Jr OCC Controller

RATP Dev

RESPONSIBILITIES/DUTIES

Train Operations Supervision

• Oversee train movement and ensure adherence to the operational timetable.
• Monitor train injection/removal according to the timetable.
• Implement train short-loops or turnback based on OCC Duty Chief Controller instructions.
• Allocate and inject spare or hot stand-by trains as required to maintain service frequency.

Incident & Traffic Regulation

• Apply appropriate regulation actions to minimize train delays and maintain headways.
• Manage operational incidents and degraded service scenarios to restore normal operations swiftly.
• Take real-time notes during incidents to support post-incident reporting.

Service Quality & Passenger Comfort

• Monitor onboard conditions to ensure passenger comfort and safety.
• Coordinate train exchange for defective or non-compliant trains in service.
• Inform the Customer Information Officers of traffic conditions to enable timely public announcements.

Coordination & Communication

• Maintain effective communication with the OCC Duty Chief Controller, depot staff, and maintenance teams.
• Assist the OCC Duty Chief Controller in preparing reports and correspondence.
• Instruct and guide shunting drivers as per operational needs.
• Interface with other units for PTW (Permit to Work) management and take over when necessary.

Depot Operations & Movement Management

• Define track allocation for trains entering or leaving the depot.
• Coordinate train exchanges and movements between mainline and depot.
• Manage shunting, stabling, and unstabling sequences based on maintenance priorities.
• Oversee depot route movement and train wash scheduling.
• Program and monitor manual/automatic washing track operations with traffic coordination.

Traction Power & Energy Network Control

• Control and supervise traction power systems, including HV, MV, and LV networks for both the line and depot.
• Configure the depot power network for maintenance or degraded operation scenarios without affecting train movement.
• Respond to emergencies by shutting down traction power upon request from drivers or OCC Duty Chief Controller.
• Manage power feed to depot areas (stabling/depot tracks) in coordination with Maintenance Direction.

Maintenance Coordination

• Follow up on maintenance activities to ensure Rolling Stock availability.
• Align train circulation with maintenance priorities and schedules.

Compliance and Standards

• Apply and enforce all Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), safety protocols, and operational regulations.
• Ensure actions align with company policies, service level targets, and safety standards.

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor s degree in Engineering, preferably in Electrical, Mechatronics, or Communications.
• Fluent in Arabic with a very good command of English.

KNOWLEDGE:

• High level of computer literacy, with the ability to operate and navigate specialized software and control systems used in transport operations.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to coordinate effectively across multidisciplinary teams.
• Sound understanding of electrical engineering fundamentals relevant to control and operations environments.
• Familiar with the use of operational monitoring tools and systems within industrial or transport-related settings.

EXPERIENCE:

• 0 - 3 years of relevant experience, ideally within the railway, metro, or transportation sector.
• Prior involvement in control center operations, railway signaling, or train dispatching is advantageous.