Lead Operation and Maintenance (O&M) - Metro/Rail Project
Parsons · الرياض
Posted Aug 10, 2026Source: indeed
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In a world of possibilities, pursue one with endless opportunities. Imagine Next!
At Parsons, you can imagine a career where you thrive, work with exceptional people, and be yourself. Guided by our leadership vision of valuing people, embracing agility, and fostering growth, we cultivate an innovative culture that empowers you to achieve your full potential. Unleash your talent and redefine what’s possible. **Job Description:**
Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented **Lead Operation and Maintenance (O\&M)** to join our team! In this role you will act as an expert in the field of operation and maintenance on Automatic Metro System for the Metro project. You will be responsible of the operability and maintainability follow\-up of the Transportation system (sub\-systems, equipment) provided by the Contractor, and to ensure the compliance with the contract’s requirements during all the projects phases. To target for the project the highest international standard of railway systems.
**What You'll Be Doing:**
* Establishing documentation review’s reports in a timely manner in line with the project’s schedule and the quality policy of the project
* Reporting during relevant design progress meeting notably related to compliance and deviation in the contract
* Showing privacy in the way to communicate with the different stakeholders
* Setting\-up workshop and meetings with the contractors to highlight the gaps, to help in finding and challenge the solutions, and to ensure the timing and schedule of submissions
* Report to the Package manager, system manager and design manager on the pending issues, and possible non compliance
* Issue weekly progress report
* Participate to various FAT and tests on site and abroad
* Act as an Operation and Maintenance expert, whenever requested, on behalf of the Engineer to the Employer
* Act as an Operation and Maintenance expert within the Engineer, advising about the Operability and Maintainability of sub\-systems (E\&M, Signaling, Track, Civil work, Rolling stock, Communication, External stake holders…).
* Implementing required reporting in order to produce relevant project information
* Reporting during relevant design progress meeting on compliance and deviation in the contract
* Report to the Package manager, system manager and design manager on the pending issue, and possible non compliance
* Provide constraint to sub\-systems
* Communicates to whom it may concern, inputs in a clear and controlled manner
* Manage design change
* Ensure changes are communicated and adequately taken into account by the Contractor
* Ensure consistency of the design produced by the subsystem
* Verify compliance of the subsystem with allocated requirements
* Check traceability evidences between requirement definition and design compliance
* Define appropriate actions
* Prepare technical requests and follow\-up..
* Translate operating requirement into specific criteria to be managed by sub\-systems
* Manage train operation during construction activities,
* Participate to FAT and OST
**What Required Skills You'll Bring:**
* Degree/Diploma in relevant field.
* Refer to Job Description for Education and Experience Requirements
* At least 15 years of experience in the field of Operation And Maintenance of Metro System
* Having participated of at least 3 different projects of Automatic Metro lines, in at least 3 different countries
* Having at least a proven record of 5 years of experience on field in OCC operation and on line metro operation
**What Desired Skills You'll Bring:**
* Review and Comment of the training preparedness (overall training plan, modules, courses..) delivered by the Design \& Built (D\&B) Contractor
* Review and Comment the full set of rules and procedures (normal and degraded mode) delivered by the D\&B Contractor
* Review and Comment the full set of Operation and Maintenance manuals delivered by the D\&B Contractor
* Management of operating staff and project during the Test \& Commissioning phase, System demonstration and Trial Runs (Partial \& Final).
* During the Defect Liability period, he will assess and control the quality of Service delivered by Operation \& Maintenance Entity.
Parsons equally employs representation at all job levels no matter the race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability or genetic information.
We truly invest and care about our employee’s wellbeing and provide endless growth opportunities as the sky is the limit, so aim for the stars! Imagine next and join the Parsons quest—APPLY TODAY!
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Financial Wellness
We care about your financial wellbeing. Parsons offers competitive pay and retirement plans to help you build wealth for the future while giving you the flexibility to diversify your investments.
Work Life Harmony
Balance in life is important and time away from the office is imperative to allow you to refresh and focus your attention on the things that matter to you. Parsons supports your time away by providing paid time off and paid flexible holidays.
Career Development
We are committed to fostering the personal and professional growth of our employees. Develop and advance yourself though our comprehensive training, educational and mentorship programs.
Veteran Support
We provide Industry leading benefits to support veterans and active\-duty members to provide security for you and your family by offering robust leave and benefits; including paid active\-duty military leave and paid time off when transitioning back to civilian life.
Mind \& Body
At Parsons we inspire healthier habits, heathier minds, and a healthier you through our wellness program. Participate in our weekly Meditation Mondays and Wellness Wednesdays. Wellness, at Parsons, is more than just your annual checkup.
Health
Health is not a one size fits all. At Parsons, we offer a robust Employee Assistance Program as well as comprehensive medical, dental and vision plans through large, national carriers with the choice of regional PPO, HDHP, or HMO networks.
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