Operations & Maintenance (O&M) DirectorRole PurposeThe O&M Director will provide overall leadership, strategic direction, and technical oversight of the Integrated O&M Team. The role focuses on ensuring that O&M requirements are fully integrated into system design, construction, testing, and handover, and on coordinating closely with the appointed O&M Concessionaire to achieve seamless operational readiness and long-term system sustainability.Key ResponsibilitiesLeadership & Team ManagementLead and manage the integrated O&M team comprising international and national experts across operations, maintenance, rolling stock, systems, depot, safety, and asset management disciplines.Act as the senior O&M authority within the General Consultant team.Ensure effective coordination and information flow between O&M specialists and other technical disciplines.O&M Strategy, Readiness & IntegrationDefine and oversee the overall O&M framework, policies, and readiness approach for the railway system.Ensure that operational, maintainability, reliability, and safety requirements are embedded in system design, construction, and testing.Guide preparation and review of O&M plans, maintenance philosophies, asset management strategies, and lifecycle considerations.Coordination with O&M ConcessionaireServe as the primary coordination interface with the appointed O&M Concessionaire on all O&M-related matters.Facilitate alignment between the project’s technical deliverables and the O&M Concessionaire’s operational and maintenance requirements.Support coordination on mobilization planning, staffing assumptions, training frameworks, and operational procedures.Ensure effective knowledge transfer and information exchange between contractors, the project team, and the O&M Concessionaire.Technical OversightReview infrastructure, systems, rolling stock, depot, and facilities designs from an O&M, maintainability, and operability perspective.Ensure compliance with applicable standards, safety regulations, RAMS requirements, and best international practice.Oversee identification and mitigation of O&M-related risks impacting operational readiness and long-term performance.Interface & Stakeholder ManagementLiaise with the Client, General Consultant leadership, Contractors, and the O&M Concessionaire on O&M issues.Lead and participate in O&M-related workshops, coordination meetings, and technical reviews.Provide clear technical advice and recommendations on O&M matters to senior stakeholders.Required Skills and QualificationsBachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Railway, or Systems Engineering, or a related field.Minimum 10 years of professional experience in railway system operations, maintenance, and management under a railway operator and a consultant.Proven experience in Asian countries is mandatory, preferably with direct involvement in subway and urban rail systems.Demonstrated experience in predictive maintenance programs, system testing, and commissioning.Familiarity with O&M performance monitoring.Knowledge of safety standards, HAZARD/HAZOP procedures, and operational risk management.Skills in documentation, e.g. technical reporting, presentation material preparation, etc. (Able to produce report/presentation material).Excellent written & verbal communication and coordination skills for managing multi-disciplinary teams.At Surbana Jurong, we put talent, hard work, teamwork and a fun workplace together to approach problems and solve them creatively and collaboratively. Join us in making a positive impact on the world!#J-18808-Ljbffr