Job Descriptions:

• Work with operating sections to produce a coordinated O&M readiness programme and activity list.
• Identify the resources and support requirement as well as the interfacing issues.
• Monitor and report the progress and identify any issue arising and propose possible solutions.
• Work and coordinate with the relevant external parties and stakeholders on the operational readiness of the new line and extension.
• Coordinate the implementation of trial run and other related drills and exercises on the system.
• Provide operations input to the project team as necessary.
• Ensure all operating objectives are incorporated in the new railways.
• Plan and formulate future operating organization for new lines/extensions.
• Formulate training strategy.
• Identify, plan and formulate appropriate operational, customer services and safety procedures to the new railways.
• Ensure all interface works are properly coordinated with minimal disruption caused to Operating Railway as far as practicable.
• Arrange participation in witnessing the testing, commissioning and subsequent acceptance of all equipment / systems.
• Ensure for statutory walk-throughs, statutory inspections and undertake follow-up actions
• Act as Changeover Manager to take up overall responsibility to ensure the smooth changeover of all railway systems for revenue services.
• Handover the project records to Operations Department and Engineering Department.
• Lead the training, development and succession planning of all staff in the Operations Planning section - Planning and Integration Department such that the knowledge transfer from experienced staff and organisation localisation will be taken place in a safe and orderly manner. Also to provide client railway planning and integration related professional recommendation when required.
• Provide advisory role to the clients and recommendation for Planning and Integration team.
• Perform ad-hoc assignments and projects as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree holder in transportation, business management, engineering, or other relevant area.
• Minimum of 12 years’ experience in railway operations or engineering of which at least 5 years at managerial level.
• Member of relevant transport, management or engineering institute is preferred.
• Strong analytical and decision-making skills are essential;
• Self-driven individual with good interpersonal communication skills, able to work meticulously and efficiently under pressure as well as resolve issues to minimize impact;
• Excellent communication and writing skills in both English and Chinese.