Strategic:
• Supports the Senior Manager in establishing the strategy for O&M monitoring, as well as the annual inspections / audit plans and related follow up sessions.
• Meets the Key Performance Indicators and Department objectives agreed with the Senior Manager.
• Representing Qatar Rail on O&M monitoring matters internally.
Safety:
This is a Key Safety Management Position
O&M Monitoring
• Audit and inspect the Operator & Maintenance Contractors for the purpose of maintaining the Safety Certificates
• Shares with the relevant stakeholders good practice for O&M and supports Qatar Rail in ensuring that the Service Provider complies with the assets O&M documentation (e.g. operating procedures and maintenance instructions / manuals)
• Supports Qatar Rail in complying with the Regulator’s Safety Certificate Conditions for O&M.
• Undertakes the Safety assessments of the Requests for Changes associated affecting O&M.
Operational:
• Takes full responsibility with regard to provision of expert regulatory support for Qatar Rail procedures / processes on risk management and standards
• Develops and recommends best industry practices with regard to O&M of railway assets
• Audits and inspects the Operator & Maintenance Contractors
• Interfacing with contractor teams on Operations & Maintenance issues
• Complies with all Qatar Rail Company Management System (CMS) policies, plans and procedures
• Performs and carry out other duties as requested by the Senior Manager
• With regard to requests for changes, assessing that changes to Maintenance Engineering and Safety of Operations activities are undertaken as described by Common Safety Methods, Yellow Book and EN50126
• Providing assistance in the assembly and review of bid documentation with regard to O&M Engineering.
Financial: None
People:
• Provides guidance in the O&M monitoring processes for the Metro, the Light Rail and the Long Distance projects and ensures close cooperation between all stakeholders to achieve an effective and smooth approval process.

Accountablities:
The job holder is accountable for timely delivery of the intended QSHESE objectives and to ensure that schedule and performance issues are addressed within the department; ensuring viable action plans are put in place and followed to completion.
• Provides guidance, supports and liaison with the Service Delivery Provider, consultants and subject matter experts with regard to Operations and Maintenance.