About this role
The purpose of this position is to supervise and control all train movements within the Depot area to support the scheduled timetable and to ensure the safety of operations for the Dubai Metro.
MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES
- Supervise and control the train movement in the depot by utilising various computerised tools to ensure trains adhere to predetermined schedules, monitor the movement of trains on the control console, assess delays and implement measures to rectify the situations, avoid trains bunching up and to ensure the safety of operations.
- Liaise with Train Controller, Roster Planner, and Timetable Planner to ensure availability of train and train crew to cater for unexpected events.
- Report incidents or events that impact on safety and/or service performance to the Chief Controller in a timely manner.
- Coordinate service start-up, shut-down with the Train Controller, Chief Controller, Engineering Controller, and Passenger Services Supervisor.
- Inform the Chief Controller of any vehicle problems and other operational deviations.
- Monitor the Closed Circuit Television (CCTV) system in the depot areas.
- Perform shift and emergency duties when required.
- Perform and carry out other duties as instructed/directed by the Chief Controller and Control Centre Duty Manager.
- KEY SKILLS Good literacy and analytical skills required for the role.
- Ability to understand complex systems and possess good IT skills.
- 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.
- EXPERIENCES A work experience as a traffic controller or a traffic planner in a railway, airport or urban traffic control setting.
- Thorough understanding of general depot operation, depot train movement, manual route settings, train stabling and utilisation, train formation, yard supervision and management, manual route settings and associated activities in a central control room environment.
- EDUCATIONNAL QUALIFCATIONS Ideally a degree holder or higher diploma of post-secondary education in a related discipline.