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About the Role

Hitachi Rail is seeking an enthusiastic and self-motivated Asset and O&M Engineer to join its team in Saudi Arabia. This role is integral to project delivery by managing Operations and Maintenance (O&M) requirements throughout the project lifecycle. The position involves close collaboration with various project departments, coordinating documentation at system and subsystem levels, arranging training, and ensuring seamless interface management between design, build, and O&M teams. A key responsibility is to ensure the effective return of experience to the Product Engineering department.

A career at Hitachi Rail offers the opportunity to contribute to innovation and digital transformation within a global company that fosters a multicultural environment. This role provides an opportunity to engage with cutting-edge technology and make a significant impact.

Key Responsibilities

• Propose budgets for O&M Engineering activities and operating costs.
• Ensure the apportionment of O&M project requirements.
• Implement an appropriate Asset Management strategy.
• Ensure the timely provision of O&M deliverables in accordance with project schedule and budget.
• Prepare and issue guidelines for O&M Manuals, Training, Spare Parts, Special Tools, and Pricing documents.
• Prepare and deliver Operational Analysis, Operation and Maintenance Plans, Operation & Maintenance Manuals, Procedures, and Mobilization Plans.
• Prepare and deliver Configuration Management Plans and Obsolescence Management Plans.
• Prepare and review Design Change requests and participate in design review activities.
• Ensure the effective execution of the handover process from the Design and Build team to the Operator.
• Prepare Technical Specifications for spare parts and service contracts.
• Analyze performance data covering operation and maintenance aspects.
• Implement and execute failure report analysis and identify corrective actions.
• Define, execute, and update the Mobilization Plan.
• Review manuals delivered by subcontractors.
• Participate in projects, bidding, and delivery phases within the project schedule.

Required Experience and Skills

• Experience in O&M Requirements Management and Project Lifecycle Management.
• Proficiency in Documentation preparation and management.
• Experience in Training Arrangement and Interface Management.
• Ability to facilitate Return of Experience processes.
• Competence in Budget Proposal for O&M activities and developing Asset Management Strategies.
• Expertise in managing O&M Deliverables, O&M Manuals, and Spare Parts Management.
• Skilled in creating Pricing Documents, Operational Analysis, and developing Operation and Maintenance Plans.
• Adept at developing Procedures, Mobilization Plans, and Obsolescence Management Plans.
• Knowledge of Condition Based Maintenance principles.
• Proficiency in developing Configuration Management Plans and preparing Design Change Requests.
• Experience in participating in Design Reviews and Handover Execution.
• Ability to prepare Technical Specifications for spare parts and service contracts.
• Skilled in Performance Data Analysis and Failure Report Analysis.
• Competent in Corrective Action Identification.
• Experience in Bidding processes and Delivery Phases of projects.

Role Context

This full-time position is based in Saudi Arabia. The role requires a proactive approach to managing O&M engineering activities and ensuring the successful integration of operational requirements into project delivery. The engineer will play a key part in the lifecycle management of assets and contribute to the continuous improvement of operational processes through effective data analysis and feedback mechanisms.

Company Information

Hitachi Rail is a global company committed to innovation and digital transformation. It fosters a multicultural environment where sustainable and innovative practices are central to its operations. The company is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity in its workforce.