Key Responsibilities
Operational Design & Planning: Develop and finalize operational control strategies including timetable optimization headway management and depot/yard operations.
Safety & Compliance: Define and review Operating & Maintenance (O&M) manuals Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and disaster management plans to ensure compliance with national and international standards (e.g. FRA EN RSSB).
Systems Integration: Coordinate with engineering teams to ensure signalling traction power and rolling stock are optimized for operational requirements.
Asset Handover: Assist in the transition from the construction phase to the Operation & Maintenance (O&M) phase ensuring all systems are functional.
Simulation & Testing: Utilize modelling software (e.g. RailSys OpenTrack) to simulate train movements and test capacity.
Staffing & Training: Define manpower requirements competency frameworks and training plans for operational staff.
Incident Management: Develop procedures for service recovery and emergency response.
Required Qualifications
Education: Bachelors or Masters degree in Railway Engineering Transportation Engineering or a related field.
Experience: Minimum 10 years of experience in railway operations with at least 3-5 years in a senior or international project-based role.
Technical Skills: Deep understanding of signaling systems (e.g. ETCS CBTC) rolling stock and scheduling.
Software Proficiency: Experience with simulation tools like RailSys or OpenTrack is highly desirable.
Soft Skills: Strong leadership analytical thinking ability to work under pressure and excellent stakeholder management
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