Locomotive Overhaul Program Engineer

About the role

Wabtec is hiring a Locomotive Overhaul Program Engineer in Astana, Kazakhstan, within its Services Operations team. You will work closely with customers, field service teams, workshop personnel, supply chain, engineering and commercial stakeholders, acting as the key interface between the customer and internal teams so that locomotive overhaul projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget and to the highest quality standards.

Key responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate locomotive overhaul (Loco OH) programs from planning through execution, covering scope, schedule, cost, quality and customer satisfaction.
• Develop and maintain project plans, schedules, milestones and performance metrics, and monitor execution while identifying and mitigating risks.
• Serve as the main point of contact for customers on project status, deliverables and issue resolution.
• Coordinate operations, engineering, supply chain, field service and workshop teams.
• Track project costs and support financial forecasting, budgeting and reporting.
• Ensure compliance with company processes, customer requirements and safety standards, and drive continuous improvement.
• Prepare regular project updates for management and customers, support annual planning and long-term service programs, and resolve technical and operational issues.
• Maintain accurate project documentation, reports and records.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering.
• At least 3 years of experience in service operations, maintenance, project management or related technical roles.
• Fluent in English and Kazakh, written and spoken.
• Legal authorization to work in Kazakhstan; Wabtec does not sponsor employment visas.
• Preferred: experience in maintenance, overhaul and troubleshooting, and project management in industrial, transportation or heavy equipment settings.

Required skills

• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint).
• Organizational, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Effective communication and stakeholder management.