Scheduling Engineer

JOB PURPOSE:

Plan, coordinate, and optimize preventive and corrective maintenance schedules for Cairo Metro Line 3 systems, ensuring efficient resource allocation, timely task execution, and compliance with operational standards. Maintain and update the scheduling system, monitor performance against plans, and provide accurate reports to support operational reliability, safety, and service quality.

RESPONSIBILITIES/DUTIES

Preventive Maintenance Planning & Scheduling

• Schedule maintenance work for Cairo Metro Line 3 (Phases 1, 2, 4A, 4B, 3A, 3B, and 3C).
• Develop, implement, and maintain an effective maintenance scheduling system.
• Prepare the annual Master Preventive Maintenance Plan for in-house teams, RDMC subcontractors, and NAT-warranty subcontractors.
• Plan daily, weekly, monthly, and yearly preventive maintenance activities for all 16 subsystems (Air Treatment, Tunnel Ventilation, Escalators & Elevators, Firefighting, Dewatering, Security Devices, Supervisory, Depot Equipment, Rotem, Mitsubishi, AFC, Signaling, Telecom, Centralized Control, Track, and Power Supply).
• Produce preventive maintenance job plans, frequencies, and routes in Maximo (MMS) in line with SOPs, operational modes, and related documentation.
• Assign resources (crafts, labor, materials, tools, and task sequences) to job plans according to established procedures.
• Recommend rescheduling when downtime conflicts occur and communicate updates to relevant stakeholders.
• Monitor and issue preventive maintenance work orders in Maximo, comparing actual progress against planned values.
• Prepare forecasted preventive maintenance plans.
• Communicate weekly maintenance activities (Types 1 & 2, not requiring track access) to station masters, zone managers, the Operations Department, and maintenance teams.

Corrective Maintenance Planning & Scheduling

• Develop planned corrective maintenance schedules for critical activities based on resource and material availability.
• Allocate and distribute corrective maintenance activities across all zones and systems.
• Follow up on execution and closure of active corrective maintenance work orders.

Material Planning

• Create maintenance schedules for activities pending material availability through Maximo work orders.
• Coordinate with warehouse and procurement teams to ensure timely supply of materials for corrective maintenance.
• Forecast and allocate labor, tools, and spare parts using Maximo’s resource planning module.

Project Planning

• Plan new maintenance projects, including overhauls, renovations, and installations across all systems.
• Create and manage work packages for new projects in Maximo to track progress and milestones.

KPIs & Performance Monitoring

• Track preventive and corrective maintenance work orders in Maximo against planned targets.
• Report on compliance and performance for preventive and corrective maintenance.
• Present weekly KPI dashboards highlighting progress, achievements, and closure rates for PM/CM work orders and service requests.

Safety Responsibilities

• Promote a positive safety culture within the workplace and attend any safety-related meetings or briefings as required within the job role.
• Comply with the requirements of RDMC RQHSE Policy and Safety Management System.
• Be mindful that Safety, Security, and Environmental protection are everyone’s responsibility.
• All staff members are accountable for reporting and intervening in any Safety, Security, or Environmental violations.

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Asset Management, or a related field.

KNOWLEDGE:

• Proficient in using CMMS (Maximo).
• Solid general technical knowledge.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience in KPI development and performance reporting.
• Knowledge of asset management principles.
• Strong IT skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.

EXPERIENCE:

• 3–5 years of experience in planning and scheduling.
• Preferably with experience in a railway maintenance environment.
• Exposure to working in a change management culture.

DESIRED BEHAVIORS & EXPERIENCES

• Safety-First Commitment: Consistently prioritizes safety in all planning and scheduling activities, ensuring compliance with procedures and fostering a safety-conscious work environment.
• Attention to Detail: Maintains accuracy and thoroughness in schedules, data entry, and reports to ensure reliable decision-making.
• Collaboration and Teamwork: Works effectively with cross-functional teams, sharing information and aligning schedules to meet operational goals.
• Adaptability: Responds positively to changes in priorities, processes, or operational requirements, maintaining productivity under pressure.
• Proactive Problem-Solving: Anticipates potential delays or conflicts in schedules and takes timely actions to resolve them.
• Continuous Improvement Mindset: Seeks opportunities to enhance planning processes, tools, and efficiency.