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Job description / Role
Make a difference every day
The Job Opportunity
- The purpose of this position is to provide effective engineering and maintenance services covering the power supply for Dubai Metro.
Key accountabilities
- Assist the Power Supply Team Leader 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;
- 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;
- Under the supervision of Power Supply Team Leader to 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 initiate modification or replacement of equipment which fails to meet acceptable operating standards;
- Perform roles necessary for the management of the safe system of works, including to meet tight maintenance schedules;
- Follow the relevant procedures and work instructions to ensure compliance with Serco Dubai Metro requirements;
- Produce and maintain accurate maintenance records of power supply system and equipment performance, work accomplished and other information using a computerised maintenance management system;
What we are looking for in our candidates:
- Judgement & Decision Making : Solves Problems
- Identifies problems within own area of remit & takes responsibility for finding a solution regardless of the causes
- Customer Focus: Delivers Customer Service
- Sees those they interact with as customers and seeks to identify and meet needs, taking swift action to resolve issues with integrity. Always alert to the customer's point of view and demonstrates a sense of urgency.
- Drive for Results: Demonstrates Personal Drive
- Actively works towards ambitious personal goals, demonstrates enthusiasm and energy toward all aspects of work. Shows drive to make a difference to others at work.
- Communication & Influence: Communicates Effectively
- Clearly and concisely conveys information and ideas that engage others.
Requirements
Specific requirements
- Vocational trade certificate or diploma in electrical engineering discipline or equivalent;
- 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.
- Must have good eyesight and normal colour vision;
- 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 driving license with good driving skill and experience
- Minimum 1 year 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;
- Knowledge and experience in operating SCADA control and configuring programmable logic controllers is essential;
Working with Serco
At Serco, not only is the nature of the work we do important, everyone has important role to play.
We are a team of 50,000 people responsible for delivering essential public services around the world in areas including defence, transport, justice, immigration, healthcare and citizen services. We are innovators, committed to redesigning and improving public services for the benefit of everyone.
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About the Company
Serco is a FTSE 250 international service company which combines commercial know-how with a deep public service ethos.
Serco customers are looking for expertise in managing their people, processes, technology and assets more effectively. We advise economic decision makers, design innovative solutions, integrate systems and - most of all - deliver quality services directly to the public.
Serco supplies to governments, government enterprise, agencies and companies who seek a trusted outsourcing partner with a solid track-record of service excellence. Serco people offer operational, logistical and technical expertise in the Transport, Justice and Immigration, Defence, Education and Healthcare industries as well as in the commercial sectors of Facilities Management.
Serco Middle East have been in the Region since 1947, starting out delivering Air Traffic Control Services in Bahrain; a service we are proudly still running today and have expanded to include many other Airports in the region.
We have expanded significantly since that time across the UAE, Saudi Arabia and Qatar. We have been supporting the RTA to operate the Dubai Metro since 2009, are preparing to launch the flagship Saudi Arabia Passenger Rail service from Riyadh to Qassim in 2016. We deliver Facility Management services to both Cleveland Clinic and Healthpoint Hospitals in Abu Dhabi, large-scale medical facilities in Saudi Arabia and a range of educational and commercial properties in the UAE. We also deliver postgraduate education to Officers in the Qatar Armed Forces through the Joaan Bin Jassim Joint Command and Staff College in Doha.
Focusing on our core values, and creating a positive environment for employees to thrive, we look forward to a bright future as we continue to grow with the region.