Depot Operations And Interface Maintenance Expert

Job description / Role

- To support the Service Delivery Operations and Maintenance (O&M) Department to review, update, and manage the changes of O&M Employer's Requirements, SDD technical documentation, and performance regimes according to the adopted Maintenance Strategy.
- To guide the enhancement and optimization of O&M Employers' requirements and SDD technical documentation and ensure compliance with industry standards best practices and highest levels of performance and safety.
- To provide strategic advice to SDD O&M for Phase 1 to Phase 2 transition and long-term maintenance.
- To provide strategic advice for long-term Operation and Maintenance Delivery, governance, process, and procedures including assets lifecycle activities and supply change.
- To provide strategic advice for interoperability between Green and Brownfield Projects and potential impact on current services.
- To provide strategic advice on custodianship transfers during different stages of Phase 1 to Phase 2 services.
- To provide strategic advice on Maintenance Work Management policies and procedures.
- Provide insights into the specific maintenance needs of equipment and systems with a particular focus on depot operations and interfaces.
- To validate that Employers Requirements specified Depot Operations and Management and its interfaces.
- To ensure that necessary facilities and equipment specified for the depots are in keeping with industry best practices.
- To gather information and plan the revision of technical documentation from relevant stakeholders.
- To specify, develop, and implement the content in the Employer's Requirements.
- To distribute and obtain approval from relevant stakeholders, the update Employer requirements.
- Support in defining technical performance standards and requirements.
- Ensure all documentation is clear, concise, and tailored to the needs of stakeholders.
- Ensure all relevant information and responsibilities are clearly communicated and documented.
- Engage with the market to identify and incorporate the latest best practices in railway maintenance.
- Ensure documentation reflects current industry standards and innovation.
- Work closely with subject matter experts and technical writers to gather information and understand the technical aspects of railway maintenance.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including engineering, project management, and customer support, to ensure accurate and up-to-date documentation.
- Maintain and update existing documentation to reflect project updates, new features, and user feedback.
- Develop and maintain documentation standards and templates to ensure consistency across all technical documentation.
- Stay up to date with industry best practices and incorporate them into the documentation process.
- Identify and implement strategies to maximize system safety, reliability, availability, and maintainability.
- Ensure adherence to all relevant safety regulations and industry standards, conducting risk assessments and audits as necessary, implementing best practices in risk assessment and hazard analysis.
- Coordinate with project managers, system engineers, and other stakeholders to align System design with the overall project objectives and regulatory bodies.
- Collaborate with clients, contractors, and regulatory bodies to align project objectives and deliverables.
- Understand the Service Provider Contract, General Maintenance Work Requirements, KPRs, and maintenance-related requirements to comply with and maintain the Operational Safety Certification.
- Comply with all Qatar Rail CMS Policies and Standard Processes and Procedures.
- Support the development and implementation of workstreams for planning, development, and implementation of policy and procedures for: minimizing life cycle maintenance costs, maximizing availability of systems and facilities, maximizing reliability, and providing protection for employees, facilities, equipment, and parts.
- Coordinate internal workshops and meetings with other discipline experts to ensure consistency of technical processes and procedures.
- Support the assessment of the maintenance strategies for future extensions.
- Perform and carry out other duties as instructed/directed by the Line Manager.
- Meet Key Performance Indicators according to targets agreed with the Line Manager and provide reports on time.

- The job holder will be accountable for the delivery and approval of the O&M Employers Requirements, SDD technical documentation, and performance regimes according to the Project’s milestones and ensure that high-quality documentation meets SDD O&M needs.
- Senior management, PDD projects, Procurement, Legal, Contracts and Commercial, PDD TID, and all consultants and outsource contractor’s management teams.
- Service Provider, Maintenance Contractors, MOI, MOT, and other ministries and stakeholders as required.
- Master’s or bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline. Membership in relevant professional engineering associations is desirable but not limited.
- 15+ years in the rail industry, with a focus on metro and tram systems.
- Strong background in maintenance contract management with excellent communications skills. Preferably in the railways industry.
- Proven track record in Asset Management for the railways industry.
- Knowledge of maintenance, construction, and design for metro systems.
- In-depth knowledge of rail safety standards and industry regulations.
- Background in the development of Asset Management policies and procedures.
- Experience in specifying and setting up MMS systems or equivalent.
- Working knowledge of asset management.
- Thorough understanding of applicable standards.
- Highly motivated and flexible to work in a time-sensitive environment to respond quickly and effectively to unanticipated high workloads.
- Ability to multi-task and analyze situations promptly and without bias to determine the proper course of action or alternatives without jeopardizing safety, quality, and the committed performance targets.
- Thorough understanding of all aspects of safety issues related to railway operations.
- Ability to translate complex technical information into clear, accurate, and comprehensive as possible documentation.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong problem-solving skills.
- Ability to manage multiple stakeholders effectively.
- Be able to communicate, lead, and influence.
- Be able to effectively lead and chair meetings.
- Be able to work with teams.
- Be cordial and professional.
- Be innovative.

About the Company

Qatar Project Management (QPM) is an independent subsidiary of Barwa Real Estate Development Company that provides expertise in Project Management, Design Management, Construction Management, and Contract Administration together with other associated Project Management functions. Established in 2008, QPM is centralized platform for provision of Project Management services to Barwa and Qatari Diar as well as local and international markets. QPM provides these services through an in-house team of highly-skilled, motivated, and qualified professionals supported by state-of-the-art information technology and highly-effective Project Management systems.