Chief Safety Officer (f/m/d)

Deutsche Bahn International Operations GmbH is a part of the DB group, a world-leading global railway company with an extensive organization in Germany and projects around the world. Our company offers a technically sophisticated and customized infrastructure, mobility and transport solutions. We acquire, initiate and manage rail operations and maintenance projects outside Europe. We are looking for transport and mobility enthusiasts and entrepreneurs with long-standing experience in railway operations and projects in India or worldwide. 

We are currently seeking you as Chief Safety Officer for our Chennai Metro Phase 2 Project to build up and manage the operation and maintenance of the Chennai Metro Phase 2 with GOA4 in India. The role will include developing a local operations & maintenance (O&M) company from scratch to full operations, developing and leading a passionate and performance driven team, steering quality, performance and customer satisfaction as well as ensuring economic success in India.

Responsibilities

• Report directly to the CEO
• Have the functional responsibility of ensuring safety and quality of a GoA4 Metro system.
• Be responsible for the planning and the implementation of the O&M Safety and Quality Management System of the GoA4 Metro System 
• Be responsible for integrating the applicable environmental aspects into the O&M Safety and Quality Management System
• Be responsible for the Occupational Health and Safety throughout the company
• Provide leadership and direction in all areas of risk assessment, risk control, regulatory compliance and safety programs including strategic planning and companywide collaboration
• Be responsible for the implementation of all necessary safety/quality procedures
• Ensure short- and long-term organizational HSQE (Health, Safety, Quality and Environment) 
• Ensure the controlling and monitoring of RAMS (Reliability, Availability, Maintainability, Safety) 
• Ensure the implementation of SMS (Safety Management System) in the organization
• Advise the Managing Director on appropriate risk management policies, procedures and issues of safety, focusing on prevention
• Ensure that contract documents are reviewed with respect to the safety/quality requirements and procedures and will provide advice to responsible managers about any deficiency
• Review inspection, test and plans and will ensure compliance with safety requirements
• Ensure all activities on site are compliant with the effective safety/quality procedures
• Oversee clients’ Safety Audits

Qualifications

• You have a Master´s or Bachelor´s Degree in Engineering or Science 
• You have a minimum 10 years of professional experience in maintenance of safety in Rail Sector in one or more sub systems namely Signalling, Traction and Track of a Metro System
• You have at least 5 years of experience in Safety of a Metro System or Rail System out of the above mentioned 10 years
• You have strong leadership skills 
• You hold certifications in safety, quality and occupational health & safety (certification in security welcome)
• You have a track record of developing and implementing quality management programs and / or safety management programs 
• You speak English at an advanced level of written and verbal skill; Tamil language will be an added advantage
• You are multi skilled over a number of disciplines and possess analytical skills for problem solving
• You have the ability to train technicians and pass on experience and knowledge
• You have good knowledge of HSQE regulations and Safety Management or Safety Engineering (e.g. ISO 9001, OHAS-18000, ISO 14001)
• You have good knowledge of hazard/risk analysis to address health/safety issues and good knowledge of insurance and loss control theory and practice
• You are familiar with risk management issues related to the design and construction of physical facilities
• You have a high strategic orientation, people management skills and the ability to communicate effectively
• Good negotiation skills, the concern for order/ attention to details and the ability to think conceptual rounds off your profile
• You must be willing to move your primary residence to Chennai Area for at least 2-3 years