Rolling Stock Senior Technician

KEOLIS Group; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 180,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

Keolis MHI in the UAE seeks a skilled Rolling Stock Maintenance Technician to deliver specialist level 4/5 maintenance for Dubai Metro rolling stock and on-track plants. You will assist the team leader, perform inspections, diagnostics and repairs, and help maintain safe, compliant operations.

The role requires hands-on experience with electromechanical systems, knowledge of safety procedures, and the ability to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment. A UAE driving license is preferred.

Qualifications

• Experience in maintenance, repair and overhaul of rolling stock subsystems.
• Ability to read technical drawings and method statements.
• Strong problem-solving and fault-diagnosis skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist in specialist maintenance activities for rolling stock and on-track plants.
• Carry out routine inspections, replace consumables and perform repairs.
• Test electromechanical assemblies and replace faulty components.
• Operate and calibrate hydraulic and pneumatic systems; verify tolerances.
• Maintain maintenance records using the CMMS and ensure safety compliance.

Skills

Mechanical mind

Electrical testing

Hydraulic systems

Documentation

Communication skills

UAE driving license

Education

Vocational diploma in electrical or mechanical engineering

Job description

Job description

The purpose of this position is to provide effective specialist and level 4 & 5 engineering and maintenance services covering the Rolling Stock and On Track Plants for Dubai Metro

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist the Rolling Stock Team Leader in carrying out specialist and level 4 & 5 of preventive and corrective maintenance activities and modifications on rolling stock and on track plants.
• Carry out routine vehicle inspections, inspecting parts for surface defects, changing of consumable items, perform all level of repairs and technical cleaning.
• Perform roles necessary for the management of the safe system of works, including to meet tight maintenance schedules.
• Test functional performance of electromechanical assemblies using various test instruments, replace, install electrical and electronic parts and hardware in housings or assemblies, align, fit and assemble component parts, using electronics tools, hand tools, power tools, fixtures, templates, and microscopes.
• Operate metalworking machines, repair, rework, and calibrate hydraulic and pneumatic assemblies and systems, verify dimensions and clearances of parts to ensure conformance to specifications and to meet operational specifications and tolerances.
• Perform time sensitive fault diagnostics and component replacement (repair in situ or inside depot) on the rolling stock.
• Follow the appropriate maintenance procedures and instructions, operating rules and procedures to ensure compliance with the required requirements.
• Carry out wheel re-profiling of the rolling stock annually or as required using under-floor wheel lathe.
• Perform train overhaul at defined interval by inspecting and repairing major components and systems.
• Assist the Rolling Stock Team Leader and/ or other technical support staff to implement complex systems or new projects.
• To be assigned and rotated to the First Line Response Technicians team when required
• Produce and maintain accurate maintenance records of rolling stock, tools and plant machinery performance, work accomplished and other information using a computerized maintenance management system.
• Perform and carry out duties as instructed/ directed by the Rolling Stock Team Leader and other senior Rolling Stock Maintenance staff.
• Implement and follow safe access process
• Perform shift and emergency duties when required
• Ensure compliance with the Keolis MHI Management System and all relevant business processes, procedures and work instructions to deliver all work with appropriate quality and governance standards.
• Ensure security and integrity of all data provided including reporting performance, finance and customer information; reference Keolis MHI non-disclosure policy.
• To exercise personal duty of care for their own health, safety and welfare and for those affected by their acts or omissions; reference SMS GSOP-HSE1-6 Keolis MHI organisational HSE responsibilities.
• Ensure compliance with all training requirements of Keolis MHI and ensure adherence to these requirements at all times whilst in employment.
• Report any accidents, incidents, breaches or potential breaches to appropriate management or the speak up process.

KEY SKILLS

• Must have good eyesight and normal colour vision
• Strong mechanical mind, and ability to grasp the complexity of inner workings of rolling stock.
• Ability to use and calibrate various electrical, electronic and mechanical test equipment and PC for the maintenance of rolling stock.
• Ability to write simple technical reports, routine business correspondence, prepare method statements and drawings as required.
• Possess good communication skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently and work productively in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
• Strong organisational skills, detail oriented, and the ability to handle multiple priorities.
• Preferably holds a valid UAE driving license with good driving skill and experience.

EXPERIENCE

• Working knowledge in maintaining, repairing and overhaul of car body, bogies and suspension, couplers and draft gears, operators' control, propulsion system, friction brakes, batteries, auxiliary power supply and electrical equipment, car doors and doors control, ventilation and air-conditioning components, train control and monitoring system for rolling stock is essential.
• Prior experience in shunting and driving engineering vehicles and/or locomotives would be added advantage.

EDUCATIONAL QUALIFCATION

• Vocational trade certificate or diploma in electrical or mechanical engineering discipline or equivalent.