Signalling Testing and Commissioning Engineer

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• Career development opportunities
• Great team culture
• High profile project work

Metro Trains Melbourne (MTM) is a multi-award winning organisation and we pride ourselves on our team of high performing professionals who are talented, inclusive and safety focused.

We are currently seeking a Signalling Tester In Charge (TIC) for work on our Level Crossing Removal Project. This large-scale project will benefit train users, pedestrians, cyclists and drivers by improving safety, reducing congestion and enabling more frequent train services.

In this role, you will effectively coordinate the Testing & Commissioning process for the signalling being delivered as part of the CTD Project to ensure safety, time, cost and environmental objectives are achieved.

Accountabilities:

• Manage projects such that the integrity of the signalling system is not compromised during the project.
• Oversee delivery of signalling test and commissioning tasks to the agreed time, cost, quality and performance requirements.
• Ability to understand the relevant acts, regulations and standards applicable to projects, including a role of monitoring Contractual works and safety requirements.
• Contribution to the overall improvement of signalling generic testing procedures.
• Regularly reporting test and commissioning task progress and status.
• Production and implementation of test and commissioning documentation deliverables.
• Ensure that all test results are documented within project specific and relevant documentation.
• Direct and supervise testing resources associated with the project.
• Review test results to confirm successful testing completion.
• Identify and report project scope changes during test activities.
• Develop signalling and related system test programs and documentation in accordance with contract and industry practices.
• Maintain robust engineering/technical submission processes & procedures.
• Develop a detailed testing and commissioning strategy document for each commissioning.
• Interface to stakeholders and end users within the rail operator engineering, operations and infrastructure to ensure T&C strategy is agreed and issues and risks resolved out quickly.
• Enforce the application of railway testing and quality assurance requirements.
• Establish standard project controls for testing deliverables; requirements matrix, test submittal log, schedule (testing activities).
• Proactively manage designer decisions with relation to system & subsystem testing.
• Maintain the flow of required information to any design consultant in a timely and complete manner
• Review design submittals provided by design consultant for impact analysis on testing and for signalling principle adherence.
• Establish and chair test readiness meetings with both consultants and in-house staff to review progress and submissions.
• Act as the test liaison officer between consultants and other design staff engaged on any project

To be successful in the role, your previous experience will include:

• Tertiary qualification in Engineering admitting to corporate membership of the Institution of Engineers Australia.
• Victorian Railway competency as a tester in charge (preferred) or lead tester.
• Sound experience in engineering principles of planning, report preparation and scheduling.
• Sound in experience in multi disciplinary rail projects.
• Ability to apply the conditions of the project contractual terms, documentation, and tendering bid process.
• Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of management and staff (verbal and written).
• Ability to follow occupational health, safety and environmental procedures in the rail industry.

Why work for Metro?

• Career development opportunities.
• Growing employer with exciting project work in the pipeline.
• Free public transport in Victoria.

This is an excellent opportunity to take the next step in your career and make a tangible impact on Melbourne’s rail infrastructure. If what you’ve read resonates with your values, experience and career aspiration then we want to hear from you! Please submit your application by COB Monday, 12 March 2018.

Metro Trains is an equal opportunity employer and embraces diversity. We encourage all interested applicants to apply but please note - only applications with the right to live and work in Australia will be considered for this position.