Principal Technical Officer
- Recruiter
- Network Rail
- Location
- Exeter
- Salary
- Competitive
- Posted
- 22 Sep 2017
- Closes
- 12 Oct 2017
- Sectors
- Travel & Tourism
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
About Network Rail
Network Rail is at the heart of revitalising Britain 's railway. We're making rail safer, more reliable and more efficient than ever before. It's a real team effort. One which calls for the collaboration of the industry's finest professionals. We've created a supportive, sharing, respectful and diverse culture. Because shared expertise and new perspectives make us stronger. Together, we're making a railway fit for the future. And as the network continues to grow, you'll grow along with us.
Maintaining the rail network is a huge job. Our Maintenance Engineering team is up to the challenge. Across everything from signalling and track to electrification, they keep the network and its assets working safely and reliably. Strengthened and supported by all kinds of technical expertise, they are at the heart of our vision for engineering and operating excellence.
Brief Description
Directing a team of Senior Technical Officers, you'll take the lead on everything from faulting to installation. Focusing on data analysis and quality control, you'll ensure excellence and compliance.
TRACK
Our track technical teams provide support to our Delivery Unit Track Engineers surveying track quality and designing schemes to ensure a smoother journey as well as technical record keeping and the calibration of technical equipment.
About the role (External)
You'll provide important technical support and guidance to the Maintenance Engineering team. It's a varied and vital role, with responsibility for directing the work of our Senior Technical Officers. You'll be the first port of call for all kinds of issues, from installations to faulting. Prioritising work as it arises, and agreeing work plans, you'll manage the preparation of work, resource specifications and requisitions for materials. What's more, you'll personally undertake and supervise a range of technical tasks, as well as survey and design work.
You'll carry out technical inspections and investigations, with a strong focus on data analysis and quality control. You'll install, test and commission equipment. And you'll manage processes and systems for the calibration and certification of tools and equipment. Along the way, you'll ensure works are fully compliant with our exacting standards, and keep a range of key records, systems and databases up to date.
Essential Criteria
• Experience of carrying out technical support activities, using diverse techniques
• Working knowledge spanning maintenance processes, systems and standards
• Knowledge of design requirements, processes and techniques
• Able to demonstrate, promote and embed safe working behaviours within the team
• Excellent communication skills, both in person and in writing
• Able to coach, influence and develop others
Desirable Criteria
• Hold or be working towards and NVQ level 3 or 4 (or equivalent) in an engineering/leadership subject
• Able and willing to drive vehicles as required by business need
This role involves days, nights and weekend working, and is a safety critical role so subject to drug and alcohol testing and passing of the relevant medical assessment.
How To Apply- External
Network Rail adheres to pre-employment Baseline Personal Security Standard (BPSS), this is government standard for pre -employment vetting. BPSS government standard pre-employment vetting requires Network Rail to screen a potential employee's unspent criminal convictions and undertake 3 year career checks. Employment at Network Rail is subject to employees meeting the BPSS government standard pre-employment vetting.
Network Rail welcomes applications regardless of age, disability, marital status (including civil partnerships), pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sexual orientation, transgender status, sex (or gender), employment status, trade union affiliation, or other irrelevant factor. We will interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria. We positively embrace flexible working recognising that employees may wish to balance work and family/home life.
Safe behaviour is a requirement of working for Network Rail. Applicants should be able to demonstrate their awareness of our safety vision
EXTENDED Closing date:11 October 2017 Late applications will not be accepted
This vacancy is IMC Terms and Conditions - Salary circa GBP31000
Currency
Amount of Travel
Work At Home
Network Rail is at the heart of revitalising Britain 's railway. We're making rail safer, more reliable and more efficient than ever before. It's a real team effort. One which calls for the collaboration of the industry's finest professionals. We've created a supportive, sharing, respectful and diverse culture. Because shared expertise and new perspectives make us stronger. Together, we're making a railway fit for the future. And as the network continues to grow, you'll grow along with us.
Maintaining the rail network is a huge job. Our Maintenance Engineering team is up to the challenge. Across everything from signalling and track to electrification, they keep the network and its assets working safely and reliably. Strengthened and supported by all kinds of technical expertise, they are at the heart of our vision for engineering and operating excellence.
Brief Description
Directing a team of Senior Technical Officers, you'll take the lead on everything from faulting to installation. Focusing on data analysis and quality control, you'll ensure excellence and compliance.
TRACK
Our track technical teams provide support to our Delivery Unit Track Engineers surveying track quality and designing schemes to ensure a smoother journey as well as technical record keeping and the calibration of technical equipment.
About the role (External)
You'll provide important technical support and guidance to the Maintenance Engineering team. It's a varied and vital role, with responsibility for directing the work of our Senior Technical Officers. You'll be the first port of call for all kinds of issues, from installations to faulting. Prioritising work as it arises, and agreeing work plans, you'll manage the preparation of work, resource specifications and requisitions for materials. What's more, you'll personally undertake and supervise a range of technical tasks, as well as survey and design work.
You'll carry out technical inspections and investigations, with a strong focus on data analysis and quality control. You'll install, test and commission equipment. And you'll manage processes and systems for the calibration and certification of tools and equipment. Along the way, you'll ensure works are fully compliant with our exacting standards, and keep a range of key records, systems and databases up to date.
Essential Criteria
• Experience of carrying out technical support activities, using diverse techniques
• Working knowledge spanning maintenance processes, systems and standards
• Knowledge of design requirements, processes and techniques
• Able to demonstrate, promote and embed safe working behaviours within the team
• Excellent communication skills, both in person and in writing
• Able to coach, influence and develop others
Desirable Criteria
• Hold or be working towards and NVQ level 3 or 4 (or equivalent) in an engineering/leadership subject
• Able and willing to drive vehicles as required by business need
This role involves days, nights and weekend working, and is a safety critical role so subject to drug and alcohol testing and passing of the relevant medical assessment.
How To Apply- External
Network Rail adheres to pre-employment Baseline Personal Security Standard (BPSS), this is government standard for pre -employment vetting. BPSS government standard pre-employment vetting requires Network Rail to screen a potential employee's unspent criminal convictions and undertake 3 year career checks. Employment at Network Rail is subject to employees meeting the BPSS government standard pre-employment vetting.
Network Rail welcomes applications regardless of age, disability, marital status (including civil partnerships), pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sexual orientation, transgender status, sex (or gender), employment status, trade union affiliation, or other irrelevant factor. We will interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria. We positively embrace flexible working recognising that employees may wish to balance work and family/home life.
Safe behaviour is a requirement of working for Network Rail. Applicants should be able to demonstrate their awareness of our safety vision
EXTENDED Closing date:11 October 2017 Late applications will not be accepted
This vacancy is IMC Terms and Conditions - Salary circa GBP31000
Currency
Amount of Travel
Work At Home