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Tester in charge

Perth
Wabtec Careers
Posted: 14 June
Offer description

What are we offering you?

* Permanent full-time position with competitive remuneration
* Rewards & Recognition Program
* Discounted health insurance with Medibank
* Novated Leasing with Custom Fleet
* Lifestyle discounts with Woolworths, Coles, Avis, Quest, Accor Hotels etc
* Access to our Employee Assistance Program

Who will you be working with?

Wabtec's Digital Intelligence Signaling & Systems team is a recognized industry leader in the successful delivery of complex integrated system projects. These projects involve signaling, train control, communications, and back‐of‐office solutions with a strong focus on project execution, schedule adherence, and customer satisfaction.

How will you make a difference?

As a key Member of the Wabtec Controls Systems Team, the purpose of the Tester in Charge is to ensure all testing and commissioning activities are carried out safely according to design, on time and budget.

Where is the position located?

This position is required to be based in WA with the requirement to work both locally, interstate and on a FIFO basis as required.

What will your typical day look like?

* 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

What do we want to know about you?

* Engineering degree or equivalent.
* IRSE License.
* Experience in Railway Signalling Testing & Commissioning of Projects.
* Statement of competencies displaying technical experience executing testing and commissioning with major Rail operators.
* Considerable amount of experience working as a Functional Tester or Tester in Charge within the Rail Industry.
* Good personnel management and communication skills.
* Prepared to travel regularly.

Successful candidates will be required to complete background and criminal history check.

Wabtec Corporation is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, colour, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or expression, or protected Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.

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