Railways for the world of tomorrow.
Deliver Egypt's first High Speed Rail Service with DBEE. DBEE is a joint venture between DB International Operations and Elsewedy Electric. DB International Operations provides rail operations and maintenance worldwide; Elsewedy Electric, global energy and infrastructure solutions provider. Together, we combine strong local capabilities with proven global railway expertise to enable efficient, safe and sustainable passenger and freight mobility on Egypt's first High Speed Rail network. We are looking for transport and mobility professionals with substantial experience in railway operations and projects in Egypt or worldwide. Join us to deliver this landmark project in Cairo.
The OCC Duty Manager/ Chief Controller is responsible for the overall supervision, coordination, and real-time decision-making within the Operations Control Center (OCC) to ensure safe, punctual, and efficient train operations across the high-speed rail network. This leadership role oversees traffic control, dispatching, traction power, and communication teams, ensuring alignment between operational plans and real-time execution. The Chief Controller serves as the primary decision-maker during service disruptions and emergencies, coordinating with internal departments, external stakeholders, and field personnel to ensure service continuity and safety.
Responsibilities:
- Ensure staff adherence to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
- Implement appropriate measures promptly in response to any incident.
- Conduct hot-debriefs to facilitate continuous learning.
- Record all incidents in the Incident Control Log System accurately.
- Prepare shift reports and conduct shift meetings.
- Supervise day-to-day operations at the OCC, including OCC staff.
- Manage operations during deviations from normal operations and activate contingency plans.
- Take command of incidents when necessary.
- Elaborate on the daily logs.
- Activate and escalate formal incident management.
Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree / MBA in a relevant field (e.g., Operations Management, Transportation Management)
Minimum 7 years of experience in operations control center management or a related field
Knowledge about incident management protocols, emergency response procedures, and operational risk assessment in the industry
Competencies:
- Very strong commitment to safety.
- Good understanding of the business of a passenger railway operation and maintenance company, or equivalent.
- Ability to perform effectively in a fast-paced, start-up environment.
- Strong ability to work under pressure.
- Solution-oriented approach.
- Strong client orientation and quick response attitude.
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to interact at all levels of the organization.
- Team player mindset and ability to work with a diverse workforce in intercultural environments.
- Proficient in MS Office (Teams, Outlook, Excel, Word, etc.) and relevant IT systems.
- Fluent in both written and spoken English and Arabic.
- Effective communication skills with the ability to simplify complex issues.
