Railways for the world of tomorrow.
For this Project, we are seeking a Train Operations and OCC Consultant as part of DB Engineering & Consulting GmbH, KSA Branch. The job opening is located in Saudi Arabia, and offers exciting challenges and potential for career growth.
Deutsche Bahn’s expertise is in high demand all around the world. As a leading engineering and consulting company in the rail sector, DB Engineering & Consulting offers that knowledge – starting with an idea and continuing all the way to operations. We advise our customers in Germany and around the globe, develop technically sophisticated and customized infrastructure, mobility and transport solutions. With sustainable concepts, we ensure the future success of economic regions, make important contributions to the protection of the environment and help shape the world of the future.
Since 1966, DB Engineering & Consulting has implemented thousands of projects of any size and complexity in over 100 countries. About 5,000 employees from 84 nations are currently realizing the projects of our customers with professional knowledge and intercultural experience.
Responsibilities:
- Overview the contractors’ management of the Operation Control Center (OCC) incl. Traffic control, OCC supervision, train dispatching and control, management of train drivers and train crews, control of infrastructure systems and signaling, incident management
- Development and execution of knowledge transfer for all train operation related disciplines
- Manage train schedules, ensuring timely departures and arrivals
- Supervise the Operations Control Center staff and activities
- Coordinate with maintenance and infrastructure teams for track availability
- Monitor train movements and address disruptions promptly
- Implement safety protocols and emergency response procedures
- Collaborate with dispatchers and communication teams for real-time updates
- Analyze operational data to enhance train schedules, performance, and safety
- Provide support during major incidents or disruptions in train services
- Report contractors’ compliance with the train operation plans
- Propose amendments of plans where necessary
Qualifications:
Project management skills- Railway Operation background (passenger highspeed or long distance intercity)
- Min. academic degree: B.Sc. Engineering
- Min. 10 years in Rail Industry
- Min. 10 years in leadership position
- Min. 5 years in a similar position
- International experience, preference GCC
- English (fluent), Arabic (preferred), German (preferred)
- MS office, MS Project, MS Sharepoint