ATC Engineer

KEOLIS Group; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A transportation services provider is seeking a supervisory technician to lead line maintenance teams for ATC systems in Dubai Metro. The candidate will be responsible for guiding maintenance activities, ensuring compliance with procedures, and providing technical support on projects. A degree in electrical or mechanical engineering and supervisory experience in managing technical teams is required. This role offers a dynamic work environment with a significant focus on safety and operational excellence.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years as an electrical or electronics technician maintaining computer control systems.
• Min 1 year of supervisory experience managing technical support teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead line maintenance teams for ATC systems.
• Plan maintenance works and logistics.
• Ensure compliance with maintenance procedures.
• Provide technical support for complex systems.
• Carry on-call responsibilities for incidents.

Skills

Technical report writing

Good communication skills

Organizational skills

Driving skills

Education

Degree in electrical or mechanical engineering

Tools

Electronic test equipment

Job description

The purpose of this position is to supervise and lead a number of line maintenance teams to provide comprehensive engineering and maintenance services covering the ATC systems for Dubai Metro.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist the ATC Manager in leading and giving guidance to a number of ATC system engineering and maintenance teams in carrying out all level of preventive and corrective maintenance activities for the ATC equipment
• Assist ATC Manager in the ATC system maintenance works planning and logistics
• Follow the appropriate maintenance procedures and instructions to ensure compliance with the requirements
• Assist subordinates with the job familiarisation where required
• Give guidance to ATC Team Leaders to maintain accurate maintenance records of ATC system, equipment performance, work accomplished and other information using a computerized maintenance management system
• Supervise the First Line Response Technician in carrying out their duties during critical KPI impact fault
• Provide technical support to other staff for the implementation of complex systems or new projects
• Carry out 24-hour on-call responsibility for incidents and emergency within its section
• Perform shift and emergency duties when required
• Drive work vehicles when responding to emergencies and when required on duty
• Perform and carry out duties as instructed/ directed by the ATC Manager

KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED

• Thorough understanding of the use, calibration and care of various electronic test equipment and ability to interpret instructions in a variety of written, verbal, pictorial forms in order to carry out the maintenance activities as required
• Thorough understanding of all aspects of safety issues related to railway operations
• IRSE license on railway signalling equipment would be an advantage

KEY SKILLS

• Must have good eyesight and normal colour vision
• Ability to compile technical reports, routine business correspondence, 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
• Hold a valid UAE driving license with good driving skill and experience

EXPERIENCE

• Minimum 2 years work experience as a qualified electrical or electronics technician in maintaining and repairing computer based control and communications equipment, copper and fibre-optical based cables and interface equipment is highly preferable
• Minimum 1 year of supervisory and management experience in managing a technical support team with an aim to minimise the equipment down time and asset life cycle costs of the automatic train control system;

EDUCATIONAL AND PROFESSIONAL QUALIFCATION

• Ideally a Degree holder or High diploma in electrical or mechanical engineering discipline or equivalent.