Signalling Tester in Charge

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Location:Derby/Flexible

Appointment Basis:Permanent 

Excellent Salary + Benefits Include: Pension, Contributed Healthcare, Life Assurance,plus many flexible benefits.

At Alstom, we understand transport networks and what moves people. From high-speed trains, metros, monorails, and trams, to turnkey systems, services, infrastructure, signalling and digital mobility, we offer our diverse customers the broadest portfolio in the industry. Every day, 80,000 colleagues lead the way to greener and smarter mobility worldwide, connecting cities as we reduce carbon and replace cars. 

Alstom is the UK & Ireland’s leading supplier of new trains and train services, and a leading signalling and rail infrastructure provider. Alstom have built, or are building, just under 40% of the UK mainline train fleet; as well as the entire fleets in service with London Underground and Dublin Luas. We provide the widest range of smart solutions in the rail market, from innovative high-speed rolling stock, metros and trams to maintenance, modernisation, infrastructure and signalling. 
 

We are recruiting a Signalling Complex / Major Works TIC to join the UK D&IS business.  

As a Signalling Complex / Major Works TIC you will be responsible for defining and controlling the testing activities on allocated Alstom Projects; ensuring that suitable and sufficient evidence is gathered to confirm that the signalling meets the requirements appropriate to the application and is fit for entry into service.  This also includes identifying the testing requirements and developing test plans which are sufficiently robust to ensure that the system meets the requirements of the project.

This role complements an already established team of Testers and Testers in Charge across the whole country and will be a pivotal role in the management, development and growth of Alstom’s in-house testing capability.

POSITION OVERVIEW

• To manage the pretesting, delivery and commissioning of the testing phase of the project, lineside, data and systems interface, ensuring all aspects are tested safely, to program and forecast cost.
• The role of a Signalling Complex / Major Works TIC is safety critical position and vital to the validation of the signalling Control System and how it works in accordance with legal and Network Rail Line and Group standards.
• The Test Manager will allocate projects to the Signalling Tester in Charge. The Signalling Complex / Major Works TIC will be responsible for the project testing management structure, the identification, selection and subsequent management of the testing staff on allocated projects.  
• The Signalling Complex / Major Works TIC must manage the testing staff allocated for the successful safe and timely delivery of works, development and identification of training requirements, and ensure mentorship requirements are met and documented. They will liaise with internal project staff and the clients’ representatives at project meetings as required.
• The Signalling Complex / Major Works TIC will report day to day to the Testing Manager within the allocated region, and hierarchically to the Regional Centre Testing & Commissioning Manager.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Ensure the complex / major works signalling project is managed and delivered on time, to budget and to current group standards
• Responsible for the complete testing of the complex / major works signalling scheme
• Forecast resources for project works to Work Package Owner
• Manage and motivate allocated testing staff effectively
• Complete and monitor company personal development plans for allocated staff to identify training and development needs
• Develop allocated staff in accordance with IRSE competencies and undertake IRSE licence assessments
• Taking account of whole contract, identify potential variations and discuss with Project Team/Tendering Dept
• Ensure contract is completed to meet required Health, Safety & Environmental requirements
• Identify potential process improvements and make recommendations for implementation
• Compliance with Alstom testing procedures
• Effectively attend and onward brief team briefing in technical documents, company safety briefings and alerts
• Carry out risk assessments for planned works
• Control hours worked
• Produce testing documentation to NR and Project requirements and standards
• Produce site project documentation in a timely manner to deliver programmed works
• Carry out audits of testing staff working to standards and safety requirements
• Maintain IRSE Logbook
• Maintain IRSE Tester In Charge Licence
• Manage all testing interfaces effectively
• Control of tools and equipment allocated for the testing of project works
• Scrutinise and sign timesheets and expense claims
• Produce Returns on experience (REX) to share with the wider community

POSTHOLDER REQUIREMENTS

Essential:

Skills:

• Numerate & literate
• Auditing
• Presentation Skills
• Communication Skills
• Ability to make critical decisions based on evidence
• Ability to work shifts and weekends to support project delivery
• Ability to Lodge away from home to suit project requirements

Qualifications:

• Module 1
• TIC Licence 1.3.190
• Valid PTS ac/dc certificate
• Emergency First Aid
• Manual Handling
• IOSH Managing Safety
• Full driving licence

Experience

• Knowledge of contract conditions
• Understanding of planning process
• Knowledge of risk assessment process
• In-depth knowledge of group & line standards
• Commercial awareness
• Knowledge of HSE requirements
• Appreciation of design & installation
• Proven track record of delivering major and complex schemes
• Documented previous acceptance by NR of Major Works Tester in Charge duties

Desirable:

Skills:

• Report writing
• Diplomacy
• Ability to analyse data effectively

Qualifications:

• Modules 2, 3 and 4
• Functional Testers licence 1.3.170
• Principles Testers License 1.3.180
• HNC or higher equivalent in Elec. Engineering
• Member of IRSE
• IRSE Assessor

Things you’ll enjoy 

Join us on a life-long transformative journey – the rail industry is here to stay, so you can grow and develop new skills and experiences throughout your career. 

You’ll also: 

• Enjoy stability, challenges and a long-term career free from boring daily routines
• Collaborate with transverse teams and helpful colleagues
• Contribute to innovative projects
• Steer your career in whatever direction you choose across functions and countries
• Benefit from our investment in your development, through award-winning learning
• Benefit from a fair and dynamic reward package that recognises your performance and potential, plus comprehensive and competitive social coverage (life, medical, pension) 

You don’t need to be a train enthusiast to thrive with us. We guarantee that when you step onto one of our trains with your friends or family, you’ll be proud. If you’re up for the challenge, we’d love to hear from you!

What we offer

We offer a highly competitive remuneration package, including 25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, with the opportunity to buy or sell holiday. Contributed healthcare, life assurance, an excellent company-contributed pension scheme, and a wide range of flexible benefits that you can tailor to suit your lifestyle.
 

Equal opportunity statement:

Alstom is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive working environment where all our employees are encouraged to reach their full potential, and individual differences are valued and respected.  All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by local law. 

As a 'Disability Confident' employer, we will interview all disabled job applicants who match the essential criteria of the job description or specification. We will consider flexible working requests for all roles unless operational requirements prevent otherwise.