Electrical & ETCS Systems Engineer
Application Deadline: 29 November 2024
Department: Engineering Services
Employment Type: Full Time
Location: Derby
Description
About us
Porterbrook has been at the heart of the UK rail network for three decades and owns around a quarter of the national passenger rail fleet. We mobilise private finance to drive rail growth through tailored leasing solutions, industry leading innovations and essential network projects that deliver a safe, efficient and sustainable railway.
Our mission is to provide high-quality, digitally-enabled rolling stock solutions that help deliver a safe, efficient and sustainable railway. We take an industry-leading approach, driven by innovative thinking and future planning.
Key Responsibilities
Role Purpose
To act as Technical Expert on ETCS and key train electrical systems, providing internal engineering consultancy, project partnering and expert engineering advice to Fleet Services, Engineering Services, external stakeholders and the wider business – including Projects, Strategy & Sustainability, new build procurement and Long Marston.
Responsibilities
* Act as Porterbrook’s centre of expertise for electrical & ETCS systems on Traction & rolling-stock.
* Lead or support technical investigations into equipment failures, support complex warranty claims and joint investigations, including attendance at manufacturing sites and depots from time to time.
* Act as a technical project partner for allocated projects in support of wider business objectives.
* Lead internal technical consultancy workstreams, including the management and coordination of external consultants and suppliers.
* Lead and act as project manager for assigned workstreams with an electrical systems focus.
* Investigate assigned National Incident Reports and identify, lead and manage appropriate remedial actions.
* Support Fleet Platform Strategy team in delivering strategic fleet solutions.
* Maintain market awareness of new products & developments.
* Build relationships with existing suppliers and any new players in the supply chain.
* Lead or support product development and obsolescence management.
* Support and provide input to Porterbrook’s Digital Services team.
* Attend and support on specific technical workstreams.
* Regularly report on progress on owned workstreams.
* Lead and review engineering change proposals.
* Represent Porterbrook at relevant cross-industry forums and working groups.
* Promote and support a culture of safety at all times.
Other Duties
* Coordinate and monitor the activities of external consultants and suppliers.
* Support graduates, year in industry students and work experience students placed in the Technical Services team.
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
General Requirement
Railway knowledge with appropriate and extensive Traction and Rolling Stock technical experience.
Qualifications
* Ideally Chartered or Incorporated Membership of Engineering Institution or working towards this goal.
* Degree, HNC or equivalent in Electrical Engineering or a similar discipline.
Knowledge
* Extensive knowledge of ETCS and electrical systems.
* Good knowledge of railway industry rolling stock.
* Knowledge of standards and legislation.
* Knowledge of rail leasing and commercial environment is desirable.
* Knowledge and understanding of asset management requirements.
* Ability to understand engineering instructions, drawings and schematics.
* Understanding of whole life costs of trains and systems.
* Knowledge of remote condition monitoring systems.
Key Skills
* Ability to plan, manage and deliver to meet business objectives.
* Open-minded to new ideas and new ways of working.
* Good oral and written communication skills.
* Team player.
* Interpersonal capability / relationship management.
* Negotiation skills.
* Computer literacy (especially Microsoft Office applications).
A great place to work
We offer an excellent salary, along with bonus and benefits. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a great organisation with excellent people and a roadmap for the future.
* Excellent pension scheme.
* Financial wellbeing support.
* Flexible working.
* Enhanced family friendly policies.
* Ongoing support with professional and personal development.
* Long service awards.
* Life assurance.
* Healthcare cash plan.
* 25 days’ annual leave + Bank Holidays + option to buy and sell up to 5 days’ additional leave.
To apply
Please follow the link at the top of this page to send your CV and a covering email with full details of why you would be a great addition to the Porterbrook team.
If you have a disability or need any reasonable adjustments during the application and selection stages, please let us know.
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