blockages and concerns raised by external approval entities and convey the information in a timely and clear manner back to the permit permissions team.
• Together with EPC, CJV & the designers and manager of Temporary Traffic Arrangements (TTA) , ensure RSY contribution to all necessary permits, consents and authorizations are coordinated with an approved traffic plan. Note: approval of the TTA’s and the Traffic Management Plan are the responsibility of the Temporary Traffic Arrangements manager.
• Liaise, on a case-by-case basis with external approval entities, CJV, EPC to ensure that blockages based on the design are clear and there is no technical reason that a permission can be received.
• Identify and explain to the Chief Engineer or member of the EPC management team any reasons, beyond technical, that are preventing a permit permission from being received.
• Maintain clear, concise and professional records of all meetings attended including proper documentation of deliverables and schedules for task completion.

MAIN REQUIRED COMPETENCIES

• At least 8 years of project management experience;
• At least 5 years of experience in permitting buildings and facilities;

Preference to candidates with the following:

• Understanding of VATAL and its processes
• Engineering, Environmental or Law degree

  Competencies & Skills

  • High Interpersonal,
  • Communication and negotiation skills
  • Leadership and engineering team management skills
  • Technical risk assessment and costs evaluation of a solution.

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.

The position is located in northern Israel.