Job Description

Head of Department-Tracks Engineering Talent Hut is a specialist executive search firm, that helps organizations to find C-level executives and technical experts. Our executive search consultants are highly experienced and qualified professionals who serve established organizations (MNCs) and Small and Medium enterprises (SMEs) going through a rapid growth phase. Our focus has always been on senior, middle management, and niche talent needs (like Engineers, IT, Technical Sales, etc..) across various industry segments for Oil and Gas, IT, Aviation, Telecommunication, Mining, and Automotive Industries. The vast experience of our consultants in the Technical domains helps us in bringing a cutting edge to our recruitments. Our Client: A Malaysia Government Link Company ROLE & RESPONSIBILITIES: Plan, design, and supervise the engineering works, and projects such as the construction of yards, rehabilitation of tracks, and track renewal to facilitate smooth daily train operations. Liaise and monitor major engineering works which have been assigned by the railways to the consultants to ensure that the work is completed on time, according to agreed specifications, and within costs. Maintain liaison with government or other Statutory Authorities which carry out engineering works to ensure that the work is proceeding smoothly. Achieve a cost-effective maintenance operation by preparing and monitoring the maintenance operating budget to reduce costs. Ensure the availability of appropriate professional staff by providing training, motivating, and developing them to increase their competencies and enhance work performance. Ensure all permanent way projects are finished on time, with quality specifications and within cost to achieve department business objectives. Ensure that the railway track is inspected periodically, process track renewal works, and arrange material and manpower to ensure safety. Formulate the departmental planning and quality functions such as training, investigation of tracks, identifying locations for track construction, and the preparation of budget with the objective of improving the departmental planning and quality assurance capabilities. Extend good cooperation to the Internal Audit Department and be accountable for all audit findings related to the department as well as rectification of the audit findings Requirements At least a Bachelor\'s Degree or higher, preferably in a subject that has some synergy with the tracks engineering discipline. A Master\'s Degree will be an added advantage; At least 10 years experience in a manager position in tracks engineering company or a closely related field with at least 5 years experience at the senior management level; OR Well expose in finance, business development, and management; Able to command the respect of the Board of Directors, Management, and staff; Proven strategic leadership, management, and decision-making skills together with strong commercial acumen; Excellent written and oral communication skills in both English and Bahasa Melayu * Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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