Railway Protection Expert
Listed on 2026-08-03
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Engineering
Civil Engineering, Safety Engineer
The Railway Protection Expert is responsible for safeguarding railway infrastructure specifically the Riyadh Metro by ensuring effective implementation of railway protection frameworks The role involves coordinating with stakeholders reviewing third-party construction activities and proactively identifying and mitigating risks that may impact railway operations
Key Responsibilities- Ensure the effective implementation of the overall railway protection framework
- Coordinate with Operations amp Maintenance Contractors OMCs and third-party contractors applying for No Objection Certificates NOCs
- Liaise with third parties to ensure submission of complete and compliant NOC documentation packages
- Review NOCs issued by OMCs and verify the validity and appropriateness of conditions
- Assess third-party construction proposals and identify potential risks impacting railway infrastructure
- Provide technical recommendations and mitigation measures to ensure the safety and integrity of metro operations
- Monitor and ensure routine patrols are conducted to detect unauthorized activities within the railway protection zone
- Report violations and follow up on corrective actions to maintain railway protection
- Maintain update and distribute engineering and as-built documentation to relevant O amp M contractors
- Undertake site visits to inspect and identify works which are conducted within the Railway Protection Zone
amp Experience Minimum of 10 years experience in construction or infrastructure projects Strong technical expertise in Structural Engineering Civil Engineering MEP Mechanical Electrical amp Plumbing Geotechnical Engineering Proven experience in metro or railway operations with a focus on safe operation Demonstrated ability to review Method statements Risk assessments Engineering drawings and technical submissions
Strong stakeholder management and coordination skills Excellent analytical and problem-solving capabilities Arabic language proficiency is highly advantageous
Risk assessment and mitigation
Regulatory compliance and documentation review
Stakeholder and interface management
Attention to detail and technical accuracy
Proactive monitoring and reporting
Communication and coordination skills
Worker Type Employee Job Type Regular Minimum of 10 years experience in construction or infrastructure projects.
Strong technical expertise in:
Structural Engineering Civil Engineering MEP (Mechanical, Electrical & Plumbing) Geotechnical Engineering Proven experience in metro or railway operations , with a focus on safe operation.
Demonstrated ability to review:
Method statements Risk assessments Engineering drawings and technical submissions
Strong stakeholder management and coordination skills.
Excellent analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
Arabic language proficiency is highly advantageous.
Key Competencies Risk assessment and mitigation
Regulatory compliance and documentation review
Stakeholder and interface management
Attention to detail and technical accuracy
Proactive monitoring and reporting
Communication and coordination skills
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