The purpose of this position is to supervise and lead a number of line maintenance teams to provide effective engineering and maintenance services covering the power supply systems for Dubai Metro.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead and give guidance to a number of Power Supply engineering and maintenance teams in carrying out all level of preventive and corrective maintenance activities and minor modifications on power supply system covering H.V. traction power supplies, stray current & EMC monitoring, sub-stations, L.V. systems & emergency power supplies, uninterrupted power supplies, L.V. main switch, wayside isolators and any other parts within the power supply system.
• Coordinate and allocate resources to all aspects of technical activities to power supply system on a day-to-day basis;
• Supervise and diagnose cause of electrical or mechanical malfunction or failure of operational equipment, replace faulty equipment and handover/taken back to the electrical workshop for repair.
• Lead and conduct periodical electrical testing, stress testing, check motor-control devices, switch panels, transformers, circuit breakers and gas insulated switches, generator windings, solenoids, and other electrical equipment and components and recommend or initiatem odification or replacement of equipment which fails to meet acceptable operating standards.
• Follow the relevant procedures and work instructions to ensure compliance with Keolis-MHI Dubai Metro requirements.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records of power supply system and equipment performance, work accomplished and other information using a computerised maintenance management system.
• Carry out 24-hour on-call responsibility for incidents and emergency within its section.
• Assist subordinates with the job familiarisation where required.
• Assist Power Supply Senior Engineer and Mechanical, Electrical & Plumbing Services Manager in maintenance planning and program track maintenance.
• Assist the Power Supply Senior Engineer and Mechanical, Electrical & Plumbing Services Manager and/or other technical support staff to implement complex systems or new projects.
• Give guidance to Power Supply Team Leaders to maintain accurate maintenance records of Power Supply, equipment performance, work accomplished and other information using a computerized maintenance management system.
• Conduct performance review, disciplinary and grievance for Power Supply Team Leaders and First Line Response Technicians (MEPS);
• 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 Power Supply Senior Engineer and Mechanical, Electrical & Plumbing Services Manager.

KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED

• Working knowledge in 750V DC traction, transmission and distribution, 132K and 33K GIS, 132kV/33kV transformers, reactors, condensers, earthing transformer, high speed DC circuit breakers, cabling system, 3rd rail electrification, power sub-stations and ancillary plant would be a definite advantage.

KEY SKILLS

• Ability to use and calibrate various electrical and electronics test equipment and PC for the maintenance of power supply system.
• 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 power supply maintenance technician in maintaining and repairing power supply and distribution system preferably in a rail or power utilities industry.
• Preferably with 3 years of supervisory and management experience in supervising a team of qualified power supply maintenance technicians in carrying out the maintenance activities and/or with minimum of 2 years of working experience as Power Supply Team Leader to carry out maintenance activities.
• Knowledge and experience in operating SCADA control and configuring programmable logic controllers is essential.

EDUCATIONAL QUALIFCATION

• Ideally a degree holder or higher diploma in electrical engineering discipline or equivalent.