Signalling Technician - Railway Systems

About the Role

The Signalling Technician is tasked with performing hands-on installation, cabling, assembly, and pre-commissioning testing of both wayside and indoor railway signalling systems. The role demands strict adherence to safety, accuracy, project drawings, manufacturer guidelines, and company standards throughout on-site execution.

Key Duties

• Establish and secure precast foundations for wayside signalling equipment ensuring proper leveling.
• Lead installation of critical wayside assets such as axle counters, point machines, and Eurobalises following detailed drawings, alignment tolerances, and vendor instructions.
• Manage cable laying operations, organize tray routing, install trackside junction boxes, perform terminations, wiring, and labeling accurately.
• Conduct pre-commissioning static tests including cable insulation verification (Megger tests), checking point machine mechanical locks, and tracking physical parameters.
• Oversee subcontractors to meet schedule milestones, identify site issues timely, and prepare detailed Daily Progress Reports.
• Strictly enforce Track Access rules and specialized railway Health, Safety and Environmental protocols to guarantee absolute site safety at all times.
• Demonstrate advanced ability to interpret complex electrical loop schematics, cable core termination charts, signalling layout plans, and civil/structural interface diagrams.

Required Qualifications and Experience

• Technical Diploma or High School Certificate in Electrical, Electronics, or a related technical field.
• At least 3 years of hands-on experience as a Signalling Technician focused on railway systems installation and testing.
• Proven background working on mainline railway projects.

Skills and Competencies

• Expertise in reading and interpreting complex electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and signalling layouts.
• Competence in handling specialized railway measurement devices, multimeters, and insulation testers.
• Strong troubleshooting skills with a practical approach to solving technical problems.
• Effective communication and coordination capabilities for collaboration within multicultural teams.
• Resilience to work efficiently under pressure and cope with harsh site conditions.

Employment Details and Additional Requirements

• Availability to join immediately is expected.
• Full-time onsite work in Al Ain with a 6-day working week.
• Possession of a valid UAE driving license is compulsory.

Language Proficiency

• Professional level of spoken and written English is required.
• Arabic language skills will be considered an advantage.