OCC Depot & Yard Traffic Controller

The role:

The Depot / Yard Controller is responsible for the safe, efficient, and coordinated movement of rolling stock within depots, stabling yards, and maintenance facilities. The role manages train arrivals and departures, allocates stabling and servicing tracks, coordinates with maintenance and operations teams, and ensures compliance with all applicable safety and operational procedures.

Your responsibilities:

• Direct and control all movements of trains and vehicles to, from, and within the depot area.
• Operate the Centralized Traffic Control (CTC) system using the Human-Machine Interface (HMI). 
• Coordinate with the Control Center and other Controllers and implement instructions issued by the Control Center or Local Control.
• Inform the Control Center promptly of any operating conditions that deviate from normal operations.
• Monitor the depot area through CCTV and support a safe, controlled operating environment.
• Prepare, implement, and maintain the daily depot stabling plan.
• Assign Train Operators to trains in line with their scheduled duties.
• Operate the wash plant and organize and control train-washing activities.
• Collaborate closely with the Engineering Department and relevant operations and maintenance teams.
• Conduct line operations when required and approved by the Control Center.
  
  Your profile/ qualifications:
• Bachelor's degree in logistics, supply chain management, transport operations, railway operations, or a related field, or equivalent relevant experience; an MBA is an advantage.
• Minimum three years of experience in depot or yard operations, preferably within the railway, transportation, or logistics industry.
• Sound knowledge of depot and yard operating principles, including train movements, stabling, servicing, equipment handling, and maintenance schedules.
• Good understanding of safety regulations, compliance requirements, maintenance procedures, operational protocols, and relevant industry standards.
• Certification or formal training in depot, yard, traffic, or railway operations is preferred.
• Good understanding of passenger railway operations and maintenance, or comparable transport operations.
• Strong organizational and coordination skills, with an ability to use resources efficiently and manage complex operations.
• Ability to work under pressure, meet challenging deadlines, and respond quickly to operational and stakeholder needs.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Teams, Outlook, Excel, and Word, and the ability to work with relevant operational IT systems.
• Fluency in English and Arabic, both written and spoken.
  
  General Information:
  DB-El Sewedy Railway Operation Egypt is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of gender, age, nationality, religion, disability, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We believe that diversity of backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences strengthens our organization and contributes to a respectful, inclusive, and high-performing work environment.