NEW AND EXCITING OPPORTUNITY IN SAUDI ARABIA!

Rail Systems Director

Work Location: Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabian Bechtel Company will provide project management consultancy services (including technical, commercial and construction management) for the development of certain defined aspects of the NEOM Infrastructure in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

NEOM is a planned cross-border city in the Tabuk Province of Northwestern Saudi Arabia. The site is near the Red Sea and the borders of Egypt, Israel and Jordan. It will cover a total area of 26,500 km2 (10,200 sq mi) and will extend 460 km along the coast of the Red Sea.”

NEOM will be the home and workplace to more than a million residents from around the world. It will include towns and cities, ports and enterprise zones, research centers, sports and entertainment venues, and tourist destinations. As a hub for innovation, entrepreneurs, business leaders and companies will come to research, incubate and commercialize new technologies and enterprises in groundbreaking ways.

Detailed Job Description

Summary:

This Rail Systems Director (RSD) role leads the management of the Railway Systems elements of the Backbone designs undertaken by Backbone Engineering Consultant (BEC) and subsequent design and delivery contractors. The RSD provides technical management oversight of activities relating to rail systems engineering related disciplines. Full technical responsibility for interpreting, organizing, executing, and coordinating assignments within the team. Responsible for acting independently on rail system engineering matters pertaining to the project.

Job Duties:

• Leadership of the Rail Systems function. Establish and develop the teams and monitor his/her performance against objectives. The RSD is responsible for the management of rail systems discipline and associate staff for O&M, Signalling, Traction & Non-Traction Power, Telecoms, OCS, Systems Integration and Systems Assurance.
• RSD is responsible for the management of the BEC designs and subsequent contracts for the rail systems and associated railway infrastructure are delivered and configured to deliver a rail systems performance which meets the railway NEOM Projects requirements for the Backbone and NIC transportation services including High-Speed Rail, Group Mass Transit and Freight Services.
• Providing visible leadership and demonstrable commitment to system engineering principles demonstrating by the processes put in place;
• The RSD will interface with NEOM Projects Director of Rail Systems for engineering matters relating to the works.
• Managing reviews of BEC designs and contractor design submittals relating to Rail Systems works for compliance with the NEOM Projects requirements and code.
• Managing reviews as required of other contractor technical submittals (including task briefs and work package plans) relating to Rail Systems works.
• Managing reviews of contractor inspection and test plans relating to Rail Systems works.
• Managing reviews of contractor handover plans.
• Supporting NEOM Projects in the liaising with the shadow Operator, ISA and Rail operators appointed.
• Supporting the successful delivery of the project with multiple modes of rail operation requiring full systems integration.
• Understand the live operational construction environment with significant safety hazards including moving trains and 25kV Overhead Line Electrification.
• Supporting the achievement of systems integration, design assurance and acceptance with agreement from stakeholders in a timely way.
• Ensuring stage works considerations are addressed in the contractor’s design.
• Directs and provides technical and administrative guidance to assigned Project and/or discipline Engineers in the management of engineering projects.
• Champions the creation of a work environment, supported by leadership, which fosters openness, trust, communication, teamwork, empowerment, innovation, and satisfaction on the project or program.
• Take personal responsibility to ensure your own and others’ health and safety – including those who may be affected by the delivery of this role.
• Cooperate in all matters relating to health, safety and environment, including following safe working procedures at all times and not deviating from agreed safe system of work.
• Advocate, promote and engage Bechtel’s health, safety and environmental policies and initiatives.
• Conducts annual performance reviews in accordance with approved procedures and holds career development discussions.

Qualifications/Experience

Essential Technical Skills:

• Degree or postgraduate qualification in science, engineering from an accredited university or equivalent qualification.
• Minimum of 25 years progressive experience in delivering rail projects.
• Evidence of direct experience in managing and executing rail projects.
• Direct experience of High-Speed Rail, Mass Transit and Freight projects.
• Strong English language communication and report writing skills.
• Ability to prepare clear strategic planning procedures and user-friendly templates to assist entities in undertaking forward, strategic planning.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office and Adobe Design Suite software programs and have the ability to prepare reports.

Essential Behavioural Skills:

• Must have excellent interpersonal skills, be a team player and have a knowledge sharing approach.
• Will have consultancy experience.
• Ability to solve problems by thinking laterally and be able to understand the needs and requirements of the client, entities and their EPMO’s – in order to provide planning / design / feasibility solutions in a multi -disciplinary / multi - sectional context.
• Must be able to work within a multi-disciplinary, multi-cultural team and manage challenging multi-cultural relationships across a range of entities.
• Must be self-driven and able to plan and execute work without direct supervision from senior management and/or peers.
• Must to be flexible and adapt to working in a demanding PMO environment, including the need to travel and work remotely if / when required.

Preferred Technical Skills:

• Relevant knowledge of KSA and a sound understanding of the cultural norms and requirements of the region.

Living Conditions:

Living and Working on the NEOM Project is a single status assignment condition in various locations. This position is designated to KSA.

Due to COVID 19 challenges during the startup of the project special flights and quarantine accommodations will be provided, as required.