Chief Engineer- Rail Rolling Stock Maintenance

Roads and Transport Authority; Dubai; On-site; AED 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Roads and Transport Authority in Dubai leads a pivotal role managing the Dubai Metro Alstom rolling stock maintenance and delivery programs. The position requires oversight of safety, performance, and integration with RTA standards, while governing contractor execution and lifecycle optimization for reliable service.

The role emphasizes developing maintenance strategies, evaluating tenders, and ensuring proper testing, commissioning, and data integrity across assets and subsystems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical/electrical engineering or rail systems.
• Master’s degree preferred for senior role.
• 6+ years experience with bachelor or 8+ years with master in rail/maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Develop maintenance strategies with KPIs aligned to operational and strategic objectives.
• Oversee tender evaluations and apply value engineering principles.
• Supervise testing, commissioning, and safety cases for Alstom assets.
• Coordinate interfaces across signalling, SCADA, power, depot, and communications.
• Manage spare parts availability and asset registrations in line with policies.

Skills

Maintenance planning

Contractor management

Alstom rolling stock

HVAC

Propulsion systems

TCMS

Brakes

RTA standards

Risk management

Tender evaluation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical/electrical engineering or rail systems

Master’s degree in transportation engineering or maintenance management

Job description

Job Purpose

• Lead planning, oversight, and compliance of Dubai Metro Alstom rolling stock maintenance and delivery programs.
• Ensure safety, performance, and integration with RTA standards.
• Govern contractor execution, testing, and lifecycle optimization to sustain reliable service.

Roles & Accountabilities

Strategy

• Develop Alstom rolling stock maintenance strategies with KPIs and optimization initiatives aligned to operational and strategic objectives.
• Support the preparation of functional requirements and technical specifications for Alstom rolling stock and associated procurements.
• Provide technical expertise in tender evaluations, apply value engineering principles, and oversee contractor performance on Alstom projects.
• Supervise all technical systems related to Alstom rolling stock and mass transit maintenance, ensuring system sustainability and integration with internal and external platforms.
• Maintain risk register, oversee hazard mitigation measures, verify safety cases, and manage variations/claims related to Alstom rolling stock and associated systems.

Operations

• Monitor Alstom rolling stock maintenance contracts to ensure quality, compliance, and timely execution of preventive and corrective maintenance programmes.
• Review and evaluate contractor submissions related to design, installation, and maintenance of subsystems including HVAC, propulsion, brakes, TCMS, and doors.
• Coordinate cross-functional interfaces involving signaling, SCADA, power, depot, and communications to ensure seamless implementation and serviceability.
• Lead and supervise Factory and Site Acceptance Testing activities; oversee commissioning, technical inspections, and quality assurance for Alstom assets.
• Analyze performance data and maintenance reports for Alstom rolling stock; prepare detailed assessments and recommendations for management.
• Oversee preventive and corrective maintenance programmes for workshop equipment, ensuring fault analysis and corrective actions meet safety and performance standards.
• Manage spare parts availability for Alstom rolling stock and workshop equipment, ensuring supplier compliance with Authority policies and procedures.
• Coordinate scrapping and replacement of Alstom railway & mass transit assets in accordance with Authority policies and collaborate with relevant departments.
• Facilitate accurate registration and financial valuation of Alstom railway assets resulting from projects, ensuring data integrity in coordination with concerned departments.

Product / Process Improvement

• Review and update Alstom maintenance specifications, manuals, and standards to align with evolving technical requirements and industry best practices.
• Utilise the Maintenance Management System to identify root causes of faults, recommend corrective actions, and ensure effective contractor execution.
• Propose modifications to maintenance plans, validate engineering changes, and assess variation claims in collaboration with operators and contractors.
• Review, audit, and approve maintenance-related requests, improvement procedures, and engineering changes and coordinate with Contracts, Procurement, and Finance for financial disbursements.

Physical Working Conditions

• Conduct field inspections during handover, site acceptance, testing, commissioning, and quality audits; ensure snag identification, tracking, and closure during the Defect Liability Period (DLP) for Alstom assets.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, or rail systems engineering; master’s degree in transportation Engineering or maintenance management.

Experience

• 6+ years in case of master’s degree (8+ years in case of bachelor’s degree).