Principal Technical Officer - Hitchin, United Kingdom - Network Rail

Network Rail

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Hitchin, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

Principal Technical Officer [Track] - Hitchin ADM Downside

Location:

Hitchin, GB

Department Name:

Eastern Region

About Network Rail:

Our ambition to be responsive to passengers and freight users, drives us every day and we're empowered to do the right thing for those who use the rail network.

We actively challenge unsafe practices and take responsibility for addressing risks, resolving issues and protecting safety and wellbeing.

Brief Description:

Provide technical support to the Maintenance Engineering team.

About the role (External):

Key Accountabilities

Carry out work safely and in accordance with the safe systems of work procedures, method statements, plans and other instructions.
Manage and check the quality of work delivered and confirm assets are compliant to standards.
Manage the preparation of work and resource specifications, method statements and plans.
Manage information to update systems, databases and records.
Adhere to company policies and procedures.
Undertake and supervise technical tasks, survey and design work.
Design, install, test and commission equipment.
Provide technical support and guidance.
Manage and supervise the delivery and output of On Track Machine operations.
Undertake technical inspections, tests, investigations and analysis of technical data.
Update and provide information to accurately update systems, databases and records as required.
Prioritise work arising and agree work plans for the group.
Prepare specifications and requisition for materials.
Manage processes and systems for the calibration and certification of tools and equipment.
Contribute to your own development and that of others.

Experience, skills, knowledge and competencies.

Knowledge and experience of technical support activities and techniques.
Knowledge and experience of permanent way maintenance and construction management process, systems and standards.
Knowledge and experience of design requirements, processes and techniques.
Able to demonstrate, promote and embed safe working behaviours within the team.
Able to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
Able to coach, influence and develop others.
Hold and retain the competencies relevant to this post and required by business need.
Able and willing to drive vehicles as required by business need.

Salary:
£42,567

We positively embrace flexible working recognising that employees may wish to balance work and family/home life.