A well-known Qatari end client is looking for an LRT O&M Manager to develop operational & Maintenance strategy by exercising effective leadership in planning, development, and management of Qatar Rail Service Delivery Department in relation to delivery of operational services for LRT project while developing & achieving standards & internal targets for safety, operations, service reliability, and customer service.

Operational

• Manages effectively processes & resources to meet requirements of LRT customers e.g., service frequency, punctuality, cleanliness, and provision of information.
• Leads & participates on behalf of Qatar Rail in development and updating of standard operating procedures and work instructions due to changes in customer's requirements, legislation, work process and methods and etc.
• Leads & participates in development and updating of maintenance operating procedures and instructions due to changes in system maintenance.
• Reviews any non-conformances and Safety Notices raised against the department regularly and assign resource to close out overdue Non-Conformances (NCs) within agreed timescales.
• Defines maintenance level requirements of assets related to the LRT
• Liaises with the Service Provider to ensure completion of operations and Maintenance tasks relative to the LRT to ensure that the output of the Service Provider is in line with agreed work requests
• Leads development of plans & processes to ensure infrastructure, trains and other LRT assets are safe for operations, which includes development of engineering standards, controlling configuration of rail system, and delivery plans relating to planned and reactive maintenance.
• Captures & devises plans aimed at identifying risks associated with contractors and third parties working on or in the vicinity of LRT, including interface with Contractors during the defects liability period.
• Ensures that environmental impacts arising from maintenance activities are properly managed and fully compliant with all the local legislation and Qatar Rail policy. This includes storage of fuel & other materials, management of discharges from train washing plants, and minimising noise and vibration associated with maintenance activities.
• Complies with all Qatar Rail CMS Policies and Standard Operating Procedures.
• Performs and carries out other duties as instructed / directed by the O&M Director.

Education:

Bachelor or master's degree in engineering, Facilities or Operational management or other railway related area.

Membership of Institute of Railway Operators or other relevant professional engineering associations desirable.

Experience:

12 years of general operations and or maintenance management experience.

Formal or hands on prior experience of ideally an operational LRT in an engineering and maintenance discipline such as signalling, rolling stock or civil engineering. Additionally, a general manager role in an operational LRT in either a Stations, train or integrated operational control room environment is desired.

For more information about this position or other international railway projects Please contact Megan Burges on <email address removed>

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