Construction Railway Operations Manager
Hitachi Rail
Date: 4 hours ago
City: Makati City
Contract type: Full time

About Us
A career at Hitachi Rail will help create a legacy. With operations in every corner of the world, our work goes to the cutting-edge of digital transformation and technology. From the multi-cultural strength of our global organisation to the sustainable and innovative ways we work to bring people together, there’s something for everyone to get stuck into. And that’s where you come in.
Description
Reports To : Senior Commissioning Manager
Supervises :
Purpose of Job / Job Summary
Safety Responsibilities
Internal : Senior Commissioning Manager , CRO Power Operator , CRO Assistants , CRO Administrator , WPL, Construction Managers and Supervisors. HSE department, Works Train Manager, Train Drivers.
External : Emergencies Services (during incident), Operator's OCC staff.
Job Specifications
Qualifications: Degree holder or experience in the role as shown below
Experience: Minimum 2 years working as a CROM , a degree or 10 years working on construction operational railway
Specific Skills/Ability:
At Hitachi Rail, there is a place for everyone. We welcome and value differences in background, age, gender, sexuality, family status, disability, race, nationality, ethnicity, religion, and world view. It is our commitment to create an inclusive environment - we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.
We would be delighted if you would be one of our followers at https://www.linkedin.com/company/hitachirail
A career at Hitachi Rail will help create a legacy. With operations in every corner of the world, our work goes to the cutting-edge of digital transformation and technology. From the multi-cultural strength of our global organisation to the sustainable and innovative ways we work to bring people together, there’s something for everyone to get stuck into. And that’s where you come in.
Description
Reports To : Senior Commissioning Manager
Supervises :
- Works Access Controllers Works Train Operators
- Power Supervisor
- Power Operators
- Construction Railway Operations Assistants
- CRO Administrator
Purpose of Job / Job Summary
- Managing day to day CRO requirements
- Makes policy and strategic decisions during the operation in an emergency.
- To chair the weekly CRO Work Train Notice Meeting for:
- Discussion and approval of all work request in Defined / Restricted Area under CRO.
- Discussion and approval of all Works Trains request according to project priority.
- Engaging with all SPCs/ WPL/ Construction Teams and find ways to solve work issues related to DA/RA areas
- Advising and reminding all SPC/WTO on safety of train operations.
- Senior manager to WTO , to ensure CRO training is delivered to all relevant staff
- Issue daily and weekly Notice via CRO administrator
- Ensure all competencies are maintained for CRO staff including power switching requirements via Power Supervisor
- Ensure with track work team , works trains are safe to use track
- Part of Gate Review Team
- Complete audits to ensure all works staff adhere to CRO works process including but not limited to Works Train Manual , Permit to Work System , Energize- De-Energize Process
- The CROM will be expected to work shifts Monday to Saturday 00:01- 23:00 , the shifts are 8 hours per day with one hour lunch break .
- The CROM place of work will be at the OCC or temporary location within the depot area . On occasions the CROM will be requested to work with the Project Senior Commissioning Manager or other engineering staff within the main office situated at Nex Building , Ayala Avenue , Makati.
Safety Responsibilities
- Advise and guide the works train organisation staff on safe methods of work in the control room and, when necessary, on the control system
- Follow the project defined safe working procedures personally, wear appropriate personal protective equipment as required and look out for the safety of others
- Attend safety forums and deliver safety briefing to the works train organisation staff
Internal : Senior Commissioning Manager , CRO Power Operator , CRO Assistants , CRO Administrator , WPL, Construction Managers and Supervisors. HSE department, Works Train Manager, Train Drivers.
External : Emergencies Services (during incident), Operator's OCC staff.
Job Specifications
Qualifications: Degree holder or experience in the role as shown below
Experience: Minimum 2 years working as a CROM , a degree or 10 years working on construction operational railway
Specific Skills/Ability:
- Professionally qualified with membership of a recognised transport institution, preferred
- Thorough understanding of safety and operational requirements for works train/ electric train/ vehicle operation in Defined and Restricted Area
- Possess good knowledge in operating diesel locomotive, electric trains, and maintenance vehicle during construction and Testing & Commissioning periods
- Good literacy and analytical skills required for the role, as well as strong organisational skills, detail oriented and the ability to handle multiple priorities
- Proven skill in leading a team of operation and technical support staff
- Excellent inter-personal communication skills and able to work with clients, consultants and authorities to effectively meet targets/objectives
- Analytical, detailed and performance driven with tenacity to get things done
- Highly motivated, energetic and able to adapt effectively to new work challenges and situational changes / deadlines
At Hitachi Rail, there is a place for everyone. We welcome and value differences in background, age, gender, sexuality, family status, disability, race, nationality, ethnicity, religion, and world view. It is our commitment to create an inclusive environment - we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.
We would be delighted if you would be one of our followers at https://www.linkedin.com/company/hitachirail
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