Facilities Leader

It's not just about your career or job title… It's about who you are and the impact you will make on the world. Because whether it's for each other or our customers, we put People First. When our people come together, we Expand the Possible and continuously look for ways to improve what we create and how we do it. If you are constantly striving to grow, you're in good company. We are revolutionizing the way the world moves for future generations, and we want someone who is ready to move with us.

As a Facilities Leader, you will be responsible for overseeing the performance, reliability, and strategic development of key infrastructure systems including compressed air, HVAC, equipment maintenance, and power distribution. You will lead CAPEX projects to drive facility improvements and expansions, ensuring alignment with production needs and compliance with safety and environmental standards. Your leadership will directly impact uptime, efficiency, and sustainability across the facility.

What do we want to know about you?

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, or Industrial preferred); MBA or Master's in a related field is a plus

• Minimum 6 years of experience in facilities management or a similar industrial environment

• Deep knowledge of industrial systems including compressed air, HVAC, and power distribution

• Proven experience in equipment maintenance and reliability engineering

• Strong track record managing large-scale CAPEX projects in manufacturing settings

• Familiarity with locomotive production processes is highly desirable

• Demonstrated ability to implement process improvements and cost-saving initiatives

• Strong understanding of safety regulations and environmental compliance in industrial settings

• Fluent Kazakh, Russian and English language will be an advantage.

• ​Legal authorization to work in Kazakhstan is required

What will your typical day look like?

• Develop and implement strategic plans for facility management and infrastructure improvements

• Oversee maintenance and optimization of compressed air systems

• Manage HVAC systems to ensure optimal working conditions

• Lead equipment maintenance programs to maximize uptime and efficiency

• Oversee power distribution and electrical systems for reliability and safety

• Plan, budget, and execute CAPEX projects for facility upgrades and expansions

• Ensure compliance with safety and environmental standards

• Collaborate with production teams to align facility operations with manufacturing goals

• Drive energy efficiency initiatives and sustainable practices

• Lead and develop a team of facilities management professionals

*Please note that we do not accept agency candidate submissions without a formalized agreement with Talent Acquisition. If you are an agency/third-party recruiter and have not been engaged by Wabtec for this search, we do not owe you a fee if you submit a candidate to the applicant tracking system who is ultimately hired. We will not sponsor individuals for employment visas, now or in the future, for this job opening.

*Dear applicants,

Please kindly submit your CV in English only. This will help us ensure a smooth review process and effective communication throughout the recruitment stages

Who are we?

Wabtec Corporation is a leading global provider of equipment, systems, digital solutions, and value-added services for freight and transit rail as well as the mining, marine, and industrial markets. Drawing on nearly four centuries of collective experience across Wabtec, GE Transportation, and Faiveley Transport, the company has grown to become One Wabtec, with unmatched digital expertise, technological innovation, and world-class manufacturing and services, enabling the digital-rail-and-transit ecosystems.

Wabtec is focused on performance that drives progress and unlocks our customers' potential by delivering innovative and lasting transportation solutions that move and improve the world. We are lifelong learners obsessed with making things better to drive exceptional results. Wabtec has approximately 27K employees in facilities throughout the world. Visit our website to learn more

Our Commitment to Embrace Diversity:

Wabtec is a global company that invests not just in our products, but also our people by embracing diversity and inclusion. We care about our relationships with our employees and take pride in celebrating the variety of experiences, expertise, and backgrounds that bring us together. At Wabtec, we aspire to create a place where we all belong and where diversity is welcomed and appreciated.  

To fulfill that commitment, we rely on a culture of leadership, diversity, and inclusion. We aim to employ the world's brightest minds to help us create a limitless source of ideas and opportunities. We have created a space where everyone is given the opportunity to contribute based on their individual experiences and perspectives and recognize that these differences and diverse perspectives make us better.

We believe in hiring talented people of varied backgrounds, experiences, and styles… People like you Wabtec Corporation is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or expression, or protected Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.