Rolling Stock Lead - Rail

Egis Group; Riyad Al Khabra; On-site; SAR 300,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

Egis Group in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia seeks an experienced Rolling Stock Lead for Rail PMCM to oversee planned maintenance and condition management of the fleet. You will lead maintenance professionals, drive improvements, and ensure safety and regulatory compliance across operations.

You will develop PMCM strategies, optimize schedules, manage budgets, and collaborate with operations, engineering, and safety teams to maximize availability and minimize downtime.

Qualifications

• Minimum 12 years of rolling stock maintenance or rail fleet management experience.
• Minimum 3 years of leadership experience managing maintenance teams.
• Strong PMCM principles knowledge and implementation.
• Expertise in rolling stock systems, components, and maintenance requirements.
• Experience with maintenance software and CMMS.
• Knowledge of rail safety standards and compliance.
• Ability to analyze maintenance data and optimize processes.
• Excellent project management and organizational skills.
• Budget management and resource allocation experience.
• Familiarity with Lean, Six Sigma or similar methods.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management.
• Experience with SAP or ERP systems preferred.
• Middle Eastern rail sector experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise rolling stock maintenance teams with technical guidance and performance management.
• Develop and optimize PMCM strategies aligned with company objectives.
• Oversee preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance to maximize availability and minimize downtime.
• Analyze maintenance data and metrics to identify trends and schedule optimizations.
• Manage maintenance budgets, resources, and procurement activities.
• Coordinate with operations, engineering, and safety teams for seamless integration.
• Establish and enforce maintenance standards, safety protocols, and regulatory compliance.
• Monitor rolling stock condition via inspections and diagnostics using condition-based maintenance.
• Develop and maintain maintenance documentation and training materials.
• Drive continuous improvement and implement best practices in maintenance management.

Skills

Leadership

PMCM expertise

Maintenance management

Data analytics

Budget management

Project management

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Team management

Tools

CMMS

SAP

Job description

We are seeking an experienced and decisive Rolling Stock (Lead) - Rail PMCM professional to join our organization in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. In this leadership role, you will oversee the planned maintenance and condition management of our rolling stock fleet, ensuring optimal performance, safety, and regulatory compliance. You will lead a team of maintenance professionals and drive continuous improvement initiatives across our rail operations.

• Lead and supervise rolling stock maintenance teams, providing technical guidance and performance management to ensure operational excellence


• Develop, implement, and optimize planned maintenance and condition management (PMCM) strategies aligned with organizational objectives


• Oversee preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance activities to maximize equipment availability and minimize downtime


• Analyze maintenance data and performance metrics to identify trends, optimize maintenance schedules, and implement data-driven improvements


• Manage maintenance budgets, resources, and procurement activities while ensuring cost-effectiveness and efficiency


• Coordinate with operations, engineering, and safety teams to ensure seamless integration of maintenance activities with rail operations


• Establish and enforce maintenance standards, safety protocols, and regulatory compliance requirements across all maintenance operations


• Monitor rolling stock condition through inspections and diagnostics, utilizing condition-based maintenance techniques


• Develop and maintain maintenance documentation, procedures, and training materials for team members


• Drive continuous improvement initiatives and implement best practices in maintenance management and operational efficiency

• Minimum 12years of professional experience in rolling stock maintenance or rail fleet management


• Minimum 3 years of demonstrated leadership experience managing maintenance teams and operations


• Extensive knowledge of planned maintenance and condition management (PMCM) principles and implementation


• Strong expertise in rolling stock systems, components, and maintenance requirements


• Proficiency in maintenance management software and computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS)


• Solid understanding of rail industry standards, safety regulations, and compliance requirements


• Proven ability to analyze maintenance data and utilize analytics for process optimization


• Excellent project management and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities


• Strong leadership and team management capabilities with a focus on performance and development


• Proficiency in budget management and resource allocation


• Knowledge of predictive and condition-based maintenance techniques


• Familiarity with continuous improvement methodologies (Lean, Six Sigma, or similar)


• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills


• Preferred experience with SAP or similar enterprise resource planning systems


• Preferred experience in the Middle Eastern rail or transportation sector

We are committed to our planet:

In each project we design, engineer and operate we care deeply about the legacy we’re leaving behind. As part of our team, you’ll have a unique opportunity to use your skills and expertise to shape a better future for our communities in the UK, and all around the globe.

Our commitment is translated in the work carried out by our Egis Foundation, which funds concrete actions to address the climate crisis and is focused on educational and social initiatives that will help in the responsible and sustainable shift towards a sustainable world.

Diversity & Inclusion:

We are an Equal Opportunities employer and we strive to build a workforce that truly reflects the communities we represent. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds, regardless of age, disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, race, religion or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, and any other protected characteristic. If you decide to apply for an opportunity with us, your application will be assessed based purely on your experience, the essential and desirable criteria, and your suitability for the role. We value each and every one’s contribution as this builds our culture and means that if you work with us, you will be included, listened to, and respected.