Senior Rail RAMS Lead - Reliability & Safety

Systra; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 400,000 - 560,000; Full time

Job summary

SYSTRA is seeking an experienced RAMS Lead to head the RAMS function for its rail infrastructure team in Riyadh. You will drive RAMS strategies, oversee FMEA/FTA/RBD analyses, and ensure regulatory compliance across rail assets.

You will lead cross-functional teams, develop maintenance strategies, and deliver RAMS training and documentation for stakeholders. Fluency in English is required; knowledge of Saudi rail projects is preferred.

Qualifications

• 15+ years in RAMS/reliability engineering in rail/transport.
• Proven leadership and cross-functional project management.
• Expertise with RAMS analyses: FMEA, FTA, RBD; knowledge of ISO 26262, EN 50126/50129.
• Strong analytical skills, data handling, and reporting to senior stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead RAMS strategies and programs across rail assets and projects.
• Perform and oversee FMEA, FTA, and reliability assessments.
• Manage RAMS data collection, analysis, and reporting for decisions.
• Develop RAMS KPIs and dashboards; track reliability, availability, and safety.
• Collaborate with engineering, operations, and maintenance on asset lifecycle plans.
• Ensure compliance with international rail safety standards; regulatory adherence.
• Provide mentorship and lead RAMS training; guide cross-functional teams.
• Prepare RAMS documentation, reports, and presentations for regulators.

Skills

RAMS analysis

FMEA

FTA

RBD

Leadership

Cross-functional teamwork

Regulatory compliance

Stakeholder communication

Project management

Six Sigma knowledge

Education

RAMS certification

Tools

RAMS software tools

Job description

SYSTRA is seeking an experienced RAMS Lead to head the RAMS function for its rail infrastructure team in Riyadh. You will drive RAMS strategies, oversee FMEA/FTA/RBD analyses, and ensure regulatory compliance across rail assets.

You will lead cross-functional teams, develop maintenance strategies, and deliver RAMS training and documentation for stakeholders. Fluency in English is required; knowledge of Saudi rail projects is preferred.