Train Systems Technician

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Job role To investigate irregularities in Central Line Automatic Train Control (ATC) trainborne 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 by providing mentorship and support to Train system Maintainers., * 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 & to represent ATC Group at the Fleet Daily Failure Meeting
• 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 the Company Management System.
• Support the ongoing development of Train system Maintainers and cover Engineering Manager duties where necessary

Do you have experience in Microsoft Word?, * 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

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

Experience

• Essential; to include knowledge of ATO/ATP on modern rolling stock
• Essential; minimum 2 years' experience of fault diagnosis and maintenance of electrical/electronic systems
• Desirable; 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

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 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 Tax-efficient cycle-to-work programme Retail, health, leisure and travel offers Discounted Eurostar travel

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