Planning Engineer

Purpose

Produce safe and effective SSOW plans in accordance with project timescales and industry standards. Manage resources including quality, safety, time, costs, people, materials and tools / equipment for the task.

This post is critical in the development and delivery of robust SSOW plans. The role will involve close liaison with a wide range of people, within and external to Invensys Rail. These include Field Operations, Engineering and Projects staff as well as Network Rail.

Key Accountabilities

Responsibility for production of project SSOW plans to time and budget

Ensure 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 Rail’s 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 Invensys 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 within Invensys, our delivery partners and key stakeholders.

Support / assist the Engineering Access Manager as necessary with Invensys business requirements

Maintain and hold appropriate licence for the activities carried out.

Measures

Accident and incident measured against targets and good safety culture maintained within the team

Quality of Plans produced

Non compliances raised during audits

Undertake IPMS and personal development in a timely manner

Essential Skills and Experience

Experience carrying out duties of COSS

Technical competence, demonstrable by Core Planner Skills Level 2 License

Thorough knowledge of the Rule Book, Group Standards and other documentation relating to Possessions, RIMINI planning and electrical isolations

Excellent working knowledge of SSOW planning tools (including Green Zone Planner, Sectional Appendix, Weekly Operating Notice, Rules of the Route, Hazard Directory etc.)

Understanding of key operational roles and how they can affect engineering access (Signaller, E/S, COSS, Protection Controller etc.)

Commercial awareness and ability to identify change.

Good communication skills

Must be willing to travel and lodge away from home depot to meet the operational needs of the business

Hold full UK driving licence

Desirable Skills and Experience

PC literate with experience in the use of Windows packages

Analytical and problem solving skills

Good communication, organisational and time management skills

Excellent attention to detail

Strong safety awareness

Able to prepare and implement effective plans

Highly motivated, with a commitment to the Invensys values

Essential Leadership Competencies - delete those which are not applicable

Drives for Results

Fosters Open Communication

Demonstrates an interest in others

Fosters Teamwork

Displays Organisational Awareness

Acts with Integrity

Exhibits Self Awareness and Ability to Develop Oneself

Mandatory Formal Qualifications or Certifications – e.g. IRSE Licence or Chartered Accountant

PTS (AC/DC), COSS and SSOW (Core Planner level 2) qualifications

Membership of Institution of Railway Operators (desirable)