Railway Systems Expert📣 Job Ad
| Contract Type | Full-time | |
| Workplace type | On-site | |
| Location | Riyadh |
About the Role
AtkinsRéalis is seeking a highly experienced Railway Systems Expert to join our team in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This role is crucial for supporting passenger service delivery, ensuring optimal rail systems performance, and overseeing maintenance activities for the Riyadh Metro Project. The successful candidate will be responsible for the efficient operation, maintenance, and continuous optimization of complex rail systems, including signalling, telecommunications, and platform screen doors. Adherence to contractual KPIs, stringent safety standards, and client requirements will be paramount. This position will also involve supporting the Asset & Maintenance Team in their oversight and supervision of the Operations & Maintenance (O&M) Contractors.
Key Responsibilities
- Demonstrate a profound understanding of the safety significance within operation and maintenance systems, prioritizing safety as the highest imperative, particularly within a railway environment.
- Oversee the day-to-day operations and maintenance of railway systems, encompassing signalling, telecommunications, Platform Screen Doors (PSD), and associated systems across assigned lines and assets.
- Ensure the proper and reliable functioning of all related assets through diligent monitoring and proactive management.
- Monitor and audit planned preventive maintenance (PPM) and corrective maintenance activities, with experience encompassing planned preventative rail systems maintenance, condition-based maintenance, including light and heavy overhaul.
- Plan, coordinate, and oversee rail systems inspections to guarantee adherence to established maintenance standards, conducting regular site inspections and service quality checks.
- Analyze and provide strategic recommendations concerning Asset Management and Life Cycle Strategy to enhance long-term asset value and performance.
- Monitor, analyze, and report on Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), ensuring asset reliability and performance align with contractual requirements.
- Review and support the optimization of maintenance regimes, procedures, inspection checks, and schedules, ensuring alignment with Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) guidelines and international standards.
- Drive the implementation of predictive maintenance, risk-based maintenance, and condition-based monitoring systems to enhance system reliability and reduce downtime.
- Support the development and refinement of dashboards, trackers, and performance monitoring tools to provide clear insights into system operations.
- Provide essential technical input and reporting to the Maintenance Manager to support informed decision-making.
- Conduct reliability and failure analysis, including Root Cause Analysis (RCA), Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA/FMECA), defect elimination, and failure trend analysis.
- Investigate incidents thoroughly and produce comprehensive technical reports detailing root causes and recommended corrective actions.
- Perform detailed data analysis of Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) maintenance records, identifying trends and ensuring compliance.
- Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly reports on maintenance performance, highlighting key metrics and areas for improvement.
- Review Asset Condition Reports and renewal plans, contributing to strategic asset management decisions.
- Maintain accurate asset records, detailed maintenance logs, and comprehensive service reports.
- Track KPIs and proactively recommend improvements to enhance operational efficiency and system performance.
Qualifications and Experience
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Electronics, Telecommunications, Control & Instrumentation, Mechatronics, or Systems Engineering, or an equivalent qualification.
- A minimum of 8 years of progressive experience in rail systems maintenance.
- Strong, demonstrable experience in railway signalling, telecommunications, and/or platform screen door systems.
- Experience in large-scale projects such as metro systems, airports, or commercial complexes is preferred.
- Familiarity with international railway standards, including EN, IEC, IEEE, and CENELEC.
- Professional certifications such as an IRSE License, CEng, or equivalent are preferred.
- Additional certifications in railway signalling systems, telecommunications, or CENELEC (EN 50126, 50128, 50129) standards are considered an advantage.
- The role requires a minimum of 10 years of experience.
- Experience in the Middle East or specifically within the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is considered an advantage.
Required Skills and Expertise
- Extensive knowledge of safety-critical system principles, including fail-safe design, redundancy, and availability requirements.
- Proficiency in railway signalling systems, including CBTC/ETCS principles, interlocking, train detection, and route control.
- In-depth understanding of signalling field equipment such as point machines, track circuits, axle counters, and signals, including their typical failure modes.
- Technical expertise in railway telecommunication systems, including fiber optic networks, IP-based communication systems, and radio systems (TETRA/LTE).
- Comprehensive understanding of Platform Screen Door (PSD) systems, including their operation, control logic, and interfaces with signalling and train systems.
- Strong grasp of interfaces between signalling, telecommunications, PSD, rolling stock, and Operations Control Centre (OCC) systems.
- Knowledge of SCADA and OCC systems for the monitoring and control of railway operations.
- Expertise in reliability and failure analysis, including RCA, FMEA/FMECA, defect elimination, and failure trend analysis.
- Strong knowledge of asset management and reliability best practices, including lifecycle management, risk-based maintenance, and performance-driven maintenance optimization.
- Experience with CMMS, specifically Maximo.
- Excellent problem-solving and technical skills.
- Good communication and stakeholder management abilities.
- Ability to ensure adherence and compliance with relevant safety standards and technical frameworks.
- A proactive approach to driving continuous improvements and safety initiatives, upholding technical excellence.
- Familiarity with OEM documentation and system design specifications.
Work Location and Details
This is a full-time position based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Requirements
- Requires +10 Years experience
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