Purpose of Job
The purpose of this position is to provide comprehensive technical support to the line maintenance team to ensure that the rolling stock operates in a safe and reliable manner for the Dubai Metro railway.
Knowledge, Skills and Experience
- A holder of degree or high diploma of post secondary education in mechanical or electrical engineering discipline;
- A minimum of 3 years of relevant working experience in the maintenance, design, testing or commissioning of rolling stock such as 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 (train management system), is highly preferable;
- At least 2 years of supervisory and management experience managing a technical support team with an aim to minimise the equipment down time and asset life cycle costs of the rolling stock;
- Considerable knowledge in maintenance planning, preparing maintenance budget, maintenance plans and procedures, technical specifications, safety and quality plan as required;
- Professionally qualified with membership of a recognised engineering institution;
- Must be a skilled manager in communicating, motivating and developing staff;
- Highly motivated and flexibility to work in a time-sensitive environment to respond quickly and effectively to unanticipated high workloads, events and emergencies;
- Thorough understanding of all aspects of safety issues related to railway operations.
Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities
- Assist the Rolling Stock & Depots Manager and collaborate with the Fleet Manager in preparing the maintenance budget, in managing and allocating resources
- Supervise and oversee all aspects of technical support activities pertaining to rolling stock including software configuration management, technical support, preparation of maintenance procedures and instructions, safety and quality plans and procedures;
- Act as a technical expert to provide suggestions to improve the existing system performance including appropriate modifications, new works planning and implementation;
- As the back-up of the Fleet Manager when he/she is on-leave;
- Provide training, support and guidance on rolling stock maintenance within the Engineering & Maintenance Department and to the O&M organisation at large;
- Meeting the Key Performance Indicators according to the targets agreed with the Rolling Stock & Depots Manager.
- Manage the rolling stock maintenance section to ensure outputs delivered are to an appropriate standard on time and within the maintenance budget allocated for the maintenance of rolling stock.
Safety Responsibilities
- Ensure that the safety standards within the section of rolling stock are established and in compliance with the company safety policy and procedures;
- Ensure that the safety procedures are fully observed and implemented during all maintenance activities on rolling stock implemented internally or by the subcontractors;
- Conduct regular health, safety, quality and environmental management review
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