Expressions of Interest - OCC Chief Controller
Ratp Dev
Designs, operates and maintains urban and intercity public transit systems worldwide.
Lead OCC operations to ensure safe, reliable metro service delivery
9 days ago ago
Experienced (8-12 years), Expert & Leadership (13+ years)
Full Time
New South Wales, Australia
Onsite
Company Size
25,000 Employees
Service Specialisms
Public Transport Services
Operations & Maintenance
Engineering Services
Fleet Management
Customer Experience
Consulting
Technical Services
Turnkey Solutions
Sector Specialisms
Urban Transport
Intercity Transportation
Fixed-route Bus
Bus Rapid Transit (BRT)
Rolling Stock Engineering
Transport Infrastructure
Urban Services
Retail Space Management
Role
Description
safety compliance
emergency management
track access
traffic supervision
maintenance planning
operations oversight
- Champion a culture of safety, accountability, and exceptional service delivery.
- Ensure compliance with safety standards, network rules and Standard Operating Procedures.
- Manage degraded and emergency situations, providing command, control and liaison with senior management and external stakeholders.
- Authorise and manage track access, including Permit to Work and Access Control processes.
- Supervise and support Traffic Controllers and Station Information Controllers.
- Provide strategic support to the Head of OCC, driving continuous improvement.
- Coordinate and oversee maintenance and engineering works planning.
- Oversee daily OCC operations to meet or exceed operational KPIs.
Requirements
10+ years
control room
incident management
certificate iv
safety legislation
leadership
- The ability to plan, prioritise and allocate resources effectively in both normal and urgent situations.
- Strong decision-making skills, with a solutions-focused and safety-first mindset.
- Proven ability to lead and coordinate teams in high-pressure operational environments.
- Minimum 10 years’ experience in the rail industry, with at least 5 years in a control room or equivalent environment.
- Demonstrated experience managing degraded and emergency operations, including liaison with external agencies.
- Strong knowledge of network rules, Standard Operating Procedures and rail safety legislation.
- Relevant qualifications in Rail Operations, Incident Management, Transportation, Engineering or a related field (Certificate IV/Diploma minimum).
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to give clear, concise operational instructions.
Benefits
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Training + Development
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Interview process
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Visa Sponsorship
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Security clearance
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Company
Overview
€2 Billion
Metro/Tram Contract
Contract for Lyon’s metro and tram system.
1.5B Journeys
Passenger Journeys
Annual passenger journeys handled annually.
2002
Year Established
Founded in Paris with a 125-year transport legacy.
15-Year
Cairo Metro Contract
Managing Cairo Metro Line 3 for 15 years.
- from a 125-year transport legacy, it quickly expanded beyond France.
- It builds, runs and cares for metros, trams, buses, trains, ferries and cable cars across 15 countries.
- supports more than 100 transport systems.
- _handles over 1.5 billion passenger journeys annually.
- turnkey transit builds.
- Expertise spans design-to-operation: feasibility studies, bespoke engineering, ticketing, digital services and maintenance.
- Known for automation: a global leader in driverless metros and automated tram networks.
- Unusual fact: deploys battery-electric boats in cities like Lyon and high-speed rail in Africa.
- Operations range from London’s electric bus fleet to managing Cairo Metro Line 3 on a 15-year contract.
Culture + Values
- United – we find our strength in collaboration, trust and shared knowledge.
- Caring – we put people first by prioritizing our teams, passengers and communities, while also protecting our planet.
- Effective – we strive for excellence through practical, innovative solutions that make a lasting impact.
- Daring – we challenge norms, push boundaries and embrace bold ideas.
Environment + Sustainability
100% Electric Fleet
Sustainable Transit Initiative
Aiming for a completely green bus fleet in the greater Paris region by 2025, consisting of 80% electric and 20% biogas buses.
50% Emissions Reduction
The Bus2025 program targets a 50% reduction in CO₂ emissions from bus operations by the end of 2024, improving efficiency compared to 2015 levels.
4,600 Clean Buses
Clean Energy Vehicle Deployment
Planning to operate 4,600–4,700 clean buses by 2024, including 1,000 electric and 1,300–1,400 biomethane-powered vehicles.
10% Renewable Energy
Sustainable Electricity Sourcing
Committing to sourcing 10% of electricity from renewable sources by 2025, leveraging wind and solar power partnerships to reduce carbon emissions.
- Push for eco‑design, LED station lighting, reduced water use, waste management, energy‑efficient stations, resource recycling and recovery of lost‑and‑found items.
Inclusion & Diversity
- Empowerment · Respect · Equity · Unity · Belonging emphasized in US division’s Diversity & Inclusion commitments.
- Provides safe, respectful environments where every voice is heard and valued.
- Celebrates cultural heritage and ensures everyone has a seat at the table.
- Mentorship, professional development and open dialogue prioritized.
- Does not publicly state gender ratios or numeric gender diversity statistics.
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