Operations and Maintenance Manager RAMS Expertise

Atkins Realis Group; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 337,457 - 449,943; Full time

Job summary

Atkins Realis Group in Riyadh is seeking an experienced Operations and Maintenance Manager to lead RAMS activities and support asset operation throughout the programme lifecycle. The role demands a strong background in railway operations and maintenance, with a focus on engineering integration and operational readiness.

The ideal candidate will have at least 15 years of relevant experience and a degree in Engineering or a related field. Familiarity with RAMS methodologies and international railway safety standards is preferred.

Qualifications

• Minimum 15 years experience in railway operations, maintenance, or RAMS management.
• Strong understanding of RAMS methodologies and systems assurance principles.
• Experience supporting commissioning and operational transition activities.

Responsibilities

• Lead RAMS activities across design, construction, testing and operational readiness stages.
• Review reliability, maintainability, availability and safety analyses for operational assets.
• Coordinate operational readiness and maintainability reviews with operators and maintainers.

Skills

RAMS methodologies

Stakeholder management

Analytical skills

Education

Degree in Engineering, Rail Operations, or related discipline

Job description

Overview

The Operations and Maintenance Manager will lead operational readiness, maintainability, reliability and RAMS assurance activities to support safe and efficient asset operation throughout the programme lifecycle.

Responsibilities

• Lead RAMS activities across design, construction, testing and operational readiness stages.
• Review reliability, maintainability, availability and safety analyses for operational assets.
• Coordinate operational readiness and maintainability reviews with operators and maintainers.
• Support life cycle cost optimization and asset performance improvement initiatives.
• Review maintenance strategies, spare parts planning and operational procedures.
• Ensure operational requirements are integrated into engineering and construction activities.
• Participate in testing, commissioning, trial running and handover activities.
• Support development of operational documentation, training plans and asset acceptance processes.

Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering, Rail Operations, or related discipline.
• Minimum 15 years experience in railway operations, maintenance, or RAMS management.
• Strong understanding of RAMS methodologies and systems assurance principles.
• Experience supporting commissioning and operational transition activities.
• Knowledge of asset management and maintenance planning processes.
• Familiarity with rail operational environments and maintenance facilities.
• Strong analytical and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience with international railway safety standards preferred.