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Tinashe Frank Jabeni
Signals Technician
Abu Dhabi,Abu Dhabi
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Summary
Senior Signalling Technician with 10+ years of mainline railway signalling experience in installation, testing, commissioning, and maintenance of wayside and indoor signalling systems. Skilled in point machines, axle counters, Eurobalises, cable routing, junction box wiring, Megger insulation testing, mechanical locking alignment, and interpreting signalling schematics. Strong background in railway HSE compliance, Track Access safety, preventive maintenance, and fault reduction. Holder of a UAE driving license and experienced in harsh site‑based environments.
Overview
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Language
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Signals Technician
Hitachi Rail STS
07.2023 - Current
- Performed installations, testing, commissioning, and maintenance of railway signalling infrastructure.
- Conducted preventive maintenance on trackside and shelter‑side signaling equipment following maintenance manuals and safety regulations.
- Supported Testing & Commissioning teams with firmware updates and system integration tasks.
- Ensured compliance with Hitachi safety procedures, maintaining a strong safety culture.
- Verified calibration status of all maintenance tools and ensured compliance.
- Prepared detailed reports for corrective and planned maintenance activities.
- Coordinated with track maintenance teams during rail grinding, ballasting, and tamping, ensuring safe removal and reinstallation of signalling equipment.
- Responded to signalling failures and managed customer service requests to restore operations promptly.
- Interpreted detailed signalling diagrams, wiring schematics, and layout plans.
Signals Technician
National Railways of Zimbabwe
08.2009 - 06.2023
- Installed and maintained point machines, color light signals, shunt signals, semaphore signals, and level crossing flashlights.
- Improved departmental productivity by developing standardized procedures for routine tasks.
- Reduced faults by 30% through preventive maintenance programs and regular inspections of Signalling infrastructure.
- Ensured compliance with organizational safety, environmental, and operational policies.
- Managed workshop inventory and initiated procurement for critical spares.
- Trained junior technicians in Signalling best practices and technical skills.
Education
Journeyman Signals Technician - Electrical, Electronics And Communications Engineering
National Railways of Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe08-2009
Skills
- Axle Counters & Point Machines
- Eurobalises & Junction Boxes
- Cable Laying, Tray Routing, Wiring & Labeling
- Pre‑Commissioning & Static Testing (Megger, Mechanical Locking)
- Solid State, Relay & Computer‑Based Interlocking
- System Integration & Commissioning Support
- Preventive & Corrective Maintenance
- Electrical Schematics & Loop Diagrams
- Track Access & Hitachi HSE Protocols
- Fault Diagnosis & Troubleshooting
- Reporting & Documentation (SAP Work Orders)
- Team Coordination & Subcontractor Support
Languages
English
Advanced (C1)
Timeline
Signals Technician
Hitachi Rail STS
07.2023 - Current
Signals Technician
National Railways of Zimbabwe
08.2009 - 06.2023
Journeyman Signals Technician - Electrical, Electronics And Communications Engineering
National Railways of Zimbabwe