Railway O&M Management Specialist

Morpheous is seeking a Railway O&M Management Specialist to join its India team to assist with current and exciting future projects. We are looking for a professional who enjoy working with people in a multidisciplinary team environment and strive for excellence. Ideally you would have 15+ years in O&M of national railways and extensive experience in reviewing PR processes, SOPs, maintenance regimes and strategized asset management reforms.

Location : Asia
Field : Civil/Railway Engineering
Experience Level : 15+
Type of Contract : Permanent

Key Responsibilities

• O&M Process Review: Review PR's existing operation and maintenance processes, SOPs, and organizational structures for infrastructure, rolling stock, and systems 

• Asset Management Assessment: Assess current asset management practices including inventory systems, condition monitoring, lifecycle management, and replacement planning 

• Maintenance Regime Evaluation: Evaluate current maintenance regimes for track, structures, rolling stock, signaling, and electrical systems. Identify gaps between current practices and international best practices 

• Preventive Maintenance Review: Review preventive, corrective, and emergency maintenance procedures and their effectiveness 

• Depot and Workshop Operations: Assess depot and workshop operations including workflow, equipment utilization, spare parts management, and turnaround times 

• Maintenance Data Systems: Review maintenance data collection, analysis, and reporting systems. Assess use of CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management Systems) 

• Performance Indicators: Develop O&M performance indicators and KPIs aligned with international railway standards 

• Maintenance Cost Analysis: Analyze maintenance costs and identify opportunities for cost reduction and efficiency improvement 

• Mechanization and Technology: Assess opportunities for mechanization and technology adoption in maintenance operations 

• Outsourcing Assessment: Evaluate potential for outsourcing non-core maintenance activities while ensuring quality and safety 

• Safety in Maintenance: Review safety procedures and protocols for maintenance activities including work near live tracks and electrical systems 

• Skills and Training: Assess maintenance workforce skills and identify training needs for modern maintenance practices 

• Spare Parts Management: Review spare parts inventory, procurement, storage, and distribution systems 

• Maintenance Facilities: Assess adequacy of maintenance facilities, tools, and equipment for post-upgrade operations 

• Environmental Considerations: Ensure maintenance practices comply with environmental requirements including waste management and pollution control 

• Integration with Design: Ensure DED incorporates maintainability considerations and that designs facilitate efficient O&M 

• O&M Planning for : Develop comprehensive O&M plan for post-upgrade including organizational structure, staffing, equipment, facilities, procedures, and budget 

• Best Practice Implementation: Recommend implementation of international best practices in railway O&M adapted to Pakistan context 

• Change Management Support: Support PR in transitioning to improved O&M practices including organizational change and cultural shift

Qualifications

• BSc in Civil Engineering Key Technical Competencies Required 

• Railway Operations: Deep understanding of railway operations and service delivery 

• Maintenance Management: Expert knowledge of maintenance planning, scheduling, and execution 

• Asset Management: Understanding of railway asset management frameworks (ISO 55000) 

• CMMS: Experience with computerized maintenance management systems 

• Reliability Engineering: Knowledge of RAMS (Reliability, Availability, Maintainability, Safety) 

• Lifecycle Management: Understanding of asset lifecycle and total cost of ownership 

• Maintenance Technologies: Knowledge of modern maintenance technologies and predictive maintenance 

• Process Improvement: Skills in process analysis and improvement methodologies (Lean, Six Sigma) 

• International Standards: Familiarity with international railway O&M standards and practices

Additional Informations

Work Arrangement 

• On-site assessment of maintenance facilities and operations 

• Coordinate with Railway Maintenance Specialist and Rolling Stock Expert 

• Participate in institutional reform discussions What we offer: 

• Ability to apply your skills to challenging, interesting, and meaningful projects, while working alongside other highly intelligent and motivated people 

• An exciting work environment in a constantly evolving industry 

• The opportunity to receive excellent mentorship from industry experts 

• Challenging career with countless opportunities 

• Stability and consistency – you are joining the Morpheous team and family to grow your career in a way that suites you best 

• Expected growth at Morpheous: 

o You will be able learn about the different sectors, processes, people and culture that drives our business 

o You will learn from others and develop relationships with your managers, colleagues, etc. 

o Growth in our communities locally, but also thinking globally 

• Regional networking We are an Equal Opportunity Employer that considers applicants without regard to age, race, color, national origin, citizenship, religion, creed, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, veteran or any other protected status.

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