Job Title S&T Senior Technician

Job purpose / objective

To carry out the first-line maintenance and faulting on the S&T equipment of the Metrolink system in a safe and cost-effective manner.

Accountable to:

The role reports to the S&T Team Manager

Responsible for:

S&T Technician

Main working relationships:

S&T Maintenance Manager, Assistant S&T Maintenance Manager, S&T Team Manager.

Key responsibilities and accountabilities

• Lead first line maintenance and faulting on the signalling, communications and control systems of the Metrolink system in a safe and cost-effective manner in accordance with the current standards and practices. Includes:
• NMC/DRC, TMS system, signalling interlockings, points and points control equipment, MESH and voice radio system, TEML41, SCADA systems and Passenger Information, CCTV, UPS, telecommunications and help point system.
• Liaise with third parties in faulting the traffic control systems in street running areas.
• Liaise with internal and external specialists for Level two fault response where provided.
• Participate in the investigation of incidents, SPAS/SPAD and wrong side failures as required.
• Assist in the development of the planned maintenance programme through identification of the failure trends of equipment.
• Ensure that all Agility work orders are completed for all tasks and ensure that the relevant records are completed for maintenance works.
• Ensure that shifts are covered in the most effective manner when duties become vacant at short notice or outside of normal office working hours.
• Provide leadership and mentoring to S&T Technicians.

Safety:

• Take reasonable care for their own health and safety
• Consider the safety of other persons who may be affected by their acts and omissions
• Work in accordance with information and training provided
• Refrain from intentionally misusing or recklessly interfering with anything that has been provided for health and safety reasons
• Report any hazardous defects in plant and equipment, or shortcomings in the existing safety arrangements, to a responsible person without delay
• Not undertake any task for which authorisation and/or training has not been given
• Use Personal Protective Equipment provided to them in accordance with the training given to them and the instructions respecting its use

Core skills/experience/qualifications required for this job:

• Minimum of ONC in Electrical and Electronic Engineering.
• 5 years' experience in railway signalling or telecommunications or equivalent.
• Multi-Skilled
• Ability to demonstrate logical fault-finding techniques.
• Strong IT skills
• Knowledge of IP systems
• Full current driving licence
• Proven leadership skills are desirable.

Personal

• Strives for new skills, knowledge, experience and personal development
• Takes personal responsibility to resolve problems, even those not of own making
• Develops positive relationships, co-operates with, and supports colleagues
• Handles stress, conflict and pressure in a positive way
• Manages upwards and sideways (your managerial superiors and your peers)
• Contributes positively to team/company morale and spirit
• Offers recommendations and suggestions, more than asking for answers

Most challenging or difficult parts of the job

• The role includes varied works within control centre and railway environments and requires the candidate to be physically fit and able to perform strenuous tasks.
• The role requires personnel to deal with pressure in a positive way.
• Ability to manage expectations with both technical and non-technical members of the business.