Cadet Technician - Dubai Metro Maintenance

Overview

Keolis.MHI invites applications for the role of Cadet Technician based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. This permanent full-time role is central to assisting the line maintenance team by providing thorough technical support, ensuring the safe and reliable operation of the rolling stock for Dubai Metro.

Responsibilities

• Support the maintenance and operational goals by diligently executing assigned technical tasks.
• Contribute to safe, reliable, and efficient metro service by complying with approved procedures and standards.
• Help reduce maintenance expenses through proper practices, avoiding rework and unnecessary wastage.
• Ensure correct usage and upkeep of tools, equipment, and spare parts.
• Identify defects early to prevent costly failures or disruptions.
• Maintain proactive communication with internal stakeholders such as team leaders and engineers.
• Support excellent customer experience by executing maintenance safely and efficiently.
• Conduct scheduled and unscheduled maintenance independently in line with manuals and safety protocols.
• Assist with inspections, technical cleaning, testing, fault diagnosis, and repairs of trains and equipment.
• Complete maintenance records, checklists, and defect reports accurately within the maintenance management system.
• Adhere to health, safety, quality, and environmental requirements across depots, workshops, and onsite locations.
• Work shifts across various workshop facilities within Dubai Metro, demonstrating good eyesight and normal color vision.
• Foster teamwork, knowledge sharing, and uphold a professional, healthy workplace environment.
• Comply with safety regulations and environmental standards relevant to maintenance activities.

Capabilities and Competencies

First Year Technical Skills:

• Basic understanding of technical systems with ability to perform simple inspections, component replacements, and equipment cleaning.
• Competent use of basic tools and measuring instruments.
• Ability to accurately fill out maintenance checklists, measurement forms, and records.
• Awareness of workplace safety rules, personal protective equipment usage, and safe work practices.

First Year Behavioural Skills:

• Exemplary discipline with punctuality and adherence to company policies.
• Effective communication and active listening skills.
• Teamwork demonstrated through information sharing and supporting peers.

From Second Year Onwards - Advanced Technical Knowledge:

• Understanding mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems and ability to trace circuits.
• Capability to perform preventive and corrective maintenance including safety-critical inspections and defect reporting.
• Proper use of advanced diagnostic tools.
• Strict adherence to filling maintenance documentation accurately and following work procedures.
• Enhanced safety practices including lockout/tagout and reporting unsafe conditions.

From Second Year Onwards - Advanced Behavioural Competencies:

• Maintain discipline and excellent attendance.
• Clear and effective technical communication with stakeholders.
• Sound decision-making with risk assessment.
• Strong interpersonal skills to foster professionalism and team motivation.

Minimum Qualifications

• Educational background: ITI or Diploma in electrical, electronics, mechanical, or automobile engineering or equivalent.
• Experience: Fresh graduates or candidates with up to 1 year of technical experience.
• Skills: Basic English communication, listening ability, understanding of safety and housekeeping practices, and teamwork capability.