Operations SMEs - AUS (f/m/d)

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Sydney, Australia
Entry date: immediately
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Full Time (Permanent)
Job-Ref.: 553063
DB Engineering & Consulting GmbH
Civil engineering and architecture
Academic Professionals

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Railways for the world of tomorrow!

DB International Operations GmbH is part of the DB group, a world-leading global railway company with an extensive organization in Germany and projects worldwide. Our company offers technically sophisticated and customized infrastructure, mobility, and transport solutions. With our sustainable concepts and experience gained from decades of project work, we shape the future of transportation, connect continents, and promote environmental stewardship.

We are currently seeking an Operations SME with extensive High-Speed experience in Australia.

Responsibilities:

Lead the high-speed railway operations planning and optimization of strategic frameworks, masterplans, and roadmaps for the project.
Provide expert analysis and strategic recommendations for transportation and logistics planning, design, and operational readiness for several projects on a country-wide level.
Support clients and project stakeholders with market analysis, scenario planning, and strategic decision-making for transportation and logistics topics.
Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams such as engineering, operations, and PMO, ensuring integrated and effective delivery; and present analysis, progress, and recommendations in regular meetings.
Identify risks and opportunities in high-speed rail operations and lead mitigation and adaptation strategies in support of project objectives.
Ensure all strategies are compliant with regional regulations and global standards.

Qualifications:

Master’s degree in Transportation Engineering, Logistics, Supply Chain Management, or related discipline
15 years relevant experience in railway operations, preferably high-speed rail operations >250km/h.
Expert level Experience in high-speed railway operations in service implementation, crewing, station management, response during incidents, degraded running, and service recovery
Operating control center (OCC) operations
Underground high-speed railway operations that may include infrequent surface access in extensive tunnels
Operating standards, interoperability, minimum operating requirements
Operational safety, preferably in high-speed railways, including detailed hazard
Development and management of a safety licensing strategy and roadmap for high speed rail systems
International experience preferrable
Extensive knowledge of global best practices in transportation and logistics management, with a successful record of delivering complex infrastructure projects.
Strong analytical, leadership, and project management skills.
Very high command of English Proiciency
Willingness to move to Sydney.

Our offer

Professional onboarding and development

We invest in the development of our employees. To ensure the best start for you, we provide a global onboarding program and intercultural training and support you in preparing for the next career step.

Attractive employment conditions

We offer you attractive working conditions and a competitive compensation package based on country conditions.

Mobilization & relocation support

To ensure a smooth and successful start for your international employment, we assist you with relocation and immigration.

Work safety

Our international security support ensures safe working conditions worldwide and provides you with relevant information for a safe living around the globe.

International career opportunities

We offer attractive career opportunities - worldwide. With a work environment that encourages growth and creativity, you will work on complex and innovative projects in international teams on all continents and bring markets and people together.

Intercultural teams

With more than 5,000 employees from over 80 countries across all engineering disciplines worldwide, we are shaping railways for the world of tomorrow. A strong team spirit, intercultural mindset and engagement are essential parts of our success.