Track Ultrasonic Inspector

at  Transport for London

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Ensuring all equipment is calibrated and fit for use at the start of the inspection shift.
• The correct identification recording and notification of any defects arising from the URFD/RSCM inspection.
• The provision of a safe and efficient work site through the delivery of Site Person in Charge (SPIC) or Protection master duties with respect to all personnel and company assets.
• Ensuring all equipment at the completion of the inspection shift is made ready for the commencement of the next inspection shift or quarantined in the case of defective equipment.
• To ensure all necessary information has been collected to enable the work journals to be completed and signed for.
• The job holder is required to co-operate with other groups departments and contractors as necessary for the achievement of work tasks and programmes.
• To assist the Team Leader to ensure the team are appropriately coached, advised and developed with respect to all necessary training and Competence Assurance procedures.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

Knowledge:

• Hold and maintain a Department Of Transport Driving License
• Hold and maintain, or be willing to work towards, a Certificate and license in Non Destructive Testing procedures U1, U2, U3, U5, U6, U8, U14, U15, U16 and U17 following a recognised Ultrasonic Rail Flaw Detection training course.
• Protection Works on Track during Engineering Hours (PWT-EH) and supporting safety critical license, and ideally Personal Track Safety (PTS) certification.
• Knowledge of Health and Safety rules, regulations and legislation in the railway environment
• Knowledge of continuous improvement best practice
• Knowledge of Non Destructive Techniques (NDT) systems/Standards/Construction techniques

Skills:

• Proven ability to use Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
• Proven ability to communicate with people at all levels, including both external and internal stakeholders
• Analytical approach to data management and problem solving
• High levels of accuracy and attention to detail
• Strong leadership skills to ensure effective team development and address challenges and barriers that impact on people management
• Proven ability to follow instruction from a designated person the job holder must be able to continue to work with minimum supervision
• Proven ability to carry out Rail Surface Crack Measurement (RSCM) inspections

Experience:

• Proven experience of working in the track environment in extreme conditions such as outdoor sites or tunnel sections which potentially involve dusty conditions
• Experience of leading an on site inspection team of other Ultrasonic Inspectors or Ultrasonic Technicians, or other track-based labour teams.

To work as a member of the Ultrasonic Team, undertaking all aspects of safety critical Ultrasonic Rail Flaw Detection (URFD)/Rail Surface Crack Measurement (RSCM) testing procedures on LU track which is required by LU Safety Case. Additionally the job holder will infrequently lead an on site inspection team on behalf of the Ultrasonic Team Leader.