Principal Signalling Engineer | Rail | Perth
BHP
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Come and be a part of this success.
About the Role
A great opportunity has arisen for Principal Signalling Engineer to work on an exciting major project at BHP, the Rail Technology Programme (RTP). RTP is a transformational upgrade of WAIO’s train control and signalling system. RTP will deliver the words first heavy haul moving block signalling system. Moving block will allow trains and other rail-mounted vehicles to safely run much closer together, resulting in a substantial increase in the rail network’s capability along with a step-change improvement in safety. Come and be a part of this success.
Reporting to the RTP Engineering Manager in the RTP Engineering Governance Team, the role will have a strong focus on technical governance whilst retaining a delivery mindset. You will provide rail signalling expertise and support to the project providing a strong focus on stakeholder engagement, engineering process and have the capability to excel in a positive team environment.
Accountabilities
Key responsibilities include:
- Review functional design documentation submitted by the contractor including system requirements and architecture, interface control, scheme plans, and analyses as appropriate
- Manage and update signalling principles for the Rail Technology Programme and interface with BHP ISA for signalling related matters.
- Review and approve contractor technical specifications and detailed design submissions to ensure compliance with user requirements, BHP signalling principles and relevant corporate and industry standards as per contract.
- Assess whether hardware and functional design documentation that is produced is issued and controlled in accordance with company processes
- Implement and govern the processes to manage signalling design documents and signalling related design data
- Act as the delegated discipline lead for signalling in the Project CCB and represent RTP in the asset level Engineering Board (TRB).
- Assist the project with design workshops, technical gate reviews and risk assessments.
- Provide technical input for responses to technical queries and review technical reports
- Develop and update standards or technical procedures
- Analysis of verification and validation and site testing activities
- Act as client witness during FAT or SAT where required
- Interface with Rail Engineering department to build technical readiness to receive new signalling technology/
- Build strong relationships with the relevant stakeholders
About You
To be successful in this role you will possess:
- From 15+ years in Railway Signalling projects or operations ideally in communication based signalling.
- Experience in delivering engineering activities for complex signalling systems as ETCS / CBTC projects preferably for a digital railway.
- Tertiary qualifications in a relevant discipline (Electrical/Electronic) or recognised industry experience
- Diploma or similar qualifications or extensive experience in Rail Signalling
- Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
- Ability to work within an integrated team and work effectively under pressure
- Structured approach with strong attention to detail, and the ability to problem solve on complex issues.
- Experience in the delivery of a Management of Change process
- Experience in testing and commissioning of signalling systems
- Expert level knowledge of industry standards (e.g. CENELEC, AREMA, RISSB) and company standard solutions
- Data Analysis and report writing skills
Location Based in Perth, Western Australia, in the multi award winning office tower - ‘City Square’ you will have stunning river views from your modern open plan office, state of the art facilities including virtual whiteboards and video conferencing facilities, 550 bicycle racks with ample lockers, showers and change room amenities and a large outdoor terrace with barbecues.
About Our Process
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The size, stability and magnitude of our business not only provides significant opportunity for professional development, but also attractive salary packages with performance-based bonuses and a best-in-class employee share program. We know there are many aspects of our employees' lives that are important, and work is only one of these, so we offer benefits to enable your work to fit with your life. These benefits include flexible working options, a generous paid parental leave policy, other extended leave entitlements and parent rooms.
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