Commissioning & Handover Manager (Rail)

5 days ago

Riyadh, Ar Riyāḑ, Saudi Arabia SYSTRA Full time

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.

Context

We are currently seeking a Commissioning & Handover Lead to join our team here in Saudi Arabia. You will manage and implement the Client's Commissioning Program and will provide the leadership, communication, and people skills necessary to effectively manage a team of professionals and engage with the contractor and the broader client organization in the Commissioning, Closeout and Operational Handover of their various portfolio of work.

Missions/Main Duties
  • Successfully lead a sizeable and diverse team to progress a variety of highly complex and challenging issues associated with Interface Management, Commissioning, Closeout and Operational Handover.
  • Responsible for implementing the Commission and Handover Strategy.
  • Responsible for the delivery and full management of O&M Manuals / As Built Records.
  • Produce a Project Handover Plan, Operations Training Plan, and Maintenance Plan.
  • Audit and review work to confirm conformance with the Project Agreement, good industry practice, and applicable standards.
  • Keep client executive leadership and others routinely informed of project status and all developments that can impact project cost, schedule, quality, safety, and reputation through regular reports.
  • Propose a responsibility organization chart for delivery of commissioning scope. Define the responsibilities of parties involved in the commissioning process.
  • Define expected sign-offs by the head contractor's services engineer during the commissioning phase. Define expected deliverables of contractors during commissioning.
  • Lay out the requirements for witness testing & acceptance, commissioning reporting, operation & maintenance manuals, system handover & training.
  • Observe and review contractor pre-commissioning processes and system checks across the different projects under this Client. Review, provide comment for any re-testing as necessary and approve contractor test results.
  • Coordinate with the Development team, design team, and contractor throughout the commissioning, testing, and adjustment phases.
Profile/Skills
  • At least 15+ years of progressive project management/commissioning experience on a rail or transportation infrastructure project.
  • The Commissioning Manager should have a track record of leading and delivering sustainable buildings and approvals for mega-projects of international significance. Their experience should ideally span the development life cycle from conceptualization, feasibility, engineering, construction, commissioning, operations, and decommissioning.
  • Team leadership experience.
  • Experience reporting to client executives and building and maintaining trust is an asset.
  • Technical expertise in the areas of testing and commissioning, systems engineering, light rail vehicles, trial running, and operations and maintenance.
  • Strong knowledge of rail/metro systems, infrastructure, and operational requirements.
  • Familiarity with safety regulations, industry standards, and regulatory compliance related to rail/metro operations.
  • Excellent communication, interpersonal, and stakeholder management skills.
  • Strong problem-solving abilities and a proactive approach to risk management.
  • Proficiency in project management tools and software.
  • Relevant certifications in project management, rail operations, or related fields.
  • Strong communication, leadership, planning, and organization skills.
  • Proficiency in English (required) and Arabic (preferred) languages.

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

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