Senior System Assurance Engineer

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About Us

A career at Hitachi Rail will help create a legacy. With operations in every corner of the world, our work goes to the cutting-edge of digital transformation and technology. From the multi-cultural strength of our global organisation to the sustainable and innovative ways we work to bring people together, there’s something for everyone to get stuck into. And that’s where you come in.

Job Description:

Hitachi Rail is looking for an enthusiastic self-motivated Senior System Assurance Lead who thrives in a fast-paced environment.  The successful candidate is comfortable performing a wide range of tasks from administrative to strategic.  The position is based in Abu Dhabi – UAE.

Who We Are:

Hitachi Rail is an international leader with a global presence in signaling and the implementation of integrated transport systems for freight and passenger railways, as well as mass transit systems. We design, manufacture and implement signaling systems for the management and control of freight and passenger traffic on mainline railways as well as metros.

Hitachi Rail is not only a valuable company, but a company based on values. We believe that our five key values guide our actions and make Hitachi Rail a competitive, effective company: Customer Focus, Innovation and Excellence, People, Team Spirit, and Integrity.

The person in role would be required to perform wide range of techno managerial activities, some of which include

• at least 10-12 years of relevant railway experience in working in system assurance work and at least 5 years’ experience as a System Assurance Manager in managing systems assurance works of similar nature
• a successful track records for handling system assurance management in accordance with EN 50126, EN 50128 and EN 50129 for complex railway or metro projects
• Working very closely with regional and global RAMS leadership in resolving issues and strategizing next moves in the project.
• Ensuring project compliance with RAMS requirements, through effective management of RAMS activities and monitoring of V&V activities, in compliance with schedule and budget in complex projects. (in terms of number of interfaces and or contract value)
• Ensuring the delivery of required project system assurance deliverables in timely manner, adhering to project contract and quality assurance process.
• Complying with project schedules and budget and RAMS requirements and processes as defined in the project.
• Monitoring of project V&V activities
• Interfacing with D&B contractors and ensuring that they deliver on time for Hitachi and project to meet the schedule.
• Ensuring effective communication with the clients
• Ensuring effective communication with internal and external ISAs
• Ensuring effective communication with internal senior management and timely escalation of issues within the organization to the relevant leadership.
• Ensuring system safety and reliability requirements.
• Ensure the issue of project RAMS documentation to client.
• Supporting preparation of bids and proposals.
• Leading local and offshore team effectively when in charge.
• Ensuring workload management with periodic workload updates and analysis of deviations in coordination with project planners.
• Ensuring Critical path management and alignment of RAMS schedule with project master schedule
• Contributing to the improvement of RAMS and V&V standard processes, with focus on effectiveness and cost reduction. Ensure the application of RAMS standard processes and
• Sharing project lessons learned with the RAMS department.
• Working closely with onsite and offshore project safety team

Languages:

• English Proficiency
• Arabic is a plus

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those under consideration will be contacted.

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It is our commitment at Hitachi Rail to create a diverse environment, and we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or status.

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