Signalling Commissioning Engineer

at  HITACHI RAIL STS AUSTRALIA PTY LTD

DESCRIPTION

Hitachi Rail is looking for an enthusiastic self-motivated Signalling Commissioning Engineer who thrives in a fast-paced environment. The successful candidate is comfortable performing a wide range of tasks from administrative to strategic. The position is based in Brisbane, Australia

WHO WE ARE:

Hitachi Rail is a fully integrated, global provider of rail solutions across rolling stock, signalling, service & maintenance, digital technology, and turnkey. With a presence in 38 countries across three continents and over 14,000 employees, our mission is to contribute to society through the continuous development of superior rail transport solutions.

ABOUT THE POSITION:

We are currently seeking a Commissioning Engineer to undertake a Signalling Functional Tester role in a multi-disciplined railway system project.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Participating in the testing and commissioning of primarily wayside signalling with elements of on-board, communications and control systems.
• Performing factory and site testing.
• Participating in fault identification during set to work activities and during commissioning.
• Supporting the engineering team by carrying out correlation of existing installations to verify the design inputs match the installation.
• Verifying the design against wiring diagrams, equipment layouts and signalling plans.
• Loading and verification of software configuration.
• Timely production of Test Plans, Procedures and Reports at the project level.
• Contributing to the continuous improvement of project documentation.
• Supporting V&V activities.
• Wiring and termination of signalling equipment either on-board trains, in trackside locations, in communications locations or in control centres.
• Installation of signalling equipment and cables for on-board, trackside, communications and control centre applications.
• Ensure that the test and commissioning activities are executed in alignment with the Work, Health and Safety requirements of the company and the project.
• Supporting the Functional Manager in the evaluation of the performance of assigned resources, identifying the need for additional resource with project justification and identifying training needs.

KEY SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE:

• Electrical Trade qualification, CERT IV in railway signalling or IRSE Functional Testers License is essential.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, preferably in Electronics and communications or any equivalent fields.
• 5-10 years’ experience in a similar role in the Rail Signal industry with demonstrated capability and skills in:
• Railway equipment and environment
• Signalling circuitry
• Use of Test equipment (e.g. Digital and Analog multimeters, insulation meters, etc.)
• Use of Computer based test software.
• Proficient with the Microsoft Office Suite
• Knowledge of Incident/accident investigation
• Knowledge of ERP and Configuration Management tools
• Knowledge of Database tools
• Knowledge of tendering process
• Knowledge of budgeting and cost estimation
  At Hitachi Rail, we know that a diverse business is a sustainable business. Working collaboratively with a range of internal networks, we’re continuously improving our policies and products. From accessible, sustainable design to achieving a better gender balance. We base these efforts on our core values: Harmony, Sincerity and Pioneering spirit. And by aligning with these, we’re able to create a workplace where people not only feel comfortable but are given opportunities to thrive.
  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

Please refer the Job description for details