Rail Dispatch Manager

Summary:

The Rail Dispatch Manager is responsible for leading CTG’s rail dispatch to ensure safe, efficient, and reliable movement of ore across the railway. The role works closely with the Integrated Planning & Coordination team and manages daily train scheduling, resource deployment, and operational coordination across Mines, Rail, Port, and Marine

Main Objectives

• Manage and oversee CTG’s rail dispatch and command center.
• Prepare and implement daily train movement schedules based on long-term plans.
• Direct the deployment of daily rail operations.
• Supervise and ensure contractor performance aligns with dispatch and transport plans
• Manage operation and maintenance scheduling for locomotives and rolling stock.
• Oversee timely communication and response to emergencies, equipment failures, and traffic disruptions.
• Track, analyse, and report on daily/monthly train production and performance metrics
• Manage the health, well-being, safety, and environmental performance of the team.

Key Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree or above, major in railway transportation, intermediate engineer or above, senior engineer is preferred or similar international degree-based qualification.
• Minimum 10 years’ experience in railway transportation business, with demonstrated railway dispatching and operation management experience, international experience desirable.
• Experience with moving block signaling systems and CTC (centralised traffic control).
• Strong leadership in managing complex rail operations and dispatch functions.
• Proficiency in planning, analysis, and emergency management.
• Technically sound in train capacity scheduling, rolling stock utilisation, and rail logistics coordination.
• Strong problem-solving, decision-making, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• High integrity, cultural sensitivity, and medically fit for work in Guinea
• French fluency is highly desirable with proficiency in English, or Chinese (oral and written).

Salary: Market Related

Location: West Africa (RESIDENTIAL)

Contact: Harry Holroyd

Project Global Mining

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Created in 2022, CTG brings multiple industry partners together with the Government of Guinea in a unique joint venture that will play a key role in transforming Guinea’s economy and driving sustainable economic growth.

CTG will own and operate the 670 kilometer rail corridor and port infrastructure constructed as part of the Simandou project, one of the world’s largest untapped resources of high-grade iron ore. In addition to the transport of iron ore from the Simandou mines to international markets, CTG’s infrastructure will also be used for passenger and general cargo services. This will help connect the full length of Guinea, including its existing agricultural areas, from Simandou in the South-East of the country to the port of Morébaya, close to Conakry, the capital of Guinea.

With its Head Office in Conakry and operations across the infrastructure footprint, CTG is expected to progressively grow its workforce in the months and years ahead with a firm focus on operational, environmental and Health & Safety excellence and close connectivity with the communities wherever it operates.

Ownership of CTG is split between development partners, Winning Consortium Simandou Infrastructure PTE LTD (WCS) (a joint venture between Winning Consortium and Baowu) and Simfer Infra Co (a joint venture ultimately comprising Rio Tinto and Chalco Iron Ore Holdings), each at 42.5% equity share, with the Government of the Republic of Guinea taking a 15% free carry equity stake.