AFC Technician

Keolis; Dubai; On-site; AED 60,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading transportation services company in Dubai is looking for a technician to provide engineering and maintenance services for the Automatic Fare Collection (AFC) and CCTV systems. The role involves preventive and corrective maintenance, installation, and record-keeping. Candidates should have relevant experience, communication skills, and ideally hold a vocational qualification in electronics or engineering. A valid UAE driving license is preferred for this position.

Qualifications

• 1-year work experience as an electrical, mechanical, or electronics technician.
• Experience in maintaining automatic fare collection system components.

Responsibilities

• Assist the AFC Team Leader with preventive and corrective maintenance activities.
• Install and service AFC and CCTV systems at various locations.
• Maintain accurate records of system performance and maintenance activities.

Skills

Ability to use electronic test equipment

Ability to write technical reports

Good communication skills

Strong organizational skills

UAE driving license

Education

Vocational trade certificate/diploma/degree in electronics or engineering

Job description

The purpose of this position is to provide effective engineering and maintenance services covering the Automatic Fare Collection (AFC) and CCTV system for Dubai Metro.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist the AFC Team Leader in carrying out all level of preventive and corrective maintenance activities on AFC systems covering automatic gates, ticket vending machines, ticket office machines, central control and AFC station equipment and related components.
• Install, service and reconfigure AFC and CCTV systems located in stations, depots and car parks.
• Carry out repair and maintenance work with the use of hand, machine, electrical and electronic tools and reference to technical drawings, schematics, manuals, procedures and work instructions.
• Identify and replace faulty AFC equipment, handover/taken back to the electronics workshop for repair.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records of automatic fare collection system and equipment performance, work accomplished and other information using a computerised maintenance management system.
• Assist the AFC Team Leader and/ or other technical support staff to implement complex systems or new projects.
• Ensure the maintenance tools and equipment are maintained in good condition both before and after job activities.
• Perform shift and emergency duties when required.
• Perform and carry out duties as instructed/ directed by the AFC Team Leader.

KEY SKILLS

• Ability to use various electronic test equipment and PC for the maintenance of automatic fare collection system.
• Ability to write simple technical reports, prepare method statements and drawings as required.
• Possess good communication skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently and work productively in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
• Strong organisational skills, detail oriented, and the ability to handle multiple priorities.
• Preferably hold a valid UAE driving license with good driving skill and experience.

EXPERIENCE

• Preferably 1-year work experience as a qualified electrical, mechanical, electro-mechanical, or electronics technician in maintaining and repairing automatic fare collection system automatic gates, ticket vending machines, ticket office machines, central control and AFC system related components.

EDUCATIONAL QUALIFCATION

• Vocational trade certificate/diploma/degree in electronics/ Computer science/information technology/electrical or mechanical engineering discipline or equivalent.