Engineering and Maintenance Director Job Doha area,Baladīyat ad Dawḩah Qatar,Management

Engineering and Maintenance Director

Requisition

Location:
Doha, Qatar

RKH Qitarat, the operator and maintainer of Doha Metro and Lusail Tram, is committed to attracting and developing talented individuals who share our passion for excellence and innovation in transportation. We value diversity, teamwork, and a customer-focused approach. We are currently seeking a Engineering and Maintenance Director to join our team and drive service excellence across our networks.

Overview of the Role:

Lead and direct the Engineering & Maintenance teams to achieve safe, affordable and sustainable, world-class operation of the Doha Metro and Lusail Tram.

As part of the RKH Senior Management Team, lead and support effective management and delivery of RKH's contract and operations.

Develop and implement the strategic and management plans for the maintenance department, fostering a culture of excellence, partnership, and sustainability.

Responsible for:

Deputy Engineering & Maintenance Director
Engineering & Maintenance Team Organiser
Head of Contract Delivery
Head of IT & OT Cyber Security
Head of Maintenance Delivery

Role Objective:

Lead and direct the Engineering & Maintenance teams to achieve safe, affordable and sustainable, world-class operation of the Doha Metro and Lusail Tram.
As part of the RKH Senior Management Team, lead and support effective management and delivery of RKH's contract and operations.
Develop and implement the strategic and management plans for the maintenance department, fostering a culture of excellence, partnership, and sustainability.
Ensure objectives and actions are aligned to RKH business needs, e.g. Key Performance Requirements (KPRs), Shareholder and Stakeholder requirements, good ethical practice.
Ensure a collaborative approach in achieving business goals, working closely with operational colleagues and stakeholders.
Manage relationships with subcontractors to deliver high-quality services within budget and timeline constraints.
Optimise Engineering know how and the delivery of Maintenance activity, ensuring the financial sustainability of the system.

Key Responsibilities:

Effective Asset Management of Doha Metro and Lusail Tram.
Maintenance strategy, processes, plans and procedures in accordance with business needs/requirements and global best practice.
Compliance with RKH's Safety Certification (Safety Case)
Asset performance and the impact on the delivery of operational targets.
Railway performance, safety and asset lifecycle, are in accordance with the Asset Management Regime.
Management of Engineering & Maintenance subcontractors and key delivery partners in accordance with good safety practice, RKH Asset Management Plan, and operational targets.
Ensure effective contract management, performance monitoring, and compliance with contractual requirements.
Develop and monitor the engineering and maintenance budget, ensuring cost-effective allocation of resources to maximise system reliability and
availability, identifying opportunities for cost savings and efficiency improvements.
Identify revenue-generating opportunities and cost-saving measures to enhance the financial sustainability of the metro and tram system.

Managerial responsibilities:

Provide clear leadership, vision and objectives, for the Engineering & Maintenance directorate, based on worldwide best practice.
Manage all aspects of performance to achieve company targets and support a culture of continuous improvement in engineering and maintenance.
Implement RKH's commercial strategy, aligning engineering and maintenance activities with business objectives.
Ensure timely development and production of all documentation, including department policies, plans, manuals and operational procedures, engaging technical expertise as required.
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