Senior Systems Assurance Expert

Description:

Linum Consult’s client is a major company operating in the Middle East. Due to continued growth, they are currently seeking a Senior Systems Assurance Expert with a background in Railway Safety & Regulations to join their team in Qatar.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Coordinating activities in relation to the maintenance of the Safety Certification for the operation and infrastructure of the company’s rail portfolio
• Monitoring the Safety Engineering and Safety of Operations on the network and ensuring they are conducted in compliance with international standards and codes of practice
• Supporting the Senior Manager in establishing plans and procedures, regulations for safety, certifications, regulations, safety of operations, and risk assessments
• Auditing and inspecting the Operator and Maintenance Contractors for the purpose of maintaining the Safety Certificates
• Establishing and maintaining the company’s Safety Management System in compliance with international standards and codes of practice
• Developing and recommending best industry practices in the use of safety targets and indicators
• Assessing and ensuring that Safety Engineering and Safety of Operations activities are undertaken as described by Common Safety Methods, Yellow Book, and EN50126

PROFILE

• Bachelor’s degree qualification in Engineering
• At least 10 years’ experience in Railway Safety & Regulations; safety approvals and decision-making with particular emphasis on experience in EN 5012X
• Formal or hands-on training in railway safety, quality, and project management is essential
• Significant experience in safety certification of railway projects/engineering, construction and bringing/maintaining assets into use
• Demonstrable experience of building relationships with, and influencing a wide range of people at all levels within and outside the organisation
• Excellent communication, organisational, and multitasking skills