Operations & Maintenance Facility Expert

Egis is an international player active in architecture, consulting, construction engineering and mobility services. We create and operate intelligent infrastructures and buildings that respond to the climate emergency and contribute to more balanced, sustainable and resilient territorial development. Operating in 100 countries, Egis puts the expertise of its 19,500 employees at the service of its clients and develops cutting-edge innovations accessible to all projects. Through its wide range of activities, Egis is a key player in the collective organisation of society and the living environment of citizens all over the world.

With 3,500 employees across 8 countries in the Middle East, Egis has delivered over 700 complex development projects, stimulating economic growth and enhancing quality of life. Ranked among the top ten firms in the Middle East by Engineering News Record (ENR), Egis is committed to sustainable development. The Group’s operations in the Middle East are built on strategic acquisitions and a deep understanding of local market conditions. Egis’ long history of providing comprehensive engineering, consulting, and project management services makes it a trusted partner for regional governments, investors, and developers.

The OMF Expert will lead the planning, technical assessment, and optimization of Operations & Maintenance facilities for a major rail/HSR programme. The role requires deep expertise in depot planning, operational assessments, maintenance strategies, and integration of O&M requirements into design and delivery phases.

• Lead the planning and functional design of Operations & Maintenance Facilities, including depot layouts, stabling yards, workshop facilities, wash plants, and supporting infrastructure.
• Conduct operational assessments to define capacity, throughput, maintenance workflows, fleet requirements, and operational performance benchmarks.
• Develop O&M strategies covering preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance, spare parts strategy, and lifecycle asset management.
• Review and validate technical designs to ensure alignment with railway operational principles, safety standards, RAMS requirements, and international best practices.
• Coordinate with systems, rolling stock, track, and civil teams to ensure full integration of O&M needs across the project lifecycle.
• Prepare O&M facility specifications, technical reports, operational concepts, and interface control documents.
• Assess staffing, training, and competency requirements for depot operations and maintenance teams.
• Perform capacity modelling and simulation for depot operations, train movements, and maintenance scheduling.
• Ensure compliance with relevant regulatory, safety, and environmental standards.
• Support procurement activities, including evaluation of OEM proposals, technical submissions, and equipment specifications (e.g., lifting systems, wheel lathes, washing equipment, signalling within depots).
• Provide expert input during testing, commissioning, and readiness reviews for O&M facilities.

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, or Railway Engineering preferred).
• Minimum 10–15 years of experience in railway depot planning, O&M facility design, or maintenance operations.
• Strong knowledge of HSR, metro, or heavy rail depot operations, workflows, and equipment standards.
• Demonstrated expertise in operational assessment, maintenance engineering, and depot capacity planning.
• Familiarity with international railway standards (EN, UIC, AREMA, ISO) is an advantage.
• Experience working within multidisciplinary project environments, ideally on major rail megaprojects.
• Strong analytical, report‑writing, and stakeholder‑management skills.