SENIOR TECHNICIAN - FLEET

at  Emirates Flight Catering

Job purpose
The job holder will perform all scheduled and non-scheduled repairs of all equipment /vehicles owned by EKFC in collaboration with the team of Technicians to ensure functional reliability of the EKFC fleet and equipments to cater to the 24/7 Operational requirements.
Key Accountabilities
Attend vehicle breakdowns on the airside in coordination with the RFC (Ramp Fleet Coordinator) to identify technical faults and solve the problem with minimal recovery time.
Conduct technical inspection on vehicles based on the fault reported by the operator and confirm whether the fault persists and identify the root cause and resolve the problem.
Participate in the accident investigation procedures to identify the root cause, provide technical feedback to the Ramp Fleet Coordinator as and when required to avoid reoccurrence.
Prepare preliminary technical reports to airlines via the Assistant Manager ’ Fleet with the root cause, corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) pertaining to flight delays caused due to vehicle technical failure.
Identify underlying faults in the equipment and initiate necessary escalations and follow-ups to rectify issues during scheduled repairs prior to operational delivery of the Hi-loader adhering to all quality standard regulations.
Conduct fault diagnosis at the workshop using the diagnostic tools and equipment as per manufacturer guidelines, facilitate vehicle /body computer software updates to upgrade the fleet.
Deliver high level of technical expertise to perform the quick retrieval of assets from the ramp to ensure business continuity.
Ensure the breakdown response priority matrix and recovery KPIs are achieved to deliver the required levels of quality and service.

EDUCATION QUALIFICATION:

Higher Secondary Certificate Qualification or equivalent qualification (must have).
ITI (Industrial Training Institute) Certification in Diesel Mechanic/Fitter/Auto Electrician or equivalent qualification (must have)
Certified in Operational and maintenance training from equipment manufacturers or authorised dealerships (preferred)

WORK EXPERIENCE:

Minimum experience of 4 years* in similar role in ground support equipment workshops/organizations in the field of vehicle /Ground support equipment maintenance.
Able to diagnose and troubleshoot the live fleet on site (without impacting the operation)
Knowledge and technical expertise of Mechanical, Auto electrical, Vehicle instrumentation, Automobile Air-Conditioning, Refrigeration systems, Welding and Fabrication.
Knowledge of methods and techniques of performing advanced diagnostic troubleshooting services.
Operations, services and activities of a fleet maintenance and repair program.
Specialised training in hydraulics/lifting equipment. (preferred)
Specialised training on PLCs and computer-aided diagnosis would be an advantage (preferred)

SKILLS:

Should be well versed in written and spoken English.
Trained in First Aid, Safety/ basic firefighting (preferred)

Please refer the Job description for details