Depot Equipment Team Leader

The purpose of this position is to supervise and lead a team of Depot Equipment Technicians to provide effective engineering and maintenance covering depot equipment for Dubai Metro. 

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

•  Assist the Depot Equipment Engineer in leading a number of Depot Equipment maintenance teams to carry out all level of preventive and corrective maintenance activities and minor modifications on plant machinery;
• Supervise routine vehicle inspections, inspecting parts for surface defects, changing of consumable items, perform minor repairs and technical cleaning;
• Manage the testing of 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;
• Supervise the operations of 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;
• Ensure the maintenance tools & equipment are in good condition
• Manage and perform time sensitive fault diagnostics and component replacement (repair in situ or inside depot) on rail maintenance equipment;
• Read blueprints, schematics, diagrams, and technical orders to determine methods and sequences of assembly, analyse and record test results, and prepare written testing documentation. Follow the appropriate maintenance procedures and instructions, operating procedures and instructions to ensure compliance with the required requirements;
• Collaborate with ME&P Services to perform plant machinery (under-floor wheel lathe, wheel monitoring equipment, etc.) checks and undertake repairs;
• Assist Depot Equipment Technicians in understanding and servicing of complex or new equipment;
• Lead Depot Equipment Engineer and/or other technical support staff to implement complex systems or new projects; 
• Produce and maintain accurate maintenance records of tools and plant machinery performance, work accomplished and other information using a computerized maintenance management system;
• Follow the appropriate maintenance procedures and instructions to ensure compliance with the requirements;
• Perform the role of Key Instructor to conduct relevant training courses; 
• Perform shift and emergency duties when required;
• Drive work vehicles when responding to emergencies and when required on duty;
• Perform and carry out duties as instructed/ directed by the Depot Equipment Engineer and Fleet Manager

KEY SKILLS

• Must have good eyesight and normal colour vision;
• Strong mechanical mind, and ability to grasp the complexity of inner workings of rolling stock;
• Thorough understanding of the use, calibration and care of various electronic test equipment and ability to interpret instructions in a variety of written, verbal, pictorial forms in order to carry out the maintenance activities as required;
• Ability to use and calibrate various electrical, electronic and mechanical test equipment and PC for the maintenance of depot equipment; 
• Ability to write simple technical reports, routine business correspondence, prepare method statements and drawings as required;
• 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;
• Hold a valid UAE driving license with good driving skill and experience 

EXPERIENCE

• Minimum 2 years work experience as a qualified electrical, mechanical, or electro-mechanical technician in maintaining and repairing depot equipment is highly preferable.

EDUCATIONAL QUALIFCATION

• Vocational trade certificate or diploma in electrical or mechanical engineering discipline or equivalent;