Principal Track Technical Officer in Poplar, Tower Hamlets, LONDON, United Kingdom
The post holder will provide engineering, technical and planning support to the Track department in the delivery of the inspection and maintenance works.
Key Accountabilities
• Inspect, maintain and calibrate all plant, equipment and gauges in accordance with legislation, safety and technical standards.
• Prepare programmes of work, method statements, work requests and risk assessments for routine works and weekend possessions.
• Undertake site surveys. Inspect track assets. Produce detailed inspection reports.
• Scope maintenance works including production of drawings and specifications.
• Analyse all track geometry and ride quality. Record data and assess track and rail conditions and defects in accordance with relevant standards.
• Maintain asset and work information in DLR Metro.
• Procure materials, plant, equipment and contract services.
• Conduct investigations. Produce investigation reports.
• Produce detailed proposals for asset upgrades and replacement.
Knowledge, Skills & Experience
Essential
• Experience in track construction, inspection and maintenance.
• Computer literacy – use of Microsoft Office, CAD and bespoke asset measurement and analysis software.
• Competent in track asset gauging and site surveying techniques.
• An appreciation of other railway engineering disciplines including, Electrical and Mechanical, Signalling, Telecommunications and Rolling Stock.
• Knowledge of railway standards (Network Rail or LUL or DLR).
• Competent in the inspection and condition assessment of railway and track assets.
Desirable
• Educated to degree or HNC level in an engineering discipline or equivalent.
• Experience using DLR Metro.
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