Overview
Signalling Technician (Railway Systems) Jobs in Al Ain, Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates at STAR SERVICES LLC.
Title: Signalling Technician (Railway Systems)
Company: STAR SERVICES LLC.
Location: Al Ain, Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates
Reporting To: Installation Manager
Job Purpose
The Signalling Technician will be responsible for executing the physical installation, cabling,
assembly, and pre-commissioning testing of wayside and indoor railway signalling systems,
ensuring all field works are completed safely, accurately, and in line with project drawings,
manufacturer manuals, and company standards.
Key Responsibilities
• Setting up, leveling, and securing precast foundations for wayside signaling equipment.
• Leading the installation of critical wayside assets (axle counters, point machines,
Eurobalises) strictly adhering to drawings, alignment tolerances, and vendor manuals.
• Managing cable laying, tray routing, and trackside junction box installations,
terminations, wiring, and labelling.
• Executing pre-commissioning and static testing – covering cable insulation (Megger)
checks, point machine mechanical locking alignments, and physical parameter tracking.
• Directing subcontractors to hit schedule milestones; identifying site issues and drafting
precise Daily Progress Reports.
• Enforcing strict Track Access, and railway-specific HSE protocols during execution,
ensuring zero-compromise site safety.
• Advanced expertise in interpreting complex electrical loop schematics, cable core
termination charts, signalling layout plans, and civil/structural interface diagrams.
Qualifications & Certifications
• Technical Diploma or High School Certificate in Electrical, Electronics, or a related
technical discipline.
Experience Requirements
• Minimum 3 years of experience as a Signalling Technician.
• Proven experience in Railway Systems projects, specifically focusing on the installation
and testing of signalling systems.
• Experience working on mainline railway projects.
Skills & Competencies
• Ability to read and interpret complex electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and
signalling layout plans.
• Proficiency in using specialized railway measurement tools, multi-meters, and
insulation testers.
• Strong troubleshooting and hands-on technical problem-solving skills.
• Good communication and coordination skills to work within multinational teams.
• Ability to work under pressure and in harsh environmental conditions in a site-based
environment.
Employment Requirements
• Available for immediate joining.
• Willing to work full-time at site in Al Ain with 6 working days per week.
• Valid UAE driving license is must.
Language Skills
• Professional working proficiency in English (spoken and written).
• Arabic language skills are an advantage.