Lead Rail Signalling Tester - FIFO

Wabtec; Perth; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Rewards & Recognition Program

Discounted health insurance

Novated Leasing

Lifestyle discounts

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Wabtec is seeking a Tester in Charge to lead testing and commissioning of signalling systems on rail projects. This FIFO role in Western Australia requires strong safety focus, project execution and customer satisfaction.

You will manage documentation, plans and resources to meet design, time and budget targets. The successful candidate will have 5+ years in rail testing/commissioning, an engineering degree or equivalent, and an IRSE License.

Qualifications

• Able to work on a FIFO basis, commencing in the Pilbara region.
• 5 years' experience as Functional Tester or Tester in Charge within the Rail Industry.
• Engineering degree or equivalent, advantageous however not essential.
• IRSE License.
• Experience in Railway Signalling Testing & Commissioning of Projects.
• Competencies displaying technical experience executing testing and commissioning with major Rail operators.
• Good personnel management and communication skills.
• Prepared to travel regularly.

Responsibilities

• Promote and ensure the appropriate standards of health, safety and environmental management are adhered to.
• Take overall responsibility for the testing and commissioning of new and altered signalling systems for Signalling projects.
• Responsible for production of Signalling Test & Commission documentation, testing methodology and testing charts for approval
• Preparation of testing and commissioning plans;
• Complete all relevant documentation required for testing and commissioning activities in accordance with client and industry standards;
• Control and optimise the allocation of human and physical resources in respect to testing and commissioning activities on the project;
• Identify potential safety, cost, time, quality, procurement and human resources issues and implement corrective actions
• Co-operate with quality, safety, and environmental objectives and contribute where appropriate for continual improvement.
• Manage testing and commissioning of signalling equipment to meet contract specifications, performance and safety parameters.
• Manage effective utilisation and allocation of project-based testing resources both internal and subcontracted.
• Liaise with project management and construction ensuring all site works are completed prior to testing and commissioning;
• Report on testing and commissioning activities

Skills

FIFO availability

Rail testing & commissioning

People management & communication

Willing to travel

IRSE License

Education

Engineering degree or equivalent

Job description

Wabtec is seeking a Tester in Charge to lead testing and commissioning of signalling systems on rail projects. This FIFO role in Western Australia requires strong safety focus, project execution and customer satisfaction.

You will manage documentation, plans and resources to meet design, time and budget targets. The successful candidate will have 5+ years in rail testing/commissioning, an engineering degree or equivalent, and an IRSE License.