Operations &amp; Maintenance (O&amp;M) Director Role PurposeThe O&amp;M Director will provide overall leadership, strategic direction, and technical oversight of the Integrated O&amp;M Team. The role focuses on ensuring that O&amp;M requirements are fully integrated into system design, construction, testing, and handover, and on coordinating closely with the appointed O&amp;M Concessionaire to achieve seamless operational readiness and long-term system sustainability.Key ResponsibilitiesLeadership &amp; Team Management<ul><li>Lead and manage the integrated O&amp;M team comprising international and national experts across operations, maintenance, rolling stock, systems, depot, safety, and asset management disciplines.</li><li>Act as the senior O&amp;M authority within the General Consultant team.</li><li>Ensure effective coordination and information flow between O&amp;M specialists and other technical disciplines.</li></ul>O&amp;M Strategy, Readiness &amp; Integration<ul><li>Define and oversee the overall O&amp;M framework, policies, and readiness approach for the railway system.</li><li>Ensure that operational, maintainability, reliability, and safety requirements are embedded in system design, construction, and testing.</li><li>Guide preparation and review of O&amp;M plans, maintenance philosophies, asset management strategies, and lifecycle considerations.</li></ul>Coordination with O&amp;M Concessionaire<ul><li>Serve as the primary coordination interface with the appointed O&amp;M Concessionaire on all O&amp;M-related matters.</li><li>Facilitate alignment between the project’s technical deliverables and the O&amp;M Concessionaire’s operational and maintenance requirements.</li><li>Support coordination on mobilization planning, staffing assumptions, training frameworks, and operational procedures.</li><li>Ensure effective knowledge transfer and information exchange between contractors, the project team, and the O&amp;M Concessionaire.</li></ul>Technical Oversight<ul><li>Review infrastructure, systems, rolling stock, depot, and facilities designs from an O&amp;M, maintainability, and operability perspective.</li><li>Ensure compliance with applicable standards, safety regulations, RAMS requirements, and best international practice.</li><li>Oversee identification and mitigation of O&amp;M-related risks impacting operational readiness and long-term performance.</li></ul>Interface &amp; Stakeholder Management<ul><li>Liaise with the Client, General Consultant leadership, Contractors, and the O&amp;M Concessionaire on O&amp;M issues.</li><li>Lead and participate in O&amp;M-related workshops, coordination meetings, and technical reviews.</li><li>Provide clear technical advice and recommendations on O&amp;M matters to senior stakeholders.</li></ul>Required Skills and Qualifications<ul><li>Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Railway, or Systems Engineering, or a related field.</li><li>Minimum 10 years of professional experience in railway system operations, maintenance, and management under a railway operator and a consultant.</li><li>Proven experience in Asian countries is mandatory, preferably with direct involvement in subway and urban rail systems.</li><li>Demonstrated experience in predictive maintenance programs, system testing, and commissioning.</li><li>Familiarity with O&amp;M performance monitoring.</li><li>Knowledge of safety standards, HAZARD/HAZOP procedures, and operational risk management.</li><li>Skills in documentation, e.g. technical reporting, presentation material preparation, etc.  (Able to produce report/presentation material).</li><li>Excellent written &amp; verbal communication and coordination skills for managing multi-disciplinary teams.</li></ul>At Surbana Jurong, we put talent, hard work, teamwork and a fun workplace together to approach problems and solve them creatively and collaboratively. Join us in making a positive impact on the world!

SMEC is a global engineering, management and development consultancy with a 70-year history of delivering advanced solutions on a global scale across urban development, infrastructure and management services industries. We are specialists in providing design leadership, consulting and advisory expertise across the roads and highways, rail and metro, aviation, hydropower and renewable energy sectors. SMEC has a long and proud history which dates back to Australia&rsquo;s iconic Snowy Mountains Hydroelectric Scheme in 1949, one of the largest and most complex hydroelectric schemes in the world. Joining the Surbana Jurong Group in 2016, SMEC is part of a family of specialists. We are committed to delivering sustainable solutions that help to connect, move and power people and communities. For the latest news, visit our newsroom www.smec.com/newsroom or read about the innovations and solutions shaping our communities on our Infocus blog www.smec.com/infocus. At SMEC, our global workforce is made up of experts who bring unique talent, experience and passion to their fields. We offer a rewarding career path for enthusiastic and collaborative achievers who are motivated to make a difference. For more information or to view current vacancies visit www.smec.com/careers.

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