Trackwork Aluminothermic Welder

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 onsite Trackwork Aluminothermic Welder we're looking for?

Take on a new challenge and apply your aluminothermic welding expertise in a new cutting-edge field. You’ll work alongside skilled and collaborative teammates.

You'll ensure the highest quality and safety standards in railway welding, contributing to the seamless operation of critical rail infrastructure. You will be responsible for executing aluminothermic (thermite) welding of railway rails, ensuring high-quality welds in full compliance with approved procedures, international standards, and project-specific technical requirements.

• Executing aluminothermic welding (ATW) in accordance with approved Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS).
• Installing molds, performing preheating, and executing thermite welding operations.
• Preparing rail joints, including cutting, cleaning, alignment, and gap adjustment.
• Performing finishing operations, including grinding and profile correction.
• Conducting visual inspections and ensuring compliance with quality standards.
• Maintaining welding tools, molds, and equipment in proper working condition.
• Applying strict adherence to HSE procedures and PPE requirements.
• Identifying, reporting, and assisting in resolving non-conformities (NCR).
• Ensuring weld traceability for each joint executed.

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:

• Degree in welding, metalwork, or a related technical/vocational field.
• Experience or understanding of aluminothermic welding (ATW) on railway projects.
• Knowledge of grooved rail welding (tramway/LRT systems) and vignole rail welding.
• Familiarity with Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS) and QA/QC requirements.
• A certification or strong safety awareness (HSE-first mindset).
• High attention to detail and precision.
• Strong expertise in rail joint preparation, including cutting, cleaning, alignment, and gap adjustment.

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:

• Work with advanced welding techniques and cutting-edge rail infrastructure projects.
• Contribute to innovative projects.
• Collaborate with transverse teams and helpful colleagues.

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!

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.