EOI - O&M Specialist Jurong International

SJ Overview: Surbana Jurong Group (SJ Group) is a global multidisciplinary urban, infrastructure and managed services consultancy, headquartered in Singapore. With over 16,000 employees across 120+ offices worldwide, SJ Group is committed to shaping cities into sustainable and smart environments. Our presence in the Middle East is anchored by our contribution to large-scale infrastructure and transport projects across the GCC.

We are currently inviting Expressions of Interest for the following roles as part of a confidential metro rolling stock consultancy bid project in Dubai. All positions are full-time, UAE-based, and require strong GCC experience, with preference given to candidates with RTA project exposure.

About the Role: The O&M Specialist will develop and implement strategies, documentation, and standards to ensure efficient operation and maintenance of metro infrastructure and systems. This role bridges the design, delivery, and operation phases, ensuring lifecycle considerations are embedded throughout.

Key Responsibilities:

• Define O&M strategies and procedures aligned with international and RTA standards
• Prepare maintenance plans, asset registers, and operation manuals
• Review designs for maintainability and operability; advise on improvements
• Conduct risk assessments and readiness reviews with operations teams
• Support client training, onboarding, and transition to steady-state operation

Requirements:

• MSc/BSc in Mechanical, Electrical, or Industrial Engineering
• Minimum 15 years experience in O&M planning and delivery for metro/rail systems
• Demonstrated experience in maintenance strategy development, planning, and execution
• Familiarity with RCM, RAMS, and asset management frameworks (ISO 55000 series preferred)
• Prior experience in the UAE or GCC region, ideally with RTA interface, is desirable

Why Join Us?

At Surbana Jurong, we bring together talent, teamwork, innovation, and a dynamic workplace to solve complex challenges creatively and collaboratively. Be part of a global multidisciplinary consultancy where your ideas and expertise are valued and rewarded.

All recruitment activities go through our recruitment function and currently, this role doesn t require agency input. Please do not forward resume directly to SJ Group

At Surbana Jurong, we put talent, hard work, teamwork and a fun workplace together to approach problems and solve them creatively and collaboratively. Join us in making a positive impact on the world!