Principal Mechanical Engineer – Operations (Re-advertised)

• Promotes the Corporate Vision and Culture

• Communicates and integrates URC’s Vision, Mission, Values and ESG standards into all operations

• Strategic Planning and Policy Input

• Inputs into departmental strategic and operational plans; aligns operations with corporate goals

• Budget Management and Cost Control

• Prepares and monitors sectional budgets; implements cost optimization strategies

• Rolling Stock Operations Management

• Ensures availability and fitness-for-purpose of locomotives and rolling stock

• Train Operation Efficiency

• Coordinates with Command and Control; enforces schedule adherence and operational rules

• Accident Response & Investigation

• Leads accident investigation and corrective action

• Locomotive Load Management

• Tests, assesses, and schedules locomotives based on capacity and efficiency

• Preventive & Predictive Maintenance Oversight

• Implements digital asset maintenance systems and service schedule adherence

• Spares and Inventory Control

• Supervises spares procurement, inventory levels, and usage tracking

• Staff Management and Deployment

• Deploying staff effectively, oversees development, and ensures workforce readiness

• Fuel and Lubricant Efficiency

• Monitors fuel usage and lead efficiency initiatives and fuel fraud detection

• Asset Management and Emergency Readiness

• Maintains cranes, forklifts, and breakdown recovery equipment in optimal condition

• Human Capital Development

• Fosters team performance, succession planning, and HR development

• Environmental and Safety Compliance

• Ensures all operations adhere to environmental, health and safety guidelines

• Innovation and Digitalization

• Advocates for adoption of modern mechanical systems and technology

• Ad-hoc Assignments and Reporting

• Handles delegated tasks promptly and contributes to cross-departmental collaboration

• Bachelor’s Degree (Hons) in Mechanical Engineering or related field

• Master’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Transportation Engineering is mandatory

• Registered Engineer with UIPE or equivalent

• Minimum of 8 years in mechanical engineering, at least 4 years in a senior role in rail or transport sector

• Must be below 50 years of age.

Knowledge, Skills & Attributes

• Strong leadership, supervisory, and mentoring capabilities

• Demonstrated expertise in rolling stock management and locomotive systems

• Familiarity with CMMS, IoT for mechanical asset management, and ERP platforms

• Knowledge of ESG standards and environmental regulation compliance

• Data analysis and report writing skills (MS Excel, PowerPoint, and Access)

• Strong decision-making ability and crisis management

• Team building and interpersonal skills

• Ability to thrive under pressure and manage cross-functional teams