Systems Tester - Hatfield, United Kingdom - ALSTOM

ALSTOM

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Hatfield, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

Req ID:446804

Location:
Hatfield

Appointment Basis:
Permanent

Excellent Salary & Benefit inc:
Pension, Contributed Healthcare plus many more
Alstom is the UK & Ireland's leading supplier of new trains, train services, and signalling infrastructure projects.

It has built just under 40% of the UK's mainline train fleet, all the fleets currently in service with London Underground and Dublin's LUAS.

It is building the UK's biggest train programme in a generation - AVENTRA - for seven of the UK's largest train operating companies, is ramping up to build the next generation of Greater Dublin's commuter trains, DART+ as well as 54 HS2 high-speed trains in a Joint Venture.

Alstom also supports 66% of the UK fleet through its Services business and is the UK's leading CP6 signalling & infrastructure provider.

Employing 6,000 people across the UK and Ireland, we design, build and test trains at the UK's largest end-to-end train manufacturing factory in Derby and operate major sites at Widnes, Crewe, Ilford and Plymouth, as well as 30 train services depots across the UK&I.

We have an exciting opportunity to join the Control Systems team in a Senior Testing capacity.

You'll be working within a niche area of the business focusing on the latest technology solutions and innovation within Railway Signalling.

Delivering Digital Railway solutions at the front end, with the next generation of Signalling automation and control.

What are my responsibilities?

As a Systems Tester, you'll lead the Testing and Commissioning activities for a portfolio of projects and be the lead on-site for those associated commissioning activities.

Balancing the need for off-site and on-site testing while leading and mentoring colleagues to grow the System testing team.

Working with the latest technology and continuing developments, the role will be expected to challenge the conventional ways of working and the standards of yesteryear, while keeping an experienced head in respect to the principles of Railway Signalling.

The department and role is expected to lead the way to new and exciting technological advancements, while delivering innovative solutions to those current problems with a large product range of approved technology within Railway Control Systems.

What do I need to qualify for this job?

The role of a System Tester is a safety critical position and vital to the validation of the signalling Control System and how it works in accordance with legal and Network Rail Line and Group standards.

Therefore, you must be an experienced Railway Systems Engineer, able to interpret Control Systems Design and modern Control Systems architecture.

You'll be an experienced Lead or Senior Tester within Railway Control Systems and be practiced in data testing of modern Railway Control Systems, such as WESTCAD/MCS / IECC, TDMs and Train Describers.

In addition to being a technical expert, it is essential that you have an innovative mind, excited by new challenges and not given to the same repetitive solution deliveries.

You'll also be a highly motivated individual able to integrate into a high performing team.

Minimum qualifications, skills and experience

Skills:

Numerate & literate
Auditing
Presentation Skills
Communication Skills
Good IT skills such as Microsoft word, excel, powerpoint

Qualifications

Signalling Tester in Charge Licence
Signalling Electronic Tester Licence or Functional Tester Licence
Valid PTS ac/dc certificate
Emergency First Aid desirable
Manual Handling desirable
IOSH Managing Safety desirable

Experience

Knowledge of contract conditions
Understanding of planning process
Knowledge of risk assessment process
Indepth underpinning knowledge of group & line standards
Commercial awareness
Knowledge of HSE requirements
Appreciation of design & installation
To hold any necessary certification that the client deems essential.

Additional Information:

Travel to other sites
Shift / night / weekend working
Some lodging away involved

Things you'll enjoy.

Join us on a life-long transformative journey - the rail industry is here to stay, so you can grow and develop new skills and experiences throughout your career.

You'll also:

Enjoy stability, challenges and a longterm career free from boring daily routines.
Work with new Security Standards in Signalling
Collaborate with transverse teams and helpful colleagues.
Contribute to innovative projects.
Utilise our friendly & flexible working environment.
Steer your career in whatever direction you choose across functions and countries.
Benefit from our investment in your development, through awardwinning learning.
Progress towards Systems Tester in Charge
Benefit from a fair and dynamic reward package that recognises your performance and potential, plus comprehensive and competitive social coverage (life, medical, pension