Operation Specialist – Mineral & Cargo

BWP are currently representing a major Rail Freight provider with an established presence in the Middle East. Due to the continued growth and demands of the business they have a number of exciting opportunities in the region.

Job Title: Operation Specialist – Mineral & Cargo

Reports to: Compliance and Standards Manager & Operations Manager

Department: Mineral & Cargo

Job Core Purpose:

The Operation Specialist is responsible for providing training and conducting competency assessments for all operation positions.

Direct Reports (positions): 6

Total (number): 150

Key Accountabilities and Responsibilities:

• Delivering practical training sessions in yards/siding/terminals/mainline
• Delivering classroom training to staff
• Conducting assessments on on-board and off-board staff
• Completing relevant paperwork & administrative tasks
• Formulating remedial training programmes for post incidents (CPD)
• Providing operational advice to the business as required
• Creating materials for DG trains handling and ensuring that all staff know how to report a DG incident
• Liaising with Operations compliance and Standard specialist to produce modified and new training
• Responsible for writing new and modify operational notices for competence and standards
• Support the on-board and off-board supervision and operation manager as needed

Qualifications

• Able to provide Classroom and practical trainings
• Qualified assessor or working toward one with good knowledge about CMS
• Minimum of 5 years' experience within the rail sector