The Railway Protection Expert is responsible for safeguarding railway infrastructure specifically the Riyadh Metro by ensuring effective implementation of railway protection frameworks. The role involves coordinating with stakeholders, reviewing third-party construction activities, and proactively identifying and mitigating risks that may impact railway operations.
Key Responsibilities
- Ensure the effective implementation of the overall railway protection framework.
- Coordinate with Operations & Maintenance Contractors (OMCs) and third-party contractors applying for No Objection Certificates (NOCs).
- Liaise with third parties to ensure submission of complete and compliant NOC documentation packages.
- Review NOCs issued by OMCs and verify the validity and appropriateness of conditions.
- Assess third-party construction proposals and identify potential risks impacting railway infrastructure.
- Provide technical recommendations and mitigation measures to ensure the safety and integrity of metro operations.
- Monitor and ensure routine patrols are conducted to detect unauthorized activities within the railway protection zone.
- Report violations and follow up on corrective actions to maintain railway protection.
- Maintain, update, and distribute engineering and as-built documentation to relevant O&M contractors.
- Undertake site visits to inspect and identify works which are conducted within the Railway Protection Zone.
Qualifications & Experience
- Minimum of 10 years experience in construction or infrastructure projects.
- Strong technical expertise in: Structural Engineering Civil Engineering MEP (Mechanical, Electrical & Plumbing) Geotechnical Engineering
- Proven experience in metro or railway operations , with a focus on safe operation.
- Demonstrated ability to review: Method statements Risk assessments Engineering drawings and technical submissions
- Strong stakeholder management and coordination skills.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
- Arabic language proficiency is highly advantageous.
Key Competencies
- Risk assessment and mitigation
- Regulatory compliance and documentation review
- Stakeholder and interface management
- Attention to detail and technical accuracy
- Proactive monitoring and reporting
- Communication and coordination skills
Worker Type Employee
Job Type Regular
- Minimum of 10 years experience in construction or infrastructure projects.
- Strong technical expertise in: Structural Engineering Civil Engineering MEP (Mechanical, Electrical & Plumbing) Geotechnical Engineering
- Proven experience in metro or railway operations , with a focus on safe operation.
- Demonstrated ability to review: Method statements Risk assessments Engineering drawings and technical submissions
- Strong stakeholder management and coordination skills.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
- Arabic language proficiency is highly advantageous.
Key Competencies
- Risk assessment and mitigation
- Regulatory compliance and documentation review
- Stakeholder and interface management
- Attention to detail and technical accuracy
- Proactive monitoring and reporting
- Communication and coordination skills
