Safety Inspector - Operation (Saudi National)

Job description / Role

We are looking for a Safety Inspector for Operation who will provide support in the establishment of the polices and procedures for the management of risks and hazards in relation to railway operation and monitors the performance against these policies and procedures.

Job Description:
- Assists in the implementation and the monitoring of the Client's Safety Management System (SMS) in relation to railway operation and seeks for opportunities to improve the SMS;
- Assists in developing and updating the list with the safety critical positions in the client in relation to the railway operation;
- Assists in the development and maintenance of the hazard log in relation to railway operation 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) in his area of responsibility and seeks improvement opportunities;
- Monitors, inspects and audits the implementation of the corporate operational safety assurance procedures and instructions and reports on the compliance;
- Assists in providing safety assurance for the interfaces between Operations, Infrastructure and Rolling Stock by supporting the collaboration between the relevant client Departments;
- Assists in the implementation of the client annual safety audits which is proposed and managed by the Safety Assurance Manager for Operation;
- Undertakes inspections whenever it is requested by the Safety Assurance Manager for Operation;
- Assists in the Safety Department works to increase the level of safety for railway operation 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 Key Performance Indicators and safety annual targets;
- Supports the safe design process for railway assets by delivering expertise to set up the requirements in relation of the railway operation;
- Assists in the establishment of a system to report accidents and incidents;
- Assists in the investigation of accidents and incidents and proposes countermeasures to mitigate the identified hazards;
- Assists in the reviews, assessments and monitoring of the operational safety performance and proposes measures to increase 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 operation;
- 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 operation and the requirements set by the Government and the Saudi Railway Commission and proposes measures to transpose these requirements into the client internal rules and procedures and into the SMS procedures;
- Responsible to meet the Departmental objectives, practices and work procedures and proposes measures to improve the quality of work;
- Supervises small teams in short term assignments, if applicable;
- Carries out any other duties as instructed by the Safety Assurance Manger Operations;
- Deputizes for the Safety Assurance Manger Operation, if applicable

Requirements

- Fresh graduate preferably with 1 year or more practical rail experience;
- Degree in mechanical or electrical engineering (Bachelor, Master or other relevant diploma).
- 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.