RAMS lead

About SYSTRA

Role overview

Main duties

• Lead development, implementation, and improvement of RAMS strategies and programs.
• Conduct or oversee FMEA, FTA, and other reliability assessments; identify risks and mitigation measures.
• Manage RAMS data collection, analysis, and reporting; establish performance metrics, KPIs, and dashboards.
• Collaborate with engineering, operations, and maintenance teams on maintenance strategy, spare parts, and asset lifecycle plans.
• Ensure compliance with rail safety standards and regulations; provide technical guidance on RAMS, design reviews, and system improvements.
• Develop and deliver training, prepare technical documentation and reports, and present to stakeholders and regulators.
• Mentor junior engineers and build a high-performing RAMS team.

Requirements and experience

• Minimum 15 years of experience in RAMS, reliability engineering, or a related rail or transportation discipline.
• Proven technical team leadership and cross-functional project experience.
• Advanced proficiency in FMEA, FTA, and RBD; knowledge of rail systems, signaling, rolling stock, and infrastructure.
• Expertise in international rail safety standards, including ISO 26262, EN 50126, EN 50129, or equivalent.
• Proficiency with RAMS software and reliability analysis platforms; experience with maintenance strategy and asset lifecycle management.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, project management, organizational, and communication skills; excellent written and spoken English.
• Six Sigma, Lean, or continuous improvement familiarity is preferred. RAMS certification and knowledge of Saudi rail projects and regulations are also preferred.

Workplace

• The position is on-site in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.