Operations & Maintenance Technician

Alstom; Dubai; On-site; AED 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative company is seeking a full-time Operations & Maintenance Technician to join their dynamic team in Dubai. This role involves inspecting, troubleshooting, and maintaining advanced transit systems, ensuring efficient operations and customer satisfaction. You will work with cutting-edge technologies and contribute to the development of safe work procedures while collaborating with diverse teams. The company offers a supportive environment for growth and development, making it an exciting opportunity for those passionate about sustainable mobility solutions. If you are ready to make a tangible impact in the transit industry, we want to hear from you!

Benefits

Comprehensive Health Coverage

Pension Plan

Award-winning Learning Opportunities

Dynamic Work Environment

Competitive Reward Package

Qualifications

• Extensive knowledge in electronic, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.
• Experience in transit systems operation and maintenance.
• Familiarity with safety inspections and HSE standards.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance, inspections, and repairs on transit systems.
• Troubleshoot complex systems to identify failures.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety policies.

Skills

Electronic Systems Knowledge

Mechanical Systems Knowledge

Hydraulic Systems Knowledge

Pneumatic Systems Knowledge

Troubleshooting Skills

Communication Skills

Safety Compliance

Education

Technical Degree in Engineering or Related Field

Tools

Site Information Management System

Electronic Test Equipment

Job description

Leading societies to a low carbon future, Alstom develops and markets mobility solutions that provide the sustainable foundations for the future of transportation. Our product portfolio ranges from high-speed trains, metros, monorail, and trams to integrated systems, customised services, infrastructure, signalling and digital mobility solutions. Joining us means joining a caring, responsible, and innovative company where more than 70,000 people lead the way to greener and smarter mobility, worldwide

At Alstom, we understand transport networks and what moves people. From high-speed trains, metros, monorails, and trams, to turnkey systems, services, infrastructure, signalling and digital mobility, we offer our diverse customers the broadest portfolio in the industry. Every day, 80,000 colleagues lead the way to greener and smarter mobility worldwide, connecting cities as we reduce carbon and replace cars.

Could you be the full-time onsite Operations & Maintenance Technician in Dubai, United Arab Emirates we’re looking for?

Your future role

The Dubai APM Operation & Maintenance Technician will be responsible for inspecting, testing, troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining the complete System related to Wayside and Vehicles, maintenance-of-way equipment, and maintaining all equipment related to the system. These individuals will be capable operating the system from OCC and recovery/restorative actions on the mainline or in the yard. The Employee is also responsible for the day-to-day support of customer service through effective communications, maintenance of balanced headways, buildup, and reduction of trains for revenue service; effective utilization of emergency and failure management strategies; support of maintenance through efficient implementation of the Site Rules and Operating & Maintenance Procedures and clearances; and any other support which affects or could affect customer service.

We’ll look to you for:

Perform corrective and preventive maintenance, inspections, repairs, and adjustments to all systems, subsystems, and components of an electronic, mechanical, electro-mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic nature.

Trouble-shoot complex systems and components to identify problems or failures.

Use various electronic test equipment to diagnose/isolate faults.

Install/repair complex wiring assemblies including modifications

Assist in the development of procedures or improvements on periodic inspection, repairs, maintenance, and schedules to reduce out-of-service time.

Assist in the development of drawings, specs, schematics or other written or verbal instructions for use by lower classified personnel and assist in the development of training courses.

Assist in the development of vehicle maintenance schedules and priorities.

Know and utilize safe work procedures and assure that others working in the area are also working in a safe manner. Report all potentially unsafe procedures or conditions. Lead development of safe work area and procedures for new work tasks.

Ability to use the Site Information Management System, Central Control (control center operations, dispatch terminal, communication interface panels, and process control systems).

System and vehicle recovery (electronic, Electro-mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic systems),Wayside (train control, traction power, communication and related system).

Through interaction with the ATC system, manages the assembly of rail vehicle consists and ensures that the scheduled trains are correctly configured and available for movement into customer service

Through interaction with ATC, ATP and communication systems, implements and/or coordinates contingency plans to include the necessary strategies as defined by the supervisor during service disruptions and emergencies to minimize delays and inconvenience to the customer.

Responsible for the power configuration through interaction with the PDS system for normal service, or maintenance and emergency activities.

Works within defined policies and procedures regarding both normal and emergency operations. Through interaction with the communications and CCTV systems, monitors platforms, stations, intrusion alarms, customer activity and any other system which affects customer service. Works variable hours and shifts as needed for coverage. Proficient with the function, recovery and reboot procedures of all Central Control Equipment.

Ability to use Site Information Management System

HEALTH AND SAFETY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Ensure compliance with Health, Safety, and Environment (EHS) policies and procedures in all maintenance and operations.

Ensure Compliance towards Alstom's Zero Deviation Policy (AZDP)

Identify, evaluate, and manage risks related to safety, health, and the environment.

Perform regular safety inspections to ensure compliance with HSE standards.

Propose initiatives to enhance HSE performance and reduce risks.

Report unsafe acts, non-compliance and hazards. Propose mitigations and corrective actions.

All about you

We value passion and attitude over experience. That’s why we don’t expect you to have every single skill. Instead, we’ve listed some that we think will help you succeed and grow in this role:

Extensive knowledge in all electronic, mechanical, electro/mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems, subsystems, and components related to transit systems.

Experience or understanding of transit systems and transit vehicle operation and maintenance,

Familiarity with safety inspections, HSE standards, and risk management,

Excellent communication skills in both native language and English,

Skilled in troubleshooting and diagnosing electronic and mechanical failures,

Proficient with computer applications for reports, shift communications, and inventory control,

Competency in basic mathematical calculations,

Ability to interpret technical instructions and manage abstract and concrete variables

Things you’ll enjoy

Join us on a life-long transformative journey – the rail industry is here to stay, so you can grow and develop new skills and experiences throughout your career. You’ll also:

Collaborate with transverse teams and helpful colleagues,

Work with cutting-edge transit systems and maintenance technologies to ensure exceptional service and safety,

Progress towards becoming a leader in technical operations and maintenance within the transit industry,

Utilise our dynamic working environment to foster your skills and expertise,

Contribute to innovative projects,

Steer your career in whatever direction you choose across functions and countries,

Benefit from our investment in your development, through award-winning learning,

Benefit from a fair and dynamic reward package that recognises your performance and potential, plus comprehensive and competitive social coverage (life, medical, pension)

You don’t need to be a train enthusiast to thrive with us. We guarantee that when you step onto one of our trains with your friends or family, you’ll be proud. If you’re up for the challenge, we’d love to hear from you!

Alstom is the leading company in the mobility sector, solving the most interesting challenges for tomorrow’s mobility. That’s why we value inquisitive and innovative people who are passionate about working together to reinvent mobility, making it smarter and more sustainable. Day after day, we are building an agile, inclusive and responsible culture, where a diverse group of people are offered opportunities to learn, grow and advance in their careers, with options across functions and geographic locations. Are you ready to join a truly international community of great people on a challenging journey with a tangible impact and purpose?

Equal opportunity statement:
Alstom is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive working environment where all our employees are encouraged to reach their full potential, and individual differences are valued and respected. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by local law.

Job Type: Experienced

About the company

Leading the way to greener and smarter mobility worldwide, Alstom develops and markets integrated systems that provide the sustainable foundations for the future of transportation.