Assistant Possession Planner in York, York, York, United Kingdom
Job Title: Assistant Possession Planner
Contract Dates: 05/09/22 – 03/03/23
Location: York
*INSIDE IR35*
PURPOSE OF THE ROLE:
Produce safe and effective Safe System of Work Plans in accordance with project timescales and industry standards. Manage resources including quality, safety, time, costs, people, materials, and tools / equipment for the task.
Assist in the delivery and co-ordination of project plan, resourcing and implementation of engineering access in accordance with project timescales and industry standards.
Must be able to work in Northumberland area / live local to Ashington / Newcastle would be ideal.
Office based 5 days a week.
Must hold Sentinel SSOWP competence.
AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY / TASKS:
- Responsibility for production of project Safe System of Work Packs to time and budget
- Endure the safety culture is authentic zero accident / incident
- Plan safe systems of work for nominated projects with appropriate safety and performance measures applied, within required timescales
- Maintain accurate and detailed records of SSOW plans.
- Produce plans compliant with operational standards, rules, and procedures.
- Attend site to identify risks / hazards, enabling production of robust SSOW plans
- Book track access as required through Network Rails Green Zone Access process
- Ensure appropriate protection staff and equipment are booked / confirmed within timescales
- Ensure appropriate risk assessments are carried out prior to issue of SSOW plans
- Assist in resolving track access conflicts to deliver the Siemens plan, whilst minimising commercial risk.
- Identify risks associated with work on or near the line and put in place mitigation measures.
- Deliver safe and efficient engineering access, whilst maximising access opportunities
- Develop effective working relationships with Siemens, our delivery partners, and key stakeholders.
- Support /assist the Head of Infrastructure Access as necessary with Siemens business requirements.
- Maintain and hold appropriate licence for the activities carried out
EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
- Track competences relevant to role (Safe System of Work Planner, COSS, IWA, PTS)
COMPETENCIES
Knowledge and Experience:
- Minimum of 2 years railway operations experience
- Good communication skills, both oral and written
- Excellent IT skills (specifically MS Office)
- Experience carrying out duties of a COSS
- Technical competence demonstratable by appropriate SSOW planner licence
- Through knowledge of the rule book, group standards and other documentation relating to Possessions, SSOW planning and electrical isolations.
- railway operating rules, regulations for train signalling and group standards
- Excellent working knowledge of SSOW planning tool (including Green Zone Planner, Sectional Appendix, Weekly Operating Notice, Engineering Access Statement, hazard directory and on-trac/e-pic systems)
- Understanding of key operational roles and how they can affect engineering access (Signaller, SWL, E/S, COSS)
- Commercial awareness and ability to identify change
- Hold full UK driving licence
Specific Health, Safety and Environmental Responsibilities for this Post:
- Follow the good examples set by the Head of Infrastructure Access in creating a robust Health and Safety culture within Siemens
- Set an example by their own actions and activities
- When unable to rectify or remedy unsafe situations either stop work if the risk is too high and/or report the deficiency (and involve HSQE) to the Project Manager for action
Additional Requirements / Comments:
- Must be willing to travel and lodge away from home depot to meet operational needs of the business
- Excellent attention to detail
- Highly motivated with a commitment to Siemens values
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