Metro Driver Manager

Desired Skills and Experience

Qualifications:

• Diploma / Degree in Engineering or B.Sc./M.Sc. with Physics / Electronics / Computer Science.

Knowledge:

• Fluency in English and Arabic.
• Drafting operation rules & procedures.
• Drafting training documentation.
• Developing cooperative relationships with internal and external actors.
• Industrial projects and their commissioning.
• Full involvement in the safety issues (personnel & equipment).
• Effective bilingual communication skills (written and verbal).
• Effective management skills.

Other Requirements:

• Valid driving license.
• Qualified for driving trains.

Experience:

• Minimum 10 years' experience of extensive proven gained in a railway operation or similar environment.
• Demonstrated knowledge and skills in managing and developing team effectively and a large operational workforce (human, social, organisation and technical).
• Preferred minimum experience of at least 3-5 years in frontline operations or CCP.
• Previous experience of setting up processes and training.

Desired Skills & Behaviours:

• Possess extensive knowledge of railway systems.
• Ability to undertake "hands on" work in core area and on safety issues.
• Extensive knowledge of start-up operations.
• Leadership skills.
• Basic comprehension of Electrical power and Mechanical Engineering.
• Thoroughness in planning and execution.
• Quality conscious.
• Well-developed inter-personal skills, organising and industrial relation skills.
• Mentoring skills.
• Ability to put organisation before self.
• Ability to analyse situations and take quick decisions.
• Perseverance.
• Demonstrated capability of developing innovative solutions to manage sensitive industrial relations issues.
• Excellent planning, conceptual and consultative skills.
• Effective co-ordination.
• Must be able to work under pressure and meet strict deadlines.
• Well adept at time-management.