Telecommunication Maintenance Supervisor

Hitachi; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company is seeking a Railway Telecommunication Systems Maintenance Supervisor in Abu Dhabi. The successful candidate will manage a telecom team, ensuring safety and efficiency of communication systems crucial to rail operations. This engaging role offers opportunities for career development in a dynamic environment alongside competitive remuneration and benefits.

Benefits

Career progression opportunities

Competitive salary and benefits

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years experience in railway telecom systems.
• At least 2 years in a supervisory role.
• Valid certifications in fiber optics or Cisco networking are desirable.

Responsibilities

• Supervise day-to-day operations of the telecom team.
• Oversee maintenance of GSM-R, fiber optic, and CCTV systems.
• Ensure compliance with railway safety standards.

Skills

Technical Expertise in GSM-R systems

Fiber optic splicing

IP networking

CCTV system maintenance

Access control systems knowledge

Education

Diploma or Degree in Telecommunications, Electronics, or IT

Tools

OTDR

Spectrum analyzers

Excel

Job description

Location:

Abu Dhabi Abu Dhabi United Arab Emirates

Job ID:

R0097634

Date Posted:

Company Name:

HITACHI RAIL STS S.P.A.

Profession (Job Category):

Engineering & Science

Job Schedule:

Full time

Remote:

No

About Us

A career at Hitachi Rail will help create a legacy. With operations in every corner of the world our work goes to the cutting-edge of digital transformation and technology. From the multi-cultural strength of our global organisation to the sustainable and innovative ways we work to bring people together theres something for everyone to get stuck into. And thats where you come in.

Job Description:

Hitachi Rail are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Railway Telecommunication Systems Maintenance Supervisor to oversee and manage the maintenance corrective works and continuous improvement of railway telecom systems. This includes GSM-R fiber optic networks IP-based communication CCTV systems and access control infrastructure across the railway network. The successful candidate will supervise a team of telecom technicians ensuring 24/7 operational support and technical excellence across all systems Located Abu Dhabi Region UAE.

Why Join Us

• Be part of a mission-critical team ensuring the safety and reliability of railway operations.
• Opportunity to lead innovation in railway telecom technology.
• Career progression and technical development pathways.
• Competitive salary and benefits.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate day-to-day operations of the telecom team.
• Oversee preventive maintenance corrective maintenance fault investigation and repairs on:
  • GSM-R telecom systems (voice/data communication for rail operations)
  • Fiber optic backbones and patching infrastructure
  • IP networking equipment (switches WIFI)
  • CCTV and surveillance systems
  • Access control systems (ACS badge readers turnstiles barriers)
• Ensure compliance with railway safety and telecom standards.
• Manage shift rosters to ensure 24/7 support coverage and incident response.
• Conduct root cause analysis of recurring issues and propose long-term solutions.
• Lead innovation and improvement works including system upgrades and new technology integration.
• Prepare reports on system performance incident response and team productivity.
• Maintain accurate records of maintenance logs configurations and assets.
• Act as point of escalation for complex technical issues.
• Promote safety culture and ensure compliance with HSE policies.

Desired Skills and Knowledge

Technical Expertise

• Strong knowledge of GSM-R systems and protocols.
• Hands-on experience with fiber optic splicing OTDR testing and link troubleshooting.
• Proficient in IP networking routing switching VLANs DHCP DNS VPNs.
• Experience in configuring and maintaining security systems CCTV (IP & analog) NVRs and video analytics.
• Familiarity with access control systems integration badge access biometric systems.
• Understanding of railway telecom standards and safety procedures.

Leadership & Operational Skills

• Proven experience managing technical teams and shift schedules.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills under pressure.
• Ability to prioritize and multitask in a live operational environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Capability to lead and mentor junior technicians and trainees.

Tools & Systems

• Familiarity with telecom management systems (e.g M200 MAE. U200. Esight).
• Proficiency in using diagnostic tools: OTDRs spectrum analyzers IP scanners multimeters etc.
• Experience with documentation and ticketing tools (Excel SharePoint Remedy etc.).

Qualifications

• Diploma or Degree in Telecommunications Electronics IT or related field.
• Minimum 5 years experience in railway or critical infrastructure telecom systems.
• At least 2 years in a supervisory or team-lead role.
• Valid certifications in fiber optics Cisco networking (CCNA/CCNP) or IP CCTV are desirable.
• Rail Safety Certification (PTS or equivalent) preferred.

Shift & Work Requirements

• Willingness to work rotating shifts including nights weekends and holidays.
• Availability for on-call support as required.
• Physically fit and able to work on trackside infrastructure if needed.
• Must hold a valid drivers license.

Thank you for your interest in Hitachi Rail. If your application is of interest we will be in contact. Please do not hesitate to discover more about us and our latest jobs at Hitachi Rail there is a place for everyone. We welcome and value differences in background age gender sexuality family status disability race nationality ethnicity religion and world view. It is our commitment to create an inclusive environment - we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

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