VÍCTOR RIBÓN
New York
Summary
Dynamic OCS Engineer at Tria with a proven track record in process optimization and project management. Successfully designed innovative solutions and mentored junior engineers, enhancing operational efficiency. Expert in contract negotiation and stakeholder relations, ensuring compliance with technical standards in complex railway projects.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
OCS Engineer
Tria
New York
07.2025 - Current
- Designed innovative engineering solutions for complex projects.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to enhance product development.
- Developed technical documentation for engineering processes and procedures.
- Mentored junior engineers on project methodologies and best practices.
- Implemented process improvements to optimize operational efficiency.
- Provided support during the installation, maintenance, repair, and calibration of equipment.
Railway Project Manager – Electric Traction & Catenary Systems
RATP
Paris
01.2019 - 07.2025
- Managed railway projects comprehensively from client perspective, ensuring alignment with requirements.
- Drafted preliminary and detailed design projects to meet technical standards.
- Developed framework agreements to facilitate project execution and collaboration.
- Integrated catenary and traction cabling systems while managing interfaces across disciplines.
- Created technical specifications to guide project implementation and compliance.
- Negotiated contract awards to secure favorable terms and conditions.
- Supervised construction activities, enforcing quality and adherence to timelines.
Senior Construction Manager
Great Western Electrification Programme
Swindon
04.2016 - 12.2018
- Leading Final Works Team
- Comprehensive development in the construction course of projects
- On site works directing Linesmen and Supervisors, construction manager and interacting with various participants
- Technical support on construction site
Project Manager of Railway Electrification
01.2015 - 04.2016
- Site management, human and material planning
- Profit-making skills and controlling timing, resources and economic results of the construction development
- Negotiation for contractual agreements with clients and suppliers
Site Engineer of Railway Electrification
01.2013 - 12.2014
- Comprehensive development in the construction course of the projects
- Time management for workers and planning elaboration
- Supervision of subcontractor interaction and customer relationship
- Technical support on construction site
Project Engineer of Railway Electrification
06.2012 - 12.2012
- Design coordinator in a vast variety of overhead line equipment projects for SNCF
- Head of teams in international bids for clients such as (SNCF, ADIF, Network Rail, …)
- Internal technical procedures for design, installation, maintenance and procedures elaboration for specific bids and execution phases.
Trainee Engineer of Railway Electrification
12.2011 - 05.2012
- Technical learning of railway infrastructure and different technologies
- Design, calculation and optimization of OLE systems, becoming aware of their analysis and synthesis
- Computer-aided design development for OLE integration
Education
OLEC 1 & OLEC 2 -
06.2016
PTS Course -
Network Rail
04.2016
Security Risks in OLE production Works -
SNCF
01.2014
Bachelor & Master Industrial Engineering Degree -
ETSII – UMA, Escuela Técnica Superior de Ingenieros Industriales
Málaga, Spain01.2011
Academic year in Belgium - Matlab/Simulink in Engineering
Faculté des Sciences Appliquées
Liege, Belgium01.2010
Skills
- Process optimization
- Project management
- Standards compliance
- Contract negotiation
- Railway technical knowledge
- Stakeholder relations
- Engineering coordination
- Economic control of construction projects
Languages
Native or bilingual proficiency, Professional working proficiency (B1 & B2 Level achieved in Spain) (Working in England 2.5 Years), Full professional proficiency (10 years working in France)
Competences And Technical Skills
- Broad vision and a robust experience in the field of railways electrification
- Technical knowledge of railways, from bidding to detailed engineering
- AutoCAD
- Human resource and stakeholders relationship
- Interlocutor and engineering coordinator
- Economic and production control of electrical and mechanical construction works
- Standards management
Timeline
OCS Engineer
Tria
07.2025 - Current
Railway Project Manager – Electric Traction & Catenary Systems
RATP
01.2019 - 07.2025
Senior Construction Manager
Great Western Electrification Programme
04.2016 - 12.2018
Project Manager of Railway Electrification
01.2015 - 04.2016
Site Engineer of Railway Electrification
01.2013 - 12.2014
Project Engineer of Railway Electrification
06.2012 - 12.2012
Trainee Engineer of Railway Electrification
12.2011 - 05.2012
OLEC 1 & OLEC 2 -
PTS Course -
Network Rail
Security Risks in OLE production Works -
SNCF
Bachelor & Master Industrial Engineering Degree -
ETSII – UMA, Escuela Técnica Superior de Ingenieros Industriales
Academic year in Belgium - Matlab/Simulink in Engineering
Faculté des Sciences Appliquées