Track Engineer

RESPONSIBILITIES/DUTIES

Track Maintenance & Technical Oversight

• Ensure the long-term reliability, safety, and sustainability of the LRT network s track and workshop installations.
• Maintain railway safety standards and ensure sustainability of installations.
• Oversee the technical execution of corrective and cyclical maintenance activities.
• Monitor and assess track conditions, including analyzing inspection reports.
• Oversee the completion of maintenance projects and track inspections.
• Ensure proper logistics and resource availability for maintenance worksites.
• Conduct inventory checks for online stock and equipment during night shifts.
• Ensure continuity of service across maintenance operations.

Team Leadership & Workforce Management

• Manage technicians and operators under direct responsibility.
• Plan, organize, supervise, and adjust team activities as needed.
• Contribute to the training, coaching, and development of team members.
• Assist in managing the transition and coordination of maintenance activities between night and day shifts.
• Enforce safety instructions on site to ensure the wellbeing of all staff.

Safety & Compliance

• Ensure compliance with company policies, procedures, and safety regulations.
• Promote and enforce safety culture during all maintenance activities.
• Ensure all maintenance works are executed in alignment with safety-critical procedures.
• Manage emergency interventions efficiently when required.

Communication & Stakeholder Coordination

• Facilitate effective communication with internal and external stakeholders.
• Align work execution with the company s strategic objectives and operational requirements.
• Provide updates and support to the Track Manager as required.

Planning, Reporting & Economic Management

• Plan, organize, and oversee maintenance activities based on operational needs.
• Monitor and manage the economic impact and cost-efficiency of maintenance operations.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and ensure proper documentation.
• Complete assignments independently within established procedures and expected timelines.

Additional Responsibilities

• Perform other duties as assigned by the Track Manager.
• Maintain high professionalism, positive attitude, and strong service orientation under pressure.

Safety Responsibilities

• Promote a positive safety culture within the workplace and attend any safety-related meetings or briefings as required within the job role.
• Comply with the requirements of RDMC RQHSE Policy and Safety Management System.
• Be mindful that Safety, Security, and Environmental protection are everyone s responsibility.
• All staff members are accountable for reporting and intervening in any Safety, Security, or Environmental violations.

Desired Candidate Profile

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE

Qualifications: Degree in Mechanical or Civil Engineering.

Knowledge: Know the technology of the Metro track. Know the constraints related to the operation of the lines. Know Track Maintenance. Know distressing process. Knowing how to manage an emergency intervention. Know how to read and interpret readings from measuring vehicles. Know the methods of site planning. Knowing how to ensure the conduct of work on operated and unoperated track. Know how to use CMMS software. Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including ability to effectively communicate with internal and external customers. Excellent computer proficiency (MS Office Word, Excel and Outlook).

Experience: 3-5 years relevant experience in track maintenance. Experience in the change management culture.

DESIRED BEHAVIORS

Strong understanding of track infrastructure. Effective management abilities. Skilled in communicating at all organizational levels. Capable of supervision and operational control. Strong problem-solving and process mapping skills. Possesses analytical and critical thinking abilities. Proficient in negotiation and decision-making. Self-driven and enthusiastic approach. Strong numerical aptitude. Capable of handling complexity. Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English; fluency in spoken and written Arabic. Attentive to detail.