MEPS Technical Manager

Date: May 1, 2026

Location:

Dubaï, AE, 114190

Brand: KEOLIS

Contract Type: Permanent contract

The purpose of this position is to provide effective engineering and technical management support to the team for Mechanical & Electrical systems of Dubai Metro and management of SLA for LTE system.

Roles And Responsibilities

• Assist the Mechanical & Electrical Engineering Manager and collaborate with the Services Engineers in the planning, budgeting, management and allocation of resources for all aspects of maintenance activities covering the Building Services including mechanical, electrical, and LTE.
• Manage the LTE sub-contractors in accordance with KM procedures and contract.
• Supervise and oversee all aspects of technical support activities pertaining to the section of Mechanical and electrical engineering including engineering and maintenance work management, design modification, system assurance, technical support, preparation of maintenance procedures and work instructions, coordination work of engineering and maintenance works planning, possession scheduling and timetable, health, safety, quality and environment plans and procedures.
• Carry out on-site periodical inspection on maintenance work of sub-contractors including mechanical, electrical and LTE requirements, paying special attention to critical areas of the railway pertaining to LV and TVS system.
• Act as a technical expert to provide suggestions and guidance to the Mechanical and Electrical maintenance team and the wider business to improve the existing procedures and work instructions, system modifications, new works planning and implementation.
• Provide technical expertise in MEP systems, particularly on Tunnel Ventilation Systems (TVS), Environmental Control Systems (ECS), and Low-Voltage Essential/Emergency Power Systems including UPS, CBS, and Generators.
• Manage contractors to ensure preventive and corrective maintenance activities are carried out in compliance with standards for Lift, Travelators and Escalators. Ensure system availability and operational reliability for the Dubai Metro.
• Manage and Lead closure of the backlog work orders and small projects related to TVS and LV systems.
• Ensure preventive and corrective maintenance activities are carried out in compliance with standards for electrical systems, diesel generators, UPS/CBS and battery systems, Tunnel Ventilation Systems, Environmental Control Systems. Ensure system availability and operational reliability for the Dubai Metro.
• Ensure adherence to regulatory authority requirements and client specifications. Maintain all technical documentation, maintenance records, and system logs. Prepare technical reports for management and clients.
• Support the development of the overhaul plan, perform technical assessments, and define the overhaul scope of MEP & LTE assets.
• Follow the relevant procedures and work instructions to ensure compliance with KM requirements.
• Provide management back-up to the Mechanical and Electrical engineering managerial staff during periods of leave and when required.
• Provide training, technical support and guidance on Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing and LTE within the Engineering & Maintenance Department and to the KM organization at large;
• Carry out 24-hour on-call responsibility for incidents and emergency within its section
• Assist the Mechanical and Electrical engineering Manager and other technical support staff with the implementation of complex systems and new projects related Engineering & Maintenance facilities.
• Perform shift and emergency duties when required;
• Support the designated department with the configuration control of the Metro asset and with the program of technical audits;
• Conduct performance review, disciplinary and grievance for direct staff and other staff as appropriate;
• Perform and carry out duties as instructed/ directed by the Mechanical and Electrical engineering manager and the Engineering and Maintenance Director;
• Technical, Financial and People Accountabilities
• Meeting the Key Performance Indicators according to the targets agreed with the Electrical & Mechanical Services Manager. Specifically, for MEPS and elevators, travelators and escalators assets.
• Manage the subcontractors of LTE technical support section to ensure output delivered are to an appropriate standard on time and within budget.
• Communicating with Control Centre Controllers.
  
  

• Thorough understanding of mechanical and electrical systems of railway or heavy engineering;
• Considerable knowledge in maintenance planning, preparing maintenance budget, maintenance plans and procedures, technical specifications, safety and quality plans and procedures 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;
• Highly motivated and flexibility to work in a time-sensitive environment to respond quickly and effectively to unanticipated high workloads, events and emergencies;
• Ability to think laterally and analyse and assess a range of information;
• Ability to multi-task and analyse situations promptly and without bias so as to determine the proper course of action or alternatives without jeopardising human safety, quality and the committed performance targets;
• Thorough understanding of all aspects of safety issues related to railway operations;
  
  

• Minimum 5 years relevant working experience in the design, testing and commissioning, maintenance of Mechanical, Electrical, or LTE assets and facilities covering assets such as - elevators, escalators, travelators, generators, tunnel ventilation system, environment control system, UPS and battery system;
• At least 5 years of supervisory and management experience with the ability to manage multiple sub-contractors, technical support team with an aim to minimise the system unavailability and asset life cycle costs of the Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing & LTE systems
  
  

• Ideally a degree holder or higher diploma in mechanical, electrical or building services engineering discipline or equivalent.
• Professionally qualified with membership of a recognized engineering institution.