Train Systems Maintainer

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Key Information

Job title – ATC Train Systems Maintainer 
Grade – Q3 
Salary-  £61,805 to £83,414
Location – Ruislip
Contract Type – Permanent- London Underground 

Overview of project/role

To investigate irregularities in Central Line Automatic Train Control (ATC) train borne systems and equipment, identifying and rectifying failures to determine which items of faulty equipment need to be removed for repair, as well as carrying planned preventative maintenance of the ATC systems, and modifications.

To ensure that an adequate supply of Central line Rolling Stock are available for passenger service by carrying out preventative maintenance and casualty repairs on Automatic Train Control (ATC) Systems and ensure that the system provides the acceptable level of reliability
Suitably licensed staff are required to carry out its maintenance and meet these requirements planned maintenance is to be conducted on the ATC part of the Fleet to manufacturer’s specification and to carry out casualty work as required, will involve various night/day shift patterns on a rolling 8 week roster

Key Accountabilities 

• To promote an integrated approach to the maintenance of Automatic Train Control (ATC) systems, treating the trackside and train based elements of ATC as components of an overall system, so that levels of reliability and availability of the service delivers to LUL are improved and sustained
• Contribute to the creation, introduction and use of fault finding procedures and help to manage the analysis of data produced to take the correct action and ability to make decisions affecting the reliability of ATC equipment before and after repairs have been completed. 
• Oversee the definition, introduction, maintenance and use of all relevant approvals and safety assurance procedures deemed necessary to support hardware/software change associated with ATC improvement/upgrade
• Ensure that complete and accurate records are created and maintained for train related maintenance first and second line testing activities. Contribute to the creation, introduction and use of fault finding procedures
• To ensure that control system technologies and modifications that will contribute to improved efficiency are identified and that there is sufficient engineering focus on all matters that affect asset maintenance delivery and also ensure relevant test equipment is identified. Supporting technical development
• To contribute to the development of a Quality Management System suitable for accreditation to ISO 9002:2000

Skills, Knowledge & Experience 

Skills  

• Electrical, electronic, and mechanical skills relevant to an engineering maintenance environment (Essential).
• Relevant engineering experience i.e Rolling stock, Aviation, (Essential).
• A self-starter capable of working on their own initiative (Essential).
• Able to understand maintenance instructions and procedures (Essential).
• Ability to be flexible & supportive to ensure team success (Essential).
• Good record keeping (Essential).
• Ability to work as a part of a highly focused team (Essential).
• Able to manage time and work to tight timescales (Essential). 
• Ability to communicate effectively (Essential).

Knowledge 

• ONC/HNC (or equivalent) in Electrical and Electronic Engineering (Essential)
• Experienced in the use of standard software packages including Microsoft Word/Excel/PowerPoint/Project and relevant industry software (Desirable)
• Membership of a Professional Institution is considered advantageous.

Experience 

• To include knowledge of ATO/ATP on modern rolling stock (Desirable)
• Minimum 2 years experience of fault diagnosis and maintenance of electrical/electronic systems (Essential)
• All relevant licences deemed necessary for this post, will hold or be able to gain I.R.S.E. licences as required, and hold a Safety critical licence (Desirable)

Application Process 

• Please apply using your CV. PDF format preferred and do not include any photographs or images.
• Please apply using your CV and a One page covering letter. PDF format preferred and do not include any photographs or images.
• This is a safety critical role, so you will need to get clearance from our Occupational Health team before you start.

The closing date for applications is Friday 27th June @ 11:59pm We may close this advert early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.

OPTIONAL Fixed term contract/Secondment opportunity for x months [if appropriate]
As a fixed term contractor we can offer you a choice of pension arrangements. If you choose not to take our final salary pension scheme you will be paid an allowance on top of your salary, subject to Tax and National Insurance. We will share all the details with you at offer stage and the choice will be yours based on your circumstances. Depending on what you choose you can add up-to 14% to your salary.

OPTIONAL 
Secondment wording: A X month secondment opportunity, with the possibility of permanency.  
If you are successful in securing this secondment opportunity, you will need to be released from your existing role, so please ensure that you make your line manager aware of your application.

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. 
 
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
30 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
Private healthcare discounted scheme (optional) 
Tax-efficient cycle-to-work programme
Retail, health, leisure and travel offers 
Discounted Eurostar travel
 
Hybrid working within this role enables a balance of 50 per cent of time split between the office and home over a 4 week period. Hybrid working arrangements can evolve subject to business requirements. 

We will make every effort to give you as much notice as possible, however some interviews/assessments could be organised at short notice.