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The Senior Mass Transport Advisor plays an essential role in the safe, compliant and efficient management of the Simandou Project’s transport operations. It provides technical expertise and operational insurance for all passenger transport activities, including road, rail, maritime, services provided by subcontractors and associated logistics operations.
Responsibilities
- Lead the implementation, monitoring and ongoing monitoring of compliance with vehicle and driving safety performance standards, as well as passenger transport procedures applicable to all project activities.
- Provide specialized technical expertise and advice on the safety of road, rail, marine and public transport for workers, as well as operational controls and risk management related to transport.
- Monitor and assess compliance with applicable regulations, internal standards and project-specific operational requirements.
- Continuously develop, implement and improve transport safety management systems, procedures, operational standards and critical control devices.
- Identify, assess and reduce risks related to transportation activities through structured processes of risk management, critical control verification and insurance activities.
- Supervise public transit operations to ensure the safe, reliable and efficient movement of personnel by road, rail and sea.
- Ensure that subcontracting companies continuously comply with transport safety requirements, contractual obligations and regulatory requirements.
- Support the design, implementation and continuous improvement of travel management, fatigue management, driver qualification and operator certification programs.
- Conduct audits, inspections, reviews and assurance activities to verify regulatory compliance, control effectiveness and operational performance.
- Analyze performance indicators, incidents and operational trends to identify opportunities for improvement and strengthen risk management results.
- Develop, maintain and periodically test emergency and transportation incident response plans as well as business continuity arrangements.
- Provide technical support, coaching and operational support to managers, supervisors and service providers on transport safety and risk management issues.
- Promote the standardization of practices, adoption of industry best practices, innovative solutions and continuous improvement approaches in transport operations.
- Develop and maintain effective working relationships with regulatory authorities, transport operators, subcontractors and internal stakeholders.
- Accompany, train and supervise teams on site in order to strengthen the transportation safety culture, operational capabilities and leadership effectiveness throughout the project.
Candidate profile
In-depth technical expertise in the safety of public transport (road, rail, maritime)
Experience
Proven experience in managing transportation risks on major industrial or mining projects Control of passenger transport safety standards and regulations Proven skills in auditing, inspection and regulatory compliance of transport operations Ability to supervise, coach and manage relationships with subcontractors and regulators
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