Safety Assurance Inspector - Infrastructure (Saudi National)

Job description / Role

We are looking for a Safety Assurance Inspector who will provide support in the establishment of policies and procedures for the management of risks and hazards in relation to the client’s railway infrastructure and will monitor the performance against these policies and procedures (all kinds of fixed assets like buildings, track, signaling, bridges, underpasses, level crossings equipment).

Job Description:
- Assists in the implementation and the monitoring of the client’s Safety Management System (SMS) in relation to railway infrastructure and seeks for opportunities to improve the SMS
- Assist in developing and updating the list with the safety critical positions in the client in relation to the railway infrastructure
- Assists in the development and maintenance of the hazard log in relation to the railway infrastructure, proposes counter measures to mitigate the risks and confirms & reports on the implementation of counter measures
- Assists in monitoring the compliance of each safety critical position against the client requirements (e.g. SMS procedures, rules and procedures, instructions, temporary instructions, work orders, etc.)
- Assists in the establishment and the monitoring of a Work Permit System for the conduct of technical works on the client's infrastructure
- Monitors, inspects and audits the implementation of the corporate railway infrastructure safety assurance procedures, instructions and works including contractors activities (infrastructure asset management procedures,/ instructions / works and infrastructure maintenance management procedures / instructions / works) and reports on the compliance
- Assists in providing safety assurance for the interfaces between Railway Infrastructure, Railway Rolling Stock and Railway Operations by supporting the collaboration between relevant departments
- Assists in the implementation of the client's annual safety audits which are proposed and managed by the Safety Assurance Manager for Infrastructure
- Undertakes inspections whenever it is requested by the Safety Assurance Manager for Infrastructure
- Assists in the Safety Department works to increase the level of safety for railway infrastructure by proposing Key Performance Indicators and safety annual targets. Supports his superior in the monitoring of the level of safety by collecting and presenting the measurement results of the KPIs and the annual safety targets
- Supports the safe design process for railway infrastructure assets, when needed
- Assists in the establishment of a system to report accidents and incidents
- Assists in the investigation of accidents and incidents in relation to railway infrastructure and proposes countermeasures to mitigate the identified hazards
- Assists in the reviews, assessments, and monitoring of railway infrastructure safety performance and proposes measures to improve the level of safety in conjunction with other relevant departments
- Supports the implementation of the training program to the client staff in relation to railway infrastructure
- Assists in the preparation of emergency plans and in the implementation of drills
- Monitors the changes in the KSA legislative requirements in relation to railway infrastructure and the requirements set by the Government and proposes measures to transpose these requirements into the internal rules and procedures and into the SMS procedures
- Responsible to meet departmental objectives, practices and work procedures and proposes measures to improve the quality of the work
- Supervises small teams in short term assignments, if applicable
- Carries out any other duties as instructed by the Safety Assurance Manager for Infrastructure
- Deputizes for the Safety Assurance Manager, if applicable

Requirements

- Degree in Mechanical / Civil / Electrical Engineering (Bachelor, Master or other relevant diploma)
- Fresh graduate with preferably 1 year or more practical experience
- Knowledge to prepare reports
- Knowledge on Management Systems
- Able to handle complaints and feedback
- Strong personal commitment for safety
- Good communication skills
- Excellent command of the Arabic language (written and oral) - Native Arabic speaker desirable
- Very good command of the English language (written and oral)
- Ability to work in a team
- Good knowledge in MS Office
- Applicable to hold driving license for the KSA

About the Company

ARCADIS is the leading global natural and built asset design & consultancy firm working in partnership with our clients to deliver exceptional and sustainable outcomes through the application of design, consultancy, engineering, project and management services. ARCADIS differentiates through its talented and passionate people and its unique combination of capabilities covering the whole asset life cycle, its deep market sector insights and its ability to integrate health & safety and sustainability into the design and delivery of solutions across the globe. We are 28,000 people that generate more than 3 billion in revenues. We support UN-Habitat with knowledge and expertise to improve the quality of life in rapidly growing cities around the world.