Connected Asset Data Specialist – Regulatory Compliance

Caterpillar; Dubai; On-site; AED 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Up to 25% travel

Office-based role: 5 days in the site

Job summary

Caterpillar in Dubai, UAE, is seeking a Connected Asset Data Specialist – Regulatory Compliance to support internal clients and engage with industry associations. You will identify, understand, and communicate regulatory requirements for product data across engine, machine, and power system products and their supporting digital apps, with a focus on the Middle East and Africa.

Responsibilities include collaborating with design teams, reviewing manuals for compliance, and maintaining metrics.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Computer Science, Engineering Technology, or similar field of study from an accredited college or university.
• A non-technical degree is acceptable provided the candidate meets job-related experience requirements.
• 4+ years of job-related experience in engineering, data science and compliance related role.

Responsibilities

• Contributing to established tools and processes to manage regulatory compliance and data governance.
• Working with design teams performing product and application compliance reviews
• Reviewing technical publications such as Operations & Maintenance Manuals and Special Instructions to ensure compliance related matters have been properly addressed.
• Keeping up to date on new industry standards and regulatory compliance requirements associated with data and communicating requirements to team members and clients.
• Developing and monitoring compliance metrics
• Representing the company externally in various industry association engagements
• Influencing legislation and regulations while in draft-form by working with regulatory bodies

Skills

Data communications

Asset connectivity

Analytical skills

Leadership

Communication

Negotiation

Arabic language

English language

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, computer science, engineering technology

Job description

Career Area

Engineering

Job Description

Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc.

When you join Caterpillar, you're joining a global team who cares not just about the work we do – but also about each other. We are the makers, problem solvers, and future world builders who are creating stronger, more sustainable communities. We don't just talk about progress and innovation here – but with our customers, where we work and live. Together, we are building a better world, so we can all enjoy living in it.

Your Work Shapes The World!

When you join Caterpillar, you're joining a global team who cares not just about the work we do – but also about each other. We are the makers, problem solvers and future world builders who are creating stronger, more sustainable communities. We don't just talk about progress and innovation here – we make it happen, with our customers, where we work and live. Together, we are building a better world, so we can all enjoy living in it!

Job Description

• The Connected Asset Data Specialist – Regulatory Compliance position is a specialized role that contributes to enterprise regulatory compliance by supporting internal clients and engaging with various industry associations.
• This position provides support for identifying, understanding, and communicating various regulatory requirements associated with product data from various engine, machine and power system products and their supporting digital applications.
• Data is an increasingly important part of Caterpillar’s business model, and this role is critical to reducing business risk.
• This position will focus on regulatory requirements related to product data in the Middle East and Africa.
• Additional responsibilities for this role include understanding the regulatory landscape and market access requirements for all products imported into North Africa and certification support for the Middle East and Africa.
• Direct work with other business units and teams requires the incumbent to demonstrate skills in negotiation, building consensus and achieving compromise.
• Ability to collaborate with all levels of clients or internal process partners is key.
• Impact of decisions made by this position may be far-reaching, to include the project team or immediate work group, division and/or business unit, suppliers, internal and external customers, and Caterpillar markets.
• Decisions may significantly impact product safety or security, warranty, patents, costs, sales, and customer perceptions.
• Strong communication, social, leadership, project management and business management skills are essential.
• Major challenges facing incumbents are keeping up to date with evolving regulatory compliance requirements and technology by comprehending complex texts and concepts from journals, industry standards and regulations and demonstrating technical expertise in specialty areas of data compliance.
• This position must demonstrate the ability to develop and manage complex projects to plan. Demonstrated skills in leading teams through challenging technical issues are essential.
• The incumbent must be able to communicate effectively across the organization and create professional interactions with internal teams and external agencies around the globe.
• Candidates for this position must be comfortable working in a rapidly evolving regulatory and commercial environment.

Job Duties

• Contributing to established tools and processes to manage regulatory compliance and data governance.
• Working with design teams performing product and application compliance reviews
• Reviewing technical publications such as Operations & Maintenance Manuals and Special Instructions to ensure compliance related matters have been properly addressed.
• Keeping up to date on new industry standards and regulatory compliance requirements associated with data and communicating requirements to team members and clients.
• Developing and monitoring compliance metrics
• Representing the company externally in various industry association engagements
• Influencing legislation and regulations while in draft-form by working with regulatory bodies

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Computer Science, Engineering Technology, or similar field of study from an accredited college or university.
• A non-technical degree is acceptable provided the candidate meets job-related experience requirements.
• 4+ years of job-related experience in engineering, data science and compliance related role

Top Candidates will also have

• Experience with radio or data communications and asset connectivity
• Experience with telematics certification, data regulations and digital app development
• Engineering development or validation experience with mobile machines, engines or power systems
• Excellent analytical skills
• Extensive understanding of complex engineering concepts and applications
• Self-starter, strong technical skills, and leadership skills
• Ability to communicate technical information effectively with team members and others in the work group, as well employees in other units, customers, and suppliers.
• Capability to network and communicate across a diverse range of backgrounds, cultures, and management levels.
• Experience in technical advocacy and demonstrated negotiation skills.
• Arabic and English languages, French would be a plus.

Additional Information

• The location for this position is Dubai, UAE
• Domestic relocation assistance is available for this position.
• This position may require up to 25% travel.
• This is a fully office-based position requiring 5 days per week in the office when not traveling for business.

Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion or belief, sex, age, national origin, citizenship status, marital status, military/veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical or mental disability or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws.

Caterpillar is committed to creating a dynamic work environment that values diversity and inclusion, respect and integrity, customer focus, and innovation. For more information, visit https://www.caterpillar.com/en/careers/why-caterpillar.html

NB. The panel cannot make assumptions when shortlisting therefore please demonstrate your qualifications and experience on your CV relevant to the criteria outlined.

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