Control Systems SCADA TRI

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Key Information

Job title:  Delivery Control Systems SCADA TRI

Salary:  £69,148    Grade P6A1                                        

Contract type:   London Underground - Permanent                          

Location: Covent Garden, London with expectation to travel across LU network

Shifts:   This role works a FIXED SHIFT PATTERN:  2 weeks of day shifts, followed by 1 week of night shifts -  Hours for nights 2300-0700 Sunday to Thursday and Hours for days  0800-1600  Monday to Friday.

Application closing date:  Wednesday 16th July 25 @ 23:59

Overview of project/role

London Underground is one of the world’s most famous metro systems and is responsible for

more than 5 million passenger journeys a day. It has 11 lines covering 402km and serving 272

stations. During peak hours, more than 500 trains are in operation.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Control Systems Test Room Inspector to be responsible

for the safe and efficient application of installation, commissioning, maintenance, operational

or remedial activities, on SCADA control systems, required for the safe operation of the LUL

Power Distribution network.

You will also be responsible for ensuring that all activities are undertaken in compliance with

the relevant legislation, Standards and within a safe system of work.

The Control Systems equipment, including Remote Terminal Units, HMIs, Network Equipment

and intelligent electrical devices, form an essential and critical part of the power network and

thus the operation of the railway system. The role requires effective, collaborative work as part

of the wider team involved in the maintenance, operating, servicing and repair of Power

distribution equipment.

Key Accountabilities 

• Manage and undertake the maintenance, repair, and operation of all London
• Underground Control Systems assets, intelligent devices and auxiliary equipment
• Responsibility for all Control System devices, plant control schemes and
• measuring devices on site, including electro-mechanical, electronic and microprocessor-based instruments.
• Understanding of a wide range of industrial communication protocols, including
• IEC61850 and IEC60870.
• Assist in the commissioning of Control Systems and Intelligent Devices,
• acceptance testing of new and transposed equipment, decommissioning, modification,
• and additions to existing systems.
• Maintenance and testing of Communication network assets
• Checking and updating of schematic drawings/schedules pertaining to Control
• Systems equipment and intelligent devices.
• Application of test voltages and currents to plant and equipment.
• and rectify reported faults on Control Systems equipment and investigate
• intelligent devices. Prepare reports which detail the corrective action taken and
• necessary recommendations.
• The interrogation, retrieval, and analysis, as well as switching, monitoring and
• fault logs from intelligent devices.
• The installation and use of specialised monitoring equipment for the purposes
• of fault investigations, power quality, harmonic studies to assist LU as required.
• To ensure all documentation associated with tasks is completed to a defined
• satisfactory standard.
• Isolating and making safe of low voltage electrical equipment for the purpose of
• carrying out work. 

Skills, Knowledge & Experience

Skills

• Safety Critical Certified (Training Provided) (Essential)
• Fully PC Literate (Essential)
• Holder of an LU LV1 license (Desirable)
• Full UK driving Licence (Essential)
• Flexible approach to work, self-reliant (Essential)
• Ability to interpret, understand and apply communication protocols for Substation Automation (Desirable)
• Ability to fault find to component level, discrete electronic printed circuit boards (Desirable)
• Ability to interpret, understand and apply technical drawings/IO schedules (Essential)
• Good communication & report writing skills (Essential)
• Ability to plan, organise and prioritise work to meet specified deadlines and targets under pressure (Essential)
• Ability to supervise and work in a team (Essential)
• Demonstrate a proactive approach to new technology and learn new skills (Essential)

Knowledge

• Sound theoretical electrical knowledge of dc batteries and chargers, standby power supplies three phase ac electrical supplies, transformer principles, ac & dc switchgear operation and the fundamentals of circuit protection and earthing arrangements. (Desirable)
• HND in Electrical/Electronic Engineering or Equivalent (Essential)
• Working knowledge of MS Office packages e.g., Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint Knowledge of Electrical and Electronic systems (Desirable)
• Knowledge of networking and network components (Desirable)

Experience

Experience of working on Control System equipment, be able to read electrical schematic diagrams, and follow schedules. (Desirable)

Experience of working on network equipment, including (but not limited to) routers, hubs, and network switches and their configurations. (Desirable)

Experience working with copper and fibre optic communications mediums on an industrial level (Desirable)

Equality, diversity and inclusion

We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion. We want to represent the city we serve, which will help us become a more innovative and efficient organisation. Our goal is to make our recruitment as inclusive as possible. We are a disability confident employer who guarantee an interview to any disabled candidate who meets all of the essential criteria. We also use anonymising software that removes identifying information from CVs and cover letters to make the process fair.

Application Process

Please apply using your CV and a one page covering letter. PDF format preferred and do not include any photographs or images. Think carefully about the skills, knowledge and experience in the advert and cover this in your CV and cover letter.

If you are successful shortlisted, you will be invited to an interview which will involve the following:

· A practical skills assessment

· Competency based interview focusing on TfL competencies and values

· Technical questions

This is a safety critical role so you will need to get clearance from our Occupational Health team before you start.

Benefits  

In return for your commitment and expertise, you will enjoy excellent benefits and scope to grow.  

Rewards vary according to the level of role but mostly include the below

• Final salary pension scheme
• Free travel for you on the TfL network
• Reimbursement of 75% of the cost of a standard class Ticket for National Rail travel from home or 75% reimbursement on a 28-day flexi ticket
• 29 days annual leave plus public and bank holidays
• TfL is committed to work-life balance, operating a hybrid working approach where business and role requirements allow
• Healthcare discounted scheme (optional) 
• Tax-efficient cycle-to-work programme
• Retail, health, leisure and travel offers
• Discounted Eurostar travel
   
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