Our client is seeking a dynamic and visionary Chief Maintenance Officer (CMO) to lead the comprehensive maintenance operations of a high-speed metro system in Delhi, India. This high-profile role requires exceptional leadership, strategic vision, and a strong technical background to manage a growing workforce and ensure the seamless operation of one of India's most prominent and complex rail networks.
As CMO, you will have overall responsibility for all aspects of maintenance, including primary, corrective, and preventive strategies, to achieve the highest standards of system reliability, safety, and efficiency. Your technical expertise will be crucial in overseeing the implementation of advanced maintenance practices and technologies. Working in close collaboration with the Chief Executive Officer and the executive leadership team, you will play a pivotal role in aligning maintenance excellence with organizational objectives, ensuring stakeholder satisfaction, and driving innovation in asset management practices.
Reporting Structure: Chief Executive Officer (CEO).
Responsibilities and Tasks in Detail
- Report directly to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and collaborate closely with the Chief Operations Officer (COO) to steer the company's economic success.
- Take full responsibility for achieving key performance indicators (KPIs), including RAMS (Reliability, Availability, Maintainability, Safety) targets, while ensuring all maintenance activities are executed safely and in compliance with the Safety Management System (SMS).
- Oversee the inspection, maintenance, repair, and planning of high-quality RRTS and MRTS infrastructure, including tracks, structures, signal systems, power supply, station facilities, communication systems, traction, and MEP systems (VAC, TVS, BMS, Fire detection and fire suppression), ensuring seamless operations and reliability.
- Safeguard customer and employee safety by upholding strict security standards, while fostering seamless collaboration with external agencies, contractors, consultants, and third parties to deliver exceptional project outcomes.
- Lead strategic planning, budgeting, and execution of maintenance activities, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives and performance targets.
- Optimize resource use and allocation by managing personnel and assets within the maintenance function to enhance efficiency and operational effectiveness.
- Drive continuous improvement in maintenance processes, prioritizing safety, quality, and cost- efficiency while fostering the adoption of best practices throughout the organization.
- Drive strategic initiatives and play a key role in the company's growth by spearheading efforts on additional corridors or railway projects, fostering innovation, and expanding our infrastructure impact.
This is not an expat position. Only Indian candidates are required.