Communications Technician

The purpose of this position is to provide effective engineering and maintenance services covering the Communications system for Dubai Metro.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist the Communications Supervisor in carrying out all level of preventive and corrective maintenance activities on communications systems covering Multi-Service Network (MSN),Terrestrial Trunked Radio (TETRA), Closed Circuit Television (CCTV), PassengerInformation System (PIS) & Public Address System (PAS), Time Domain System (TDS), Digital Voice & Video Recording System (DVVR), Intrusion Alarm System (IAS), On-Board Communication System (OBS), Wireless Fidelity (WiFi) and Operation Control System (OCS).
• Install, service and repair communication system located in operations control centre, communication equipment room, stations and station communication equipment rooms, depots and depot communication equipment rooms, along trackside and on-board trains.
• Carry out repair and maintenance work with the use of hand, machine, electrical and electronic tools and reference to technical drawings, schematics, manuals, procedures and instructions.
• Replace faulty communication equipment, handover/taken back to the electronics workshop for repair.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records of communications system and equipment performance, work accomplished and other information using a computerised maintenance management system.
• Ensure the maintenance tools and equipment are maintained in good condition both before and after job activities.
• Assist the Communication Team Leader and/ or other technical support staff to implement complex systems or new projects.
• Perform shift and emergency duties when required.
• Perform and carry out duties as instructed/ directed by the Communications Team Leader.

KEY SKILLS

• Ability to use and calibrate various electronic test equipment and PC for the maintenance of communication systems.
• Ability to write simple technical reports, routine business correspondence, prepare method statements and drawings as required.
• Must have good eyesight and normal colour vision.
• 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 a good driving skill and experience.

EXPERIENCE

• Minimum 1-year work experience as a qualified electrical or electronics technician in maintaining and repairing communication systems covering radio system, telephone system, multi-service fibre optic network, public address system, CCTV system, passenger information system, SCADA and operations control systems, is highly preferable.

EDUCATIONAL QUALIFCATION

• Vocational trade certificate or diploma in electrical, electronics or communication engineering discipline or equivalent.