Equipment Maintenance Foreman

Etihad Rail Operating Companies; Al Fayah; On-site; AED 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Etihad Rail Operating Companies in the United Arab Emirates is seeking an Equipment Maintenance Supervisor to develop and implement work plans that meet depot output targets while upholding safety, quality, and regulatory standards. You will collaborate with the Maintenance Manager to drive reliability and availability within budget constraints.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree or Apprentice-trained engineering qualifications, plus knowledge of railway standards and vehicle systems, with

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field.
• Apprentice trained or relevant engineering qualifications.
• Knowledge of applicable discipline-based railway standards.
• Knowledge of hydraulic, electric and pneumatic systems and diesel engines.
• Full driving license.

Responsibilities

• Plans, coordinates and executes all the activities of the Equipment maintenance Team.
• Supervises personnel and approves the plan for all production activities of the team.
• Ensures all activities are performed safely, within regulatory and company requirements, and in accordance with safety and security standards.
• Ensures that the teams fully competent and adequate personnel is available for the day-to-day tasks.
• Assists management in developing the production component of the annual budget and manages controllable expenditures.
• Engage in and maintain competence skills in relation to vehicle maintenance.
• Provide on call services as required.
• Engage in a multi-skill training in order to be able to participate in the maintenance of all types of vehicles.
• Engage in a Continuous Improvement culture, fully engaging in the process of sharing best practice.
• Provide training and guidance to other equipment maintenance technicians.
• Implement and deliver the skill and knowledge transfer requirements.
• Operation and supervision of depot equipment.
• Protect and maintain the depot's tools and equipment in a serviceable condition, ensuring necessary certification is valid.
• Report and record unsafe acts and unserviceable equipment promptly.
• Carry out Designated Person duties as required.

Skills

Railway standards knowledge

Hydraulic, electric, pneumatic systems

Diesel engines knowledge

English - advanced

Education

Bachelor's degree

Apprentice trained

Engineering qualifications

Tools

Full driving license

Job description

Position Overview:

In conjunction with the equipment maintenance supervisor or Maintenance Manager, develop and implement work plans which will deliver the required output in order to deliver depot output targets to the laid down technical, safety and quality standards, within the agreed budget to achieve the agreed availability and reliability standards.

Roles and Responsibility:

• Plans, coordinates and executes all the activities of the Equipment maintenance Team.
• Supervises personnel and approves the plan for all production activities of the team.
• Ensures all activities are performed safely, within relevant regulatory and company requirements, and in accordance with safety and security standards.
• Ensures that the teams fully competent and adequate personnel is available for the day-to-day tasks.
• Assists management in developing the production component of the annual budget and manages controllable expenditures.
• Engage in and maintain competence skills in relation to vehicle maintenance.
• Provide on call services as required.
• Engage in multi-skill training in order to be able to participate in the maintenance of all types of vehicles.
• Engage in a Continuous Improvement culture, fully engaging in the process of sharing best practice.
• Provide training and guidance to other equipment maintenance technicians.
• Implement and deliver the skill and knowledge transfer requirements.
• Operation and supervision of depot equipment.
• Protect and maintain the depot's tools and equipment in a serviceable condition, ensuring necessary certification is valid.
• Report and record unsafe acts and unserviceable equipment promptly.
• Carry out Designated Person duties as required.

Desirable qualifications, skills and experience

Academic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in relevant field.

Professional Qualifications:

• Apprentice trained and/or relevant engineering qualifications.
• Knowledge of applicable discipline-based railway standards.
• Knowledge of hydraulic, electric and pneumatic systems and diesel engines.
• Full driving license.

Experience:

• Relevant industry experience.
• Experience in writing reports.

Other Skills:

• English as first language or advanced level of written and verbal skill.
• Good planning skills.
• Ability to operate highly concentrated and accurately especially under stress of deadlines.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills and a proven ability to motivate and direct employees.
• Ability to work in a multicultural team.