Track Welder
Company
Etihad Rail Operating Companies
Location
Abu Dhabi
Job Type
Full-time
Via
Foundit
Job Description
Position Overview:
The Track Welder assists the Head Welder in executing welding tasks and handles light welding activities unsupervised.
Roles and Responsibility:
Performs the welding activities such as: Aluminum-Thermic Welding, Flashbutt Welding, Manganese crossing weld repairs, Cutting rail, Clipping and un-clipping rail, Rail de-stressing, Spot Grinding, Turnout Grinding, Switch & Crossing inspection, Manual tamping at the welding joint, & other general track maintenance activities
• Works under the instruction of the Head Welder
• Responsible for the welding equipment
• Performs operator maintenance on the welding equipment in accordance with the supplier's guidelines and specifications
• Ensures that the welding activities are performed safely according to the safety and environmental guidelines.
Academic Qualifications:
• High School Certificate or equivalent
Professional Qualifications:
• Aluminum-Thermic Welding certificate
• FlashButt Welding operator certificate
• Manganese crossing weld repair certificate
Stressing of CWR level I-II-III certificate
• Full UAE driving license
• Basic Knowledge of Track Geometry desirable
Experience:
• Minimum 3 years of track welding experience
• Experience in track maintenance activities desirable
• Relevant industry experience
Other Skills:
• English as first language or advanced level of written and verbal skill
• Ability to work in a multicultural team
The Track Welder assists the Head Welder in executing welding tasks and handles light welding activities unsupervised.
Roles and Responsibility:
Performs the welding activities such as: Aluminum-Thermic Welding, Flashbutt Welding, Manganese crossing weld repairs, Cutting rail, Clipping and un-clipping rail, Rail de-stressing, Spot Grinding, Turnout Grinding, Switch & Crossing inspection, Manual tamping at the welding joint, & other general track maintenance activities
• Works under the instruction of the Head Welder
• Responsible for the welding equipment
• Performs operator maintenance on the welding equipment in accordance with the supplier's guidelines and specifications
• Ensures that the welding activities are performed safely according to the safety and environmental guidelines.
Academic Qualifications:
• High School Certificate or equivalent
Professional Qualifications:
• Aluminum-Thermic Welding certificate
• FlashButt Welding operator certificate
• Manganese crossing weld repair certificate
Stressing of CWR level I-II-III certificate
• Full UAE driving license
• Basic Knowledge of Track Geometry desirable
Experience:
• Minimum 3 years of track welding experience
• Experience in track maintenance activities desirable
• Relevant industry experience
Other Skills:
• English as first language or advanced level of written and verbal skill
• Ability to work in a multicultural team
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