Shift Supervisor

ALSTOM Gruppe; Dubai; On-site; AED 60,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A global transport solutions company in Dubai is seeking an experienced Shift Supervisor to manage and direct employees at an APM system, ensuring efficient operations and compliance with safety policies. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in a related technical field and at least 5 years of experience in mass transit system operations and maintenance.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in operations and maintenance of a mass transit system.
• Ability to supervise and train subordinates and to enforce regulations.
• Basic knowledge of mechanical, electrical, electronic, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems.

Responsibilities

• Manage and direct employees at an APM system for operations and maintenance.
• Ensure compliance with Health, Safety, and Environment policies.
• Lead workforce to maintain efficient work teams.

Skills

Supervisory Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Safety Compliance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a related technical field

Job description

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Date: 1 Aug 2025

Location: Dubai, DU, AE

Company: Alstom

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, more than 80 000 colleagues lead the way to greener and smarter mobility worldwide, connecting cities as we reduce carbon and replace cars.

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, more than 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 Shift Supervisor in Dubai, United Arab Emirates we’re looking for?

Your future role

Manage and direct employees at an APM system to accomplish the overall operation and maintenance of the site system in accordance with customer contractual requirements and the policies and the procedures of the Company.

We’ll look to you for:

Technical/Engineering Functions:

• Enforce all company safety policies/Rules and promote positive Safety Culture.
• Lead and direct the workforce to build and maintain efficient and effective work teams.
• Direct the revision of procedures in response to customer concerns or in response to changing system priorities and requirements.
• Be knowledgeable of and compliant with the provisions of the particular contract under which the SDC must operate.
• Direct the development and administration of training programs for the enhancement of work team skills.
• Compile and submit reports to Director/Manager and/or division departments.
• Provide management presence and initiative in the absence of the SDC manager; provide other managerial and professional duties as assigned.
• Facilitate meetings with staff.
• Supervise and enforce site configuration control policies and procedures.
• Direct the planning, development, and use of systems to report, manage and analyze system operations, maintenance, inventory, spares and budgetary data.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with Alstom's Core Values and Leadership Attributes, Company policies and any applicable laws.
• Responsibilities include hiring and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; Competence Review; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems; providing efficiency and productivity from the work group.

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:

• Bachelor’s degree in a related technical field
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in operations and maintenance of a mass transit system
• Possess basic knowledge of the principles of mechanical, electrical, electronic, pneumatic and hydraulic systems.
• Experience with vehicle & wayside systems required and experience in Vehicle Systems, Signaling, Communication system, wayside switches, Power supply and platform screen doors will be preferred.
• Ability to maintain a rapport with employees and other personnel and the ability to deal courteously and effectively with others.
• Ability to supervise and train subordinates and to enforce regulations and related safety procedures.
• Sound interpersonal skills is a must.

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!

Important to note

As a global business, we’re an equal-opportunity employer that celebrates diversity across the 63 countries we operate in. We’re committed to creating an inclusive workplace for everyone.