Rail Signalling Technical Audit Lead

Reference: 324682221
Type: Contract
Position: Rail Signalling Technical Audit Lead - South East Asia
Location: Jakarta, Indonesia
Industry: Transport and Rail
Salary: US$12000.00 - US$15000.00 per month + net salary + mobilisation support

An international engineering and advisory organisation is seeking an experienced Rail Signalling Technical Audit Lead to support a high-profile review of an operational metropolitan railway system.

This opportunity has arisen following a series of significant operational incidents and will focus on the independent assessment of signalling systems, operational practices, system integration and overall railway safety performance. The successful candidate will act as a senior technical advisor, providing independent recommendations to key stakeholders and supporting the development of improvement strategies across the network.

Responsibilities

• Carry out independent technical reviews of existing railway signalling systems and operational interfaces.
• Assess system performance, safety, operational risks and integration challenges across an active rail network.
• Review existing standards, procedures, maintenance practices and operating methodologies.
• Lead technical investigations into system failures, operational incidents and recurring performance issues.
• Develop findings, recommendations and corrective action plans to enhance safety and reliability.
• Engage with operators, maintainers, government stakeholders and technical specialists.
• Produce clear technical reports and executive-level recommendations.
• Support programme governance, assurance activities and stakeholder workshops.

Requirements

• Extensive railway signalling experience gained within metro, commuter rail, mainline or high-speed rail environments.
• Strong understanding of railway operations, system integration and operational safety.
• Demonstrated experience in signalling design, testing & commissioning, assurance, operations or maintenance.
• Experience carrying out technical audits, investigations, system reviews or independent assessments.
• Ability to challenge technical assumptions and provide robust evidence-based recommendations.
• Strong stakeholder management and reporting skills.
• Previous experience working directly with rail operators, infrastructure managers or government clients.

Preferred Background

• CBTC, ATP, ETCS, interlocking or train control systems experience.
• Railway systems integration expertise.
• Safety assurance, RAMS or independent assessment experience.
• Previous involvement in operational railway incident investigations.
• Experience within large-scale urban rail or commuter rail networks.

What's on Offer

• Unique opportunity to influence the future performance and safety of a major operational railway.
• Senior advisory position with significant stakeholder exposure.
• International project environment.
• Competitive package, mobilisation support and long-term opportunities within the wider rail programme.

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