Job description

SYSTRA is one of the world's leading engineering and consultancy groups specialising in public transport and sustainable mobility. With over 10,300 employees, SYSTRA's mission is to design safe and sustainable transport solutions to bring people together, develop social inclusion and facilitate access to employment, education and leisure throughout the world.

For 65 years, the Group has been working alongside cities and regions to contribute to their development by creating, improving and modernising their infrastructure and transport systems, throughout the life cycle of their projects. SYSTRA is involved from the earliest stages of design through to the testing, deployment and maintenance phases. The company provides all its services in over 80 countries worldwide and generates 74% of its turnover internationally. With its new services, SYSTRA supports its clients and partners in their digital, ecological and energy transition, in order to invent the mobility of tomorrow.

SYSTRAis looking for an experienced Lead Rolling Stock professional to join our team. The Lead Rolling Stock will lead the team in effectively delivering technical services for the installation, testing, and commissioning of rolling stock and depot equipment systems. This role ensures that project requirements are met within budget and in line with key performance indicators, while providing safe and fit-for-purpose vehicles and infrastructure.

Reporting to the Systems Manager, the Lead Rolling Stock will be responsible for developing and reviewing engineering, quality, and operational standards, as well as specifications, procedures, and instructions for electronic rolling stock systems and related equipment. These will be designed to ensure fitness for purpose and to support the safe, reliable, and cost-effective management of all assets.

• Oversee all rail systems, rail infrastructure and rolling stock testing & commissioning activities and monitor sub-contractors' testing, commissioning and handover work

  
  
  

• Review and comment on all testing & commissioning programs, procedures, reports, etc. in due consideration of operation and maintenance requirements

  
  
  

• Monitor all testing activities (Type Testing, Performance Testing, Routine Testing, Dynamic Testing and Final Testing) and identify issues and opportunities for improvements

  
  
  

• Ensure accuracy of the work produced by the designers, design & build contractors, etc. in terms of system integration, test and commissioning

  
  
  

• Review system integration management activities so that the system can be properly integrated in terms of equipment, data, etc.

  
  
  

• Coordinate and monitor rolling stock related interfaces and integration with other disciplines (Platform Screen Doors, Signaling, SCADA and Power Supply).

  
  
  

• Monitor (maintainer manages the process) and ensure the implementation of the preventive and corrective maintenance of the rolling stock and related features.

  
  
  

• Liaise with other disciplines and contractors to ensure proper integration and configuration of the system for all aspects of the project;

  
  
  

• Liaise with System Interface Managers of the contractors to plan and schedule integration tests and documentation and submission of result reports; and

  
  
  

• Identify, initiate, and implement corrective actions and process improvement methodologies in line with cost reduction and lean organization.

  
  
  

• University degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or Industrial Engineering (Bachelor of Sciences minimum) or Business engineering (Bachelor of Sciences or equivalent minimum).

  
  
  

• Minimum of 15 years’ experience in metro system testing and commissioning with solid understanding of Systems Engineering Life Cycle.

  
  
  

• Knowledge of fundamental of rail engineering disciplines and systems.

  
  
  

• Possess strong commitment to the organization mission and is highly motivated to combine energy and expertise with other colleagues to achieve a common objective.

  
  
  

• Ability to deploy available processes, tools and time management methodologies that increase efficiency and productivity to fulfil objectives.

  
  
  

• Exceptional communication skills, fluent in report writing and group facilitation; presentation skills, and fluency in English spoken and written. Knowledge of Arabic language preferred.

  
  
  

• Analytical thinking, problem solving, business innovation, and customer service orientation.

  
  
  

• GCC Experience

  
  
  

Systra is an equal opportunities company; this position is open to all applicants.

On-site

Preferred candidate

Years of experience

No experience required

Degree

Bachelor's degree / higher diploma