Depot Equipment Senior Technician

Date:  Jul 30, 2026
Location: 

Dubaï, AE, 114190

Brand:  KEOLIS
Contract Type:  Permanent contract

The purpose of this position is to provide effective maintenance services covering the Depot Equipment and On Track Plants for Dubai Metro.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Strategic

  • Assist the Depot Equipment Team Leader in carrying out specialist preventive and corrective maintenance activities and modifications on depot equipment and on track plants.
  • Carry out routine inspections, inspecting parts for surface defects, changing of consumable items, perform all level of repairs and technical cleaning;
  • Test functional performance of electromechanical assemblies using various test instruments, replace, install electrical and electronic parts and hardware in housings or assemblies, align, fit and assemble component parts, using electronics tools, hand tools, power tools, fixtures, templates, and microscopes;
  • Operate metalworking machines, repair, rework, and calibrate hydraulic and pneumatic assemblies and systems, verify dimensions and clearances of parts to ensure conformance to specifications and to meet operational specifications and tolerances;
  • Perform time sensitive fault diagnostics and component replacement on the depot equipment;
  • Assist the Depot Equipment Team Leader and/ or other technical support staff to implement complex systems or new projects;
  • Produce and maintain accurate maintenance records of depot equipment, tools and plant machinery performance, work accomplished and other information using a computerized maintenance management system;
  • Perform and carry out duties as instructed/ directed by the Depot Equipment Team Leader and other senior Depot Equipment Maintenance staff;
  • Implement and follow safe access process;
  • Ensure compliance with all training requirements of Keolis-MHI and ensure adherence to these requirements at all times whilst in employment
  • Report any accidents, incidents, breaches or potential breaches to appropriate management or the speak up process.
  • Assist engineers/team leaders in technical investigations, incident reports, and equipment performance analysis.
  • Update maintenance logs, checklists, and equipment history cards.
  • Support spare parts identification, stock monitoring, and technical specifications review.

Financial

  • Ensure security and integrity of all data provided including reporting performance, finance and customer information; reference Keolis-MHI non-disclosure policy

Stakeholder / Customer

  • Coordinate with OEMs for complex troubleshooting and major overhauls.

Operational

  • Follow the appropriate maintenance procedures and instructions, operating rules and procedures to ensure compliance with the required requirements;

KEY COMPETENCIES

 Technical Competencies

  • Strong technical mind, and ability to grasp the complexity of inner workings of depot equipment;
  • Ability to use and calibrate various electrical, electronic and mechanical test equipment and PC for the maintenance of depot equipment;
  • Ability to diagnose, troubleshoot, and repair faults using diagnostic tools, test equipment, and technical manuals
  • Experience with preventive maintenance schedules, inspections, and servicing of depot equipment
  • Proficiency in electrical systems, including wiring, batteries, alternators, starters, sensors, and control units
  • Working knowledge of pneumatic, hydraulic, and cooling systems
  • Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, wiring diagrams, and schematics
  • Experience using computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS) or maintenance software for job logging and reporting
  • Competence in fault finding using diagnostic scanners and electronic testing instruments
  • Knowledge of safety regulations, lock‑out/tag‑out procedures, and safe work practices in a depot environment
  • Skills in spares management, tool handling, and workshop equipment operation

 

 Behavioural Competencies

  • Safety Consciousness - Demonstrates a strong commitment to health, safety, and environmental standards; consistently follows safe work procedures and reports hazards or incidents promptly.
  • Attention to Detail - Performs inspections, repairs, and documentation accurately, ensuring work meets quality and regulatory standards.
  • Teamwork and Collaboration - Works effectively with supervisors, technicians, and operations staff to ensure smooth depot and fleet operations.
  • Adaptability and Flexibility - Responds positively to changing priorities, shift work, breakdowns, and emergency repairs in a fast‑paced depot environment.
  • Discipline and Professional Conduct - Maintains punctuality, follows organisation rules and procedures, and always demonstrates professional behaviour.
  • Customer and Service Orientation - Understands the impact of maintenance quality on operations and service delivery; strives to support reliability and availability of vehicles/equipment.

 

EDUCATIONAL QUALIFCATIONS

Min.

Required

Desirable

Education

Vocational trade certificate or diploma in Electrical, Mechanical, or Automobile Engineering discipline, or an equivalent or higher-level engineering qualification

 

Experience

More than 2 years robust working knowledge in maintaining, repairing or overhauling of depot equipment's (like Under Floor Wheel Lath, Train Wash Plant, Wheel Lathe, Vertical Hub Boring Machine, Wheel Press, Wheel Measurement Equipment, In floor Lifting Jacks, Mobile Jacks, Turn tables, Bogie Hoists, Exle Elevators, AC filter cleaning machine, Deport Protection System, EOT Crane, Jib Cranes, Grinding Machine, Light Diesel Tractor etc) Prior experience in shunting and driving engineering vehicles and/or locomotives would be added advantage;
SKILLS
  1. Must have good eyesight and normal colour vision;
  2. Ability to write simple technical reports, routine business correspondence, prepare method statements and drawings as required;
  3. Possess good communication skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently and work productively in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment;
Strong organisational skills, detail oriented, and the ability to handle multiple priorities;

Preferably holds a valid UAE driving license with good driving skill and experience.

 


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