Signaling Technician

Star Services LLC; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 100,440 - 167,400; Full time

Job summary

Star Services LLC is seeking an experienced Signalling Technician to execute installation, cabling, assembly and pre-commissioning testing of railway signalling systems in Al Ain, UAE. The role involves site-based work with a focus on safety and adherence to project drawings.

The candidate should have 3+ years of railway signaling experience, a technical diploma or equivalent, a UAE driving license, and strong English skills.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience as a Signalling Technician on railway systems.
• Technical Diploma or High School Certificate in Electrical or Electronics or related field.
• Valid UAE driving license and immediate availability.
• Professional English proficiency; Arabic is a plus.
• Ability to work on site under harsh weather conditions.

Responsibilities

• Set up precast foundations for wayside equipment.
• Install wayside assets including axle counters, point machines, and Eurobalises per drawings.
• Oversee cable laying, tray routing, trackside junction box installations, wiring, and labeling.
• Perform pre-commissioning testing (Megger insulation checks, mechanical lock alignments, physical parameters).
• Direct subcontractors to meet milestones and draft Daily Progress Reports.
• Interpret electrical loop schematics, cable core termination charts, and signalling layout plans.
• Enforce Track Access and railway HSE protocols to maintain zero-compromise site safety.

Skills

Reading electrical schematics

Wiring plans

Multimeters

Insulation testers

English proficiency

Education

Technical Diploma or High School Certificate in Electrical or Electronics

Tools

Megger insulation tester

Cable tracer

Job description

Signalling Technician (Railway Systems)

Location: Al Ain, UAE (Site Office)

Work Schedule: Full-Time | 6 Days/Week

Reporting To: Installation Manager

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced Signalling Technician to execute the physical installation, cabling, assembly, and pre-commissioning testing of indoor and wayside railway signalling systems in Al Ain, UAE.

Key Responsibilities

• Set up and secure precast foundations for wayside equipment.
• Install critical wayside assets including axle counters, point machines, and Eurobalises per project drawings and vendor manuals.
• Oversee cable laying, tray routing, trackside junction box installations, wiring, and labeling.
• Perform pre-commissioning/static testing (Megger cable insulation checks, mechanical locking alignments, physical parameters).
• Direct subcontractors to meet milestones and draft Daily Progress Reports.
• Interpret electrical loop schematics, cable core termination charts, and signalling layout plans.
• Enforce strict Track Access and railway HSE protocols to maintain zero-compromise site safety.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Education: Technical Diploma or High School Certificate in Electrical, Electronics, or a related field.
• Experience: 3+ years as a Signalling Technician on railway systems (mainline experience required).
• Skills: Proficient in reading electrical schematics/wiring plans and operating multimeters and insulation testers.
• Licenses & Availability: Valid UAE driving license and immediate availability required.
• Languages: Professional English proficiency (spoken & written); Arabic is a plus.
• Work Environment: Willingness to work in a site-based environment under harsh weather conditions.