Lead Operation and Maintenance (O&M) Metro/Rail Project

About Systra

SYSTRA is a global engineering and consultancy group specializing in public transport and sustainable mobility. With over 10,300 employees, SYSTRA designs safe and sustainable transport solutions globally, focusing on social inclusion and access to essential services. For 65 years, the Group has supported cities and regions in developing, improving, and modernizing their infrastructure and transport systems across the project lifecycle, from design to maintenance. SYSTRA operates in over 80 countries and generates 74% of its turnover internationally, supporting clients in their digital, ecological, and energy transitions.

Role Overview

SYSTRA is seeking a Lead Operation and Maintenance (O&M) expert for a Metro/Rail Project in Riyadh. This full-time role involves acting as a subject matter expert in operation and maintenance for Automatic Metro Systems. The primary responsibility is to ensure the operability and maintainability of the transportation system, including all sub-systems and equipment provided by the Contractor, in compliance with contractual requirements throughout all project phases. The project aims to achieve the highest international standards for railway systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Establish documentation review reports in a timely manner, adhering to project schedules and quality policies.
• Report on compliance and deviations during relevant design progress meetings.
• Maintain privacy in communications with various stakeholders.
• Organize workshops and meetings with contractors to identify gaps, facilitate solutions, and ensure submission timelines.
• Report to the Package Manager, System Manager, and Design Manager on pending issues and potential non-compliance.
• Issue weekly progress reports.
• Participate in Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT) and site tests, both locally and internationally.
• Act as an Operation and Maintenance expert on behalf of the Engineer to the Employer, as requested.
• Provide expert advice within the Engineer team regarding the operability and maintainability of various sub-systems (E&M, Signaling, Track, Civil work, Rolling stock, Communication, External stakeholders).
• Implement required reporting to generate relevant project information.
• Provide constraints to sub-systems.
• Communicate inputs clearly and in a controlled manner to relevant parties.
• Manage design changes and ensure they are communicated and adequately addressed by the Contractor.
• Ensure consistency of design produced by sub-systems.
• Verify compliance of sub-systems with allocated requirements and check traceability evidence between requirement definition and design compliance.
• Define appropriate actions and prepare technical requests and follow-ups.
• Translate operating requirements into specific criteria for sub-system management.
• Manage train operation during construction activities.
• Participate in Operational Site Tests (OST).

Qualifications and Experience

• A minimum of 15 years of experience in Operation and Maintenance, specifically within Metro/Rail projects.
• Demonstrated expertise in Automatic Metro Systems.
• Strong understanding of transportation system sub-systems and equipment.
• Ability to ensure compliance with contractual requirements and international railway standards.

Work Environment

This is a full-time position based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, working within a dynamic team focused on delivering high-standard public transport solutions.