We are seeking a Head of Fixed Assets Maintenance 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:
- Control the contractors fixed assets maintenance and inspection activities including network infrastructure such as tracks and structures, and maintenance of stations as well as buildings in compliance with work plans;
- Develop and execute knowledge transfer for all fixed assets maintenance related disciplines;
- Manage and maintain all physical assets, such as tracks, bridges, stations, and other infrastructure components;
- Overseeing asset lifespan, ensuring compliance with safety regulations, and making plans for replacements or upgrades;
- Develop and implement asset management strategies to ensure longevity and reliability;
- Conduct regular inspections and assessments to identify maintenance needs and potential risks;
- Plan and execute maintenance, repair, and replacement projects for fixed assets;
- Monitor compliance with safety standards and regulations for all fixed assets;
- Collaborate with the maintenance and infrastructure teams to optimize asset performance;
- Coordinate with external contractors and engineers for specialized asset maintenance projects.
Qualifications:
- Project management skills;
- Railway fixed assets maintenance background is mandatory;
- A Bachelor of Science academic degree in Engineering is preferred;
- A minimum of 10 years experience in rail industry, with a minimum of 5 years in a leadership position is preferred;
- A minimum of 10 years experience in a similar position;
- International experience, preferably GCC is required;DB background is preferred;
- Fluency in english is mandatory, knowledge of Arabic and German would be an added advantage;
- Knowledge of MS office, MS Project, MS Sharepoint, IBM Maximo or similar tools is mandatory;
- Should be willing to sign a local contract with the KSA branch.
