OTP Driver Team Leader

KEOLIS Group; Dubai; On-site; AED 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A transportation company is seeking a qualified manager to oversee OTP drivers in Dubai, ensuring safe operations and compliance with safety regulations. The ideal candidate will have experience in driving OTP/EV, training capabilities, and strong communication skills. This position offers opportunities for professional growth and requires a UAE driving license.

Qualifications

• Experience in driving OTP / EV / Train.
• Must have good eyesight and normal color vision.
• Fluent in English (Oral & Written).
• Holder of UAE Driving License.

Responsibilities

• Manage OTP driving competent staff for safe operations.
• Perform competence assessments and ensure certification updates.
• Provide training and act as key instructor for OTP driving.
• Respond effectively to abnormal working conditions.

Skills

Problem Solving

Communication

Teamwork

Resilience

Education

High School Diploma or Vocational Training Certificate

Job description

The purpose of this position is to manage OTP driving competent E&M staff (‘OTP Drivers’) in providing safe and reliable driving of OTP (On-Track Plant) / EV (Engineering Vehicles) on the Mainline and within Depots. He is also responsible for providing training and certification for E&M staff requiring OTP driving competency.

Main Responsibilities

Strategic

• Manage OTP driving competent staff to provide safe, efficient and reliable OTP / EV movements.
• Perform Competence Assessments of all OTP driving competent staff as per Competency Management System and ensure that their competency certificates are updated.
• Act as the key training instructor for OTP / EV driving in the depot and mainline.
• In an emergency, control the movement / stop any on-track vehicles with the use of verbal communications, hand signals and use of horn.
• Must be able to respond to abnormal working conditions and identify faults and failures accurately in OTP / EV and related onboard equipment.
• Perform and carry out other duties as directed by the Track Manager and Track Engineers.

Financial

• Ensure that all planned and unplanned movements of OTP / EV are completed without any delay to achieve maintenance targets and prevent fines due to missed KPIs.

Stakeholder / Customer

• Investigate and report incidents / near miss cases, provide appropriate reports and recommend action and remedial measures.
• Enforce safety rules and regulations and carry out necessary procedures to ensure the safety of members of the public and employees of the railway.

Operational

• Report for duty fully prepared and ready to drive/operate OTP / EV.
• Ensure that required pre-start checks are conducted (including static / dynamic and emergency brake tests) prior to driving.
• Ensure that all goods / tools are safely stored / coupled and an external inspection of vehicle is carried out prior to departure.
• Prior to driving OTP, maintain communications with the correct authority (Depot / Train Controller or Engineering Controller) ensuring routes are set appropriately and receiving the appropriate authority to move the vehicle.
• When driving, knows the limits of the required movement, drives using line of sight principle, knows and understands speed restrictions and regulates speed in line with restrictions and conditions.
• Comply fully with procedures and work instructions as part of the training and induction courses for OTP driving competent staff.
• Conduct handover of vehicle to designated authority once movement is completed.

Capability / People

• Continuously provide guidance / coaching and mentorship to all OTP / EV competent operators.

Dimensions

• Mainly lineside / OTP environment
• Classroom when conducting training

Key Competencies

Technical Competencies

• Problem Solving – identifies problems within own area of remit & takes responsibility for finding a solution regardless of the causes.

Behavioural Competencies

• Drive for Results – actively works towards ambitious personal goals, demonstrates enthusiasm and energy toward all aspects of work. Shows drive to make a difference to others at work.
• Communication – the ability to communicate information clearly and effectively to both internal and external stakeholders.
• Teamwork – good interpersonal skills and the ability to establish trust with executives and managers at all levels, as well as manage and motivate colleagues with leadership and strong organizational skills.
• Resilience – remains calm in uncertain or challenging situations & consistently behaves in a manner that is acceptable to others.

Minimum Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma or Vocational Training Certificate
• Experience: Experience in driving OTP / EV / Train; Must have good eyesight and normal color vision
• Certification: OTP / EV Driving Certification
• Skills: Fluent in English (Oral & Written); OTP / EV / Train Driving Training
• License: Holder of UAE Driving License