Head of Accident Investigation Unit

Job Description

To manage and coordinate activities in relation to investigating accidents and incidents during the the operation of the infrastructure of the Company.

• Directs establishment of plans and procedures, regulations for accident and incident investigation.
• Meets the Key Performance Indicators and Department objectives agreed with the Senior Director QSHESE.
• Representing the company on accident and incident investigation matters internally and externally

• Lead companys investigations on type A accidents with support from systems / civil experts within Project Delivery, by:
• Co-ordinating a team to respond to an incident
• keeping constantly updated the Senior Director QSHESE with regard to the on-going investigations
• coordinating the gathering and recording evidence to build a picture of what happened
• piecing together events that led to an accident
• managing the different stages of an investigation
• reviewing and approving accident reports
• making safety recommendations to regulators and the industry
• acting as an expert witness at inquests and official inquiries.
• Supervise the Service Provider?s investigations of type B and C occurrences as required.
• Produce and maintain an accident/incident monitoring system.
• Ensure that lessons are learnt from incidents/accidents and recommend preventive measures to avoid similar occurrences.
• Report to Ministry of Transport and Communications (MoTC) occurrence of accident/incidents within the timeframe required.
• Main interface for any externally led investigations into serious accidents.

• Liaises and interfaces with MoTC in all matters regarding accident and incident investigation.
• Contributes to drafting of companys Law with regard to accident and incident investigation in close cooperation with MoTC and GCC stakeholders (Long Distance).
• Ensures all processes and interfaces with the Railway Regulator are in place with regard to accident and incident investigation.
• Directs in the matters of drafting the sections on roles, responsibilities and authority for the Accident Investigation Unit
• Takes full responsibility with regard to provision of expert support to Senior Directors and Managing Director on Accident Investigation matters.
• Develops and recommends best industry practices with regard to accident and incident investigation.
• Planning and managing accident and incident investigation resources for undertaking accident investigations and for the supervision of the investigations of the Service Provider.
• Complies with all Company Management System (CMS) policies, plans and procedures.
• Performs and carry out other duties as requested by the Senior Director QSHESE.

• Supports Company to set up adequate organisations, train the future staff and enable the Company to carry out the duties of Accident Investigation.
• Provides effective leadership in the accident and incident investigation process for the Metro, the Light Rail and the Long Distance projects and ensures close cooperation between all stakeholders to achieve an effective and smooth resolution of the underlying safety concerns.
• Directing the Accident Investigation Unit in all matters relating to the investigation and supervision of accidents and incidents on companys network.

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