Terminals Facilities Maintenance Foreman

Position Overview:

The Terminal Facilities Foreman is responsible for leading the execution of facilities maintenance within the Terminals, including the day-to-day supervision of the respective Facilities Maintenance Team (Technicians), contractor management, and supervision.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Maintain a high profile in the promotion of safe working conditions and practices to ensure a safe working environment for all employees and contractors.
• Create documentation and provide technical support on asset conditions, work methods, budget preparation, costing, capital justifications, etc. to ensure technical consistency within the team.
• Manage the day-to-day activities of the Facilities Team as directed by the Facilities Management Supervisor.
• Plan, coordinate, and execute all tasks related to the maintenance, upgrades, and renewals of the systems under Facilities care, such as HVAC, Fire Fighting & Fire Alarm, Electrical LV, ELV, Diesel Generators, BMS, Locomotive Fuelling, Reticulated Fluid system, Mechanical Equipment (Air Compressor, Lifting Jack, Wheel Lathe, EOT Crane, etc.), Material Handling Systems (Conveyors, Rollers, Motors, hoppers, Radial Stackers), Railway Specific Loading/Unloading Equipment, Waste Water Treatment Plant, Chlorination System, Washing System, Civil Building Maintenance, Wheel Wash system, Silo, and related systems.
• Assist the Supervisor in investigations, root-cause analysis, and corrective measures definition.
• Provide On-Call coverage as directed by the Facilities Management Manager or Supervisor.
• Ensure adequate training and development of the employees reporting to the Facilities Foreman, including new joiners.
• Ensure compliance with the Etihad Rail DB Competency Management System across the Facilities section team members.
• Ensure adherence to the Etihad Rail DB Safety, Environment, and Quality policies and programs, including carrying out specific duties and responsibilities related to his job as spelled out in Management system documentation, policies, procedures, local documentation, Management System Manual, Safety Manual, and other related documents.
• Conduct regular safety inspections and implement corrective actions as required.
• Support the Facilities Management Supervisor to ensure that product compliance is maintained, identify, manage, and close out safety risks.
• Execute and record preventive, corrective, repair, and emergency activities.
• Engage with other operating disciplines, including planners, to coordinate facility maintenance activities.
• Local supervision of contractors and undertake similar and related tasks and duties as directed by the Facilities Maintenance Supervisor, as required.

Academic Qualifications:

University degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or Civil Engineering and 4 years of applicable experience, or High School Diploma and 7 years of applicable experience, preferably in Railway Terminals or Material Handling sectors.

Professional Qualifications:

• Full driving license or ability to convert it to UAE License.
• Knowledge of applicable Building Facilities or Material Handling Terminals, preferably within the Railway environment.
• Knowledge of UAE Fire Code and Electrical Wiring Regulations.
• Knowledge of SAP Maintenance module.
• Recognized competence assessor qualification.
• Contract Management principles knowledge.

Experience:

• Proven experience with Facilities Management or Material Handling Systems.
• Proven experience with fault and root cause analysis.
• 5 years of relevant experience in Facilities Management.
• Relevant experience in a Heavy Rail Environment or Loading/Unloading Terminal facilities.
• User experience with SAP and Contract Management Experience.