Rail Operations Specialist

Parsons is looking for an **Rail Operations Specialist **to work on a dedicated APM expansion project here in the KSA, a project that will have a long-lasting impact on the local community.

In this role you will get to provide technical leadership and direction for various phases of a significant rail program to assure on-schedule completion within or below budget and in accordance with contractual obligations.

**What You'll Be Doing**:

- As required, act as the company representative with the Client during the APM program execution.
- Oversee and manage the Operator’s daily operations of the APM.
- Provide technical oversight of the Operator’s O&M standards
- Ensures adherence to all corporate, contractual, ethics and safety standards, policies, and procedures.
- Ensure adhere to relevant industry regulations, environmental standards, and safety protocols.
- Supervise necessary permits and approvals required from relevant authorities.
- Oversee expansion, operations and maintenance of an Automated People Mover.
- Ensure adherence to schedules, safety protocols, and operational procedures.
- Oversees establishment of Project Management Plan, Health and Safety Plan, Quality Assurance/Quality Control Plan, and other documents as required.
- Contribute to the development of long-term operational strategies and plans.
- Works with the key project staff, consultants, contractors, and subcontractors to devise and execute action plans to rectify potential cost overruns or delays, or to accommodate significant changes to the scope of work.
- Develop APM systems operations plans by setting the goals and key initiatives to achieve the goals, based on the current and expected performance, and within specifications.
- Monitor and analyze operational performance metrics to identify areas for improvement
- Identify and implement innovative solutions to improve operational efficiency and service delivery.
- Experience of addressing and resolving operational issues promptly to minimize service disruptions.
- Experience of conducting post-incident analyses to improve future crisis management strategies.
- Experience in spares management.
- Perform other responsibilities associated with the position as may be appropriate.

**What Required Skills You'll Bring**:

- Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Mechanical or other relevant Engineering from an accredited institution.
- Chartered Engineer status is ideal.
- 15+ years related professional experience of working in an Operations role of an APM, subway/metro or commuter rail.
- Ensure compliance with all relevant safety regulations and standards.
- Experience of working on CBTC Signalling & Train Control Systems
- Automated People Mover (APM) implementation/operations/maintenance experience is preferred.
- GCC experience is preferred.
- Must have experience in Client Interfacing roles.
- Must understand the requirements of an airfield for construction and operation.
- Must have liaised with regulatory bodies, government agencies, and other stakeholders.

**What Desired Skills You'll Bring**:

- Effective oral and written skills for client presentations, technical reporting, and internal + external correspondence; Ability to effectively present information to key stakeholders as required by the client
- Understanding of the delivery process and the functions inherent to construction management of large-scale projects
- Understanding of budget development and cost accounting
- Ability to interface with all levels with project team, client, and others
- Ability to read, analyze and interpret complex documents
- Ability to respond effectively to the most sensitive inquiries or complaints
- Ability to function in a multi-organizational environment by developing relationships that complies with the client’s proactive, collaborative culture.

**Minimum Clearance Required to Start**:
Not Applicable/None

Parsons is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity in the workplace. Minority/Female/Disabled/Protected Veteran.