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Chief Specialist Rail Design

Full time at RailPersonnel in UAE
Posted on January 16, 2024

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Chief Specialist Rail Design Dubai, Posted: 1/8/2024 Job Description Job ID#: 14841 Discipline: Permanent Way Language: English Our client has asked us to find an experienced Track Engineer for the position of Chief Specialist Rail Design to be responsible for all aspects in the pre & post contract stages of the development and administration of the railway alignment, including but not limited to administrating the Railway Track system, facilitating change, implement plans and procedures at all levels to Railway Track functions. The successful candidate will also led the design, establish strategies, policies & procedures, standards and technical instructions for the entire network to establish the optimum alignment ensuring reducing operations cost & efficiency of the alignment design profile. Responsibilities include: * Identify opportunities for improved management of track design, components and installation methods and lead changes to improve Rail Agency"s business. * Manage and monitor during design and construction the limits for radius of horizontal circular curves to ensure operations speed & maintenance requirements are maintained. * Ensure that vertical curves and profiles are selected based on the most suitable radius. * Provide Assistance and advice with regard to the protection of railway viaducts. * Develop sufficient pocket tracks and crossovers strategy are provided for each project. * Review the submittals to ensure that turnouts are suitable to the operation speed, and to minimise the environmental impact, specially noise and vibration. * Performs other responsibilities associated with the position as appropriate * Ensure suitable structure gauge, structure envelop and clearances are designed properly for each project to ensure safety requirements are met. * Lead Rail Agency's involvement with other railway administrations, European bodies, and professional bodies, TOCs, ROSCOs and similar organisations on track design matters. Job Requirements * Bachelor degree in Civil Engineering from a recognized university is required. Equivalent Master or PhD degree is advantageous or equivalent years of relevant experience based on the requirements of the post. * Minimum 8 years of relevant experience, of which at least 5 years should have been in the specialist alignment & track work design & or supervision, is required. * Analytical thinking, problem solving, business innovation, and customer service orientation. * Possess good leadership skills including the ability to lead & motivate his team, decision-making skills, ability to perform Multitasking, follow up and planning abilities, time management, and good computer skills. * Good communication skills, fluent in report writing and group facilitation; presentation skills, and fluency in spoken and written English. Knowledge of Arabic language preferred. * Experience of working in a cross-cultural environment is desirable. * Experience gained through working with a contractor is desirable. * Excellent knowledge and intensive experience with international Railway Track system and standards, functions, procedures, and knowledge of quality & safety standards and project management. * Experience of both the basic technical and practical aspects of track work design and construction is essential.

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