Testing & Commissioning Manager - Underground Metro Line & Maintenance Depot

Mission

The Testing & Commissioning Manager is responsible for leading the entire commissioning lifecycle of an Underground Metro Line and its Maintenance Depot. This includes oversight of factory and site-level testing, subsystem integration, schedule planning, team recruitment, and operations validation. The role ensures safe and timely readiness of systems in accordance with regulatory, contractual, and technical standards.

Main Responsibilities

🔧 Responsibilities

🔍 Planning & Strategy

• Develop a detailed and phased Testing & Commissioning Master Plan, covering both metro line and depot.
• Define and maintain the T&C Organization Chart, identifying team structure and functional reporting.
• Lead recruitment, onboarding, and training of T&C personnel across engineering disciplines.
• Coordinate subsystem commissioning plans with internal teams and external contractors.
• Manage interface planning across Civil, MEP, signaling, SCADA, Telecom, rolling stock, AFC, OCS, Depot Equipment’s, and power supply systems.

📅 Schedule & Integration Management

• Create and maintain the T&C commissioning schedule, integrating subsystem timelines and construction handovers.
• Track milestones for FAT, SAT, SIT, Test Run Operations, and Trial Operation support.
• Identify risks and delays, propose mitigation plans, and coordinate recovery strategies.
• Collaborate with planning engineers and Subsystems T&C team to ensure timely sequencing of testing phases.
• Report progress to leadership and Stakeholders using dashboards, look-ahead schedules, and KPI metrics.

🏭 Factory-Level Validation

• Supervise Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT) for critical systems prior to delivery.
• Organize and lead mock-up testing for factory integration and preliminary performance validation.
• Verify FAT documentation and traceability in compliance with specifications and contract terms.

🚧 Site Testing & Commissioning

• Manage site activities including Site Acceptance Tests (SAT) and System Integration Tests (SIT).
• Lead execution of Temporary Operation, managing train movements and operational workflows.
• Oversee Test Run Operation as the primary readiness phase, validating functionality, safety protocols, and fault scenarios.
• Provide technical assistance and coordination for Trial Operation, including operator readiness and interface testing.
• Ensure depot commissioning of systems like wheel lathes, jacks, inspection bays, train washing, and SCADA interfaces...

📋 Compliance & Documentation

• Maintain complete and auditable documentation across all T&C phases, including procedures, results, NCRs, and handover packages.
• Apply RAMS principles and ensure compliance with standards such as EN 50126/50128/50129, IEC 61508, and local regulations.
• Coordinate with client representatives, independent safety assessors, and authorities for certifications.
• Conduct internal audits, readiness reviews, and technical workshops to support approvals.

🤝 Stakeholder Engagement

• Represent the T&C function in progress reviews, steering committees, and external forums.
• Communicate cross-discipline dependencies and support collaborative problem-solving.
• Align T&C objectives with operations, construction, design, and safety teams.

Profile

🧠 Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or Systems Engineering (or equivalent).
• Minimum 15 years in rail infrastructure projects with a focus on metro systems.
• At least10 years’ experience in Testing & Commissioning leadership roles.
• Demonstrated experience in FAT, SIT, SAT, Temporary Operation, Test Run Operation, and Trial Operation support.
• Familiarity with commissioning of depot systems and operational transition processes.
• Thorough understanding of project lifecycle, safety regulations, and system integration.

💼 Core Competencies

• Strategic planning and execution of complex commissioning activities.
• Leadership in technical recruitment, team structuring, and cross-functional coordination.
• Strong command of scheduling platforms, commissioning software, and reporting tools.
• Excellent communication skills in technical and stakeholder settings.
• High attention to safety, risk assessment, and operational assurance.