Operational Safety Standards Manager

The Operational Safety Standards Manager is responsible for providing, maintaining, implementing, and ensuring compliance with operational safety standards and best international practices within the Mobility Passenger Operations organization. Ensuring all safety-critical activities and systems are effectively managed so operational safety risk is as low as reasonably practicable. Mentoring line managers and supervisors promotes an organizational safety culture that puts safety at the foundation of everything we do.

Academic Qualifications:  Educated to a high standard with academic risk and safety achievements  NEBOSH General Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety or equivalent is desirable Risk management qualification is desirable ISO 45001 or ISO 9001 Internal Auditor certifications is desirable   Professional Qualifications: Professional membership in health and safety, risk, or engineering is desirable Assessor qualification is desirable Full driving licence is essential   Experience: At least 8 years’ experience in passenger railway operations. Demonstrable experience of operational railway safety, incident investigation, human factors and non-technical skills Possession of previous international experience in the rail sector or similar. Experience in delivering safety objectives within a complex rail organisation. Knowledge of railway safety regulations, standards and technical specifications. Experience in writing complex reports, processes and procedures. 8 years working in a passenger railway operations is essential and experience working under ECTS systems is desirable Tram and High-Speed Mass Transit experience is desirable Experience in SODT and Trial Operations during rolling stock testing and commissioning phases is desirable  Large infrastructure project delivery experience including station operational handover experience is desirable  Experienced in the use of Comply Pro Experienced in Passenger services in train (including high speed) and tram is desirable   Other Skills:  Excellent communication skills are necessary in all forms with a proven ability to speak publicly and present in a professional manner. Excellent English language skill both written and verbal. Knowledge of Arabic is preferable. Able to manage cultural diversity in the workplace and recognise the sensitivities between different cultures. Adaptability and resilience to work in a harsh environment with most of the time being employed in desert locations. Be a person of trust and integrity and a people person who possesses the ability to influence, coach and mentor others. Be a safety role model and lead by example.

The Operational Safety Standards Manager is responsible for providing, maintaining, implementing, and ensuring compliance with operational safety standards and best international practices within the Mobility Passenger Operations organization. Ensuring all safety-critical activities and systems are effectively managed so operational safety risk is as low as reasonably practicable. Mentoring line managers and supervisors promotes an organizational safety culture that puts safety at the foundation of everything we do.