Railway Operations Director

Req ID: 464092

At Alstom, we understand transport networks and what moves people. From high-speed trains, metros, monorails, and trams, to turnkey systems, services, infrastructure, signalling and digital mobility, we offer our diverse customers the broadest portfolio in the industry. Every day, 80,000 colleagues lead the way to greener and smarter mobility worldwide, connecting cities as we reduce carbon and replace cars.

Could you be the full-time Operations Director in Egypt we’re looking for?

Responsability :

• Develop and manage the Operator Safety Case for the Monorail system
• Manage safety systems and processes (internally and externally including the Alstom AZDP process)
• Manage quality systems and processes together with QA
• Monitor and report on safety performance and Investigate and analyse any safety incident. Ensures appropriate measures are implemented to prevent or minimize safety incidents.
• Manage the safety risk assessments, mitigation actions and ensure working to procedures
• Ensure compliance to legislative requirements
• Develop the strategies, plans, safety standards, rules, processes and SOP for the Operations environment
• Develop the business continuity plan in the event of disasters, incidents and failures
• Define the Operations Department resource plan and continuously review the resource utilizations and productivity
• Establish the relevant training processes, certification, content and plan to execute the training
• Develop the operational risk assessment and mitigation actions
• Update the Ops Plan to deliver the contractual obligations
• Prepare and optimize the timetables to meet contractual obligations
• Build strong internal and external relationships, displaying excellent abilities to advise, influence, negotiate and make presentations at all levels
• To deliver the contractual performance targets (availability, etc..)
• To lead and direct the Operations department profitably fulfilling the O&M Contract
• Establish and implement performance objectives in line with the business’ performance criteria for all sections of the Operations department, ensuring that all employees understand these objectives.
• Monitor and report on performance against these objectives and develop and implement remedial plans as required
• To lead and direct the Operations Department in delivering the quality of service by ensuring safe operations of stations and trains
• Implement and manage the execution of the safety standards, rules, processes and SOP
• Continuously develop and refine rules, processes and SOP to improve the efficiency
• Investigate and analyse operations’ failure trends in order to improve performance
• Ensure there are disaster recovery plans in place
• Ensure the Operational resources are trained in the recovery plans
• In the case of a disaster, take control of the site and co-ordinate and execute the disaster recovery plan
• In the case of an incident, manage the team to ensure the incident is resolved in the shortest possible time
• For both disasters and incidents, ensure a thorough investigation is conducted and that reports detailing preventative measures are produced and implemented to prevent future occurrences
• Ensure thorough reporting and communication of disasters and incidents (and progress thereof) to relevant internal and external role-players
• Draft annual budget using departments’ financial performance information (operational expenses) and history and trends.
• Ensure adherence to deadlines.
• Submit budget to PD for review and sign-off
• Analyse monthly departmental budgeting and accounting reports and identify and control variances
• Take appropriate action to ensure adherence to budgets
• Proactively seek to identify and manage risk
  
  

required Experience:

• Degree in Engineering.
• 10+ years’ experience as an Operations Manager within a freight/metro/driverless railway environment. Exposure to APMs and Monorail systems will be advantageous.
  
  

Things you’ll enjoy

Join us on a life-long transformative journey – the rail industry is here to stay, so you can grow and develop new skills and experiences throughout your career. You’ll also:

• Enjoy stability, challenges and a long-term career free from boring daily routines
• Collaborate with transverse teams and helpful colleagues
• Contribute to innovative projects
• Steer your career in whatever direction you choose across functions and countries
• Benefit from our investment in your development, through award-winning learning
• Benefit from a fair and dynamic reward package that recognises your performance and potential, plus comprehensive and competitive social coverage.
  
  

You don’t need to be a train enthusiast to thrive with us. We guarantee that when you step onto one of our trains with your friends or family, you’ll be proud. If you’re up for the challenge, we’d love to hear from you!

Important to note

As a global business, we’re an equal-opportunity employer that celebrates diversity across the 70+ countries we operate in. We’re committed to creating an inclusive workplace for everyone.