Railway Incident Investigation Expert
Listed on 2026-05-30
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Engineering
Safety Engineer, Environmental Compliance
We are hiring a Railway Incident Investigation Expert to support a major Metro Operations & Maintenance project in Riyadh. The role focuses on leading incident investigations, ensuring compliance with Rail safety and railway protection regulations, and strengthening operational safety performance.
Your Role- Lead investigations for rail incidents, accidents, and near‑misses across metro operations
- Identify root causes and recommend corrective and preventive actions
- Prepare clear investigation reports in line with Saudi regulatory and international standards
- Ensure compliance with railway protection rules, track access, and safe systems of work
- Act as a key point of contact between client and regulatory authorities
- Monitor closure of safety actions and support regulatory audits and inspections
- Provide supervisory oversight on safety and operational compliance
- Deliver safety lessons learned and support continuous improvement initiatives
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Railway, Civil, Mechanical or related)
- 20+ years' experience in railway/metro safety or operations
- Proven background in incident investigation within rail/metro projects
- Strong knowledge of railway protection regulations and safety rules
- Excellent reporting, analytical, and stakeholder management skills
- Certified Incident/Accident Investigator
- NEBOSH, IOSH, or equivalent safety certification
- Experience in Middle East or GCC rail projects
Explore the rewards and benefits that help you thrive – at every stage of your life and your career.
This Includes- Tax‑free salary
- Life insurance coverage
- Medical insurance
- Annual leave balance
- Company gratuity scheme
- Discretionary bonus program
- Annual flight contribution
- Transportation & housing allowances
- Employee Wellbeing Program: 24/7 access to specialists in finance, legal matters, family care, personal health, fitness, and nutrition
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