Test & Commissioning Director

Location:

Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

Job ID:

R0121633

Date Posted:

2026-03-25

Company Name:

HITACHI RAIL STS S.P.A.

Profession (Job Category):

Engineering & Science

Job Schedule:

Full time

Remote:

No

About Us

A career at Hitachi Rail will help create a legacy. With operations in every corner of the world, our work goes to the cutting-edge of digital transformation and technology. From the multi-cultural strength of our global organisation to the sustainable and innovative ways we work to bring people together, there’s something for everyone to get stuck into. And that’s where you come in.

Job Description:

T&C Director with below main responsibilities:

• to ensure the execution of the T&C Program according to the contract requirements and project target regarding safety, quality and schedule.
• to lead and manage the T&C Team.
• to interface with Commissioning Managers of other D&B contractors (Trains/Locomotives, Civil Works) to coordinate the readiness of the trains/ locomotives, the external systems and the infrastructures for static and dynamic system integration tests.
• to interface with External Parties (i.e. Energy Authorities) during Energization process of Power Infeed Sub Stations.
• to interface with Customer for migration and integration with revenue systems, whereas applicable.
• to interface with VTA team along V&V process.
• to interface with Project Engineer for all the needed Design documentation to execute T&C activities (i.e. test plans and procedures).
• to interface with Construction Manager to coordinate Handover of Systems to start T&C activities.
• to interface with Project Planner to provide all the inputs for planning and monitoring progress of works.
• to interface with Project HSE Manager in the preparation of hazard analysis for the execution of works.
• to interface with Project O&M Manager to coordinate the plan and execution of maintenance works on Systems during T&C stage.
• to interface with Project Manager to coordinate Handover of Systems to Customer for Trial Operations.
• to interface with RAMS Manager and C-ISA/E-ISA during execution of safety related testing and commissioning activities.
• to support the Customer during the Trial Run Operations.
• to authorize the Test Reports.

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