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JE Date: N/A
ROLE & RESPONSIBILITY STATEMENTJOB TITLE: / Technician (Electrical) Depot
SAFETY RESPONSIBILITY: / Safety Critical
DEPARTMENT: / Engineering
LOCATION: / Gosforth Depot
RESPONSIBLE TO: / Fleet Duty Manager
PURPOSE: / To provide an efficient and high quality service to the company
DIMENSIONS: / Employees: n/a
Budgetary Responsibility: n/a
Financial Responsibility:n/a
REMUNERATION:
ROLE:
1. / Work a roster offering 24 hours, 7 day cover including Bank Holidays and weekends.
Primarily based at Gosforth Depot (including the Lifting Shop) but will work on the system in Emergency situations to facilitate the recovery/repair of Metro cars/Locos etc.
Safety critical role and as such is required to adhere to all rules regarding safety critical including work time directive, working under the influence of drink/drugs etc.
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18. / Carry out preventative maintenance programmes on a variety of rolling stock and Depot infrastructure repairs/maintenance. Programmes include duty checks, inspections according to examination sheets, component changes and overhaul of various rolling stock parts - where trained assessed and deemed competent
Adopt a flexible approach to work practises and a ‘Competence based skills’ approach to work completion i.e. do what trained, assessed and deemed competent to do to provide full flexibility based upon competence and skills provided.
Investigate faults on voltages ranging from 1500V dc down to electronics voltages.
Investigate faults on Electrical, pneumatic and other components as required/instructed in line with core discipline.
Refurbishment and modification of rolling stock including the replacement and upgrading of components and systems.
Comply with all relevant safety rules, Work instructions, Safe Systems of Works and Fleet Duty Manager’s/Team Leader’s/Engineer’s instructions.
Respond to in service breakdowns and also take part in a ‘first response situation’ should emergencies in service arise.
Safely train Apprentices and other staff members on the full range of their duties as required/instructed.
Assist in the preparation of Safe Systems of Work, Rule Changes and carry out of Safety Management checks as required.
Assist non-Engineering Group staff in duties carried out on rolling stock or in Gosforth Depot.
Compile accurate examination sheets, modification records, and other relevant documentation – utilising appropriate IT systems or relevant paper based documents.
Carry out component overhauls as instructed when trained and deemed competent to do so.
Carry out any duties trained and deemed competent to perform e.g. work in the Lifting Shop, drive Metro cars/Locos and Fork Lift trucks when needed, as part of shift duties.
Participate in integrated teams when performing electro-mechanical equipment changes on Metro cars, involving multi-skilling, is essential
Other duties, for example, slinging and movement of equipment as required
Contribute to Depot upkeep, take responsibility for cleanliness and environmental obligations on the Depot
Participate in any Service Quality Regime work that may be required.
Carry out any Tasks as shown in the attached Skills Matrix where the Technician is trained and deemed competent.
STATUTORY DUTIES:
1. / Responsible for managing those elements of the safety management system allocated to the Engineering Directorate for the safe operation of Metro and associated projects.
2. / Responsible for carrying out duties and ensuring procedures are in place to meet legislative and company standards requirements for the Engineering Directorate functions.
PERSON SPECIFICATION:
ESSENTIAL:
- Recognised Electrical Apprenticeship
- Meet the required medical standard
- Able to carry out routine planned and preventative maintenance
- Able to overhaul electro-mechanical equipment
- Experience of working with voltages of 110Vdc/415Ac/1500vDC
- Able to carry out fault investigations
- Able to read electrical drawings
- Positive and flexible approach to work completion
- Communicate effectively
- Work productively as part of a team
- Knowledge of Health & Safety
- Able to meet the demands of shift working
- Experience of electronics
- Experience of working in a safety critical environment
- Experience of Metro/Railway engineering
- Flexible approach to working overtime
- BTEC, ONC/HNC Electrical Engineering
- Experience of working as part of a multi skilled team
SPECIFIC SAFETY QUALIFICATIONS
1. / Personal Track Safety
2. / Good working knowledge of Metro Rules and Regulations
HOLDER OF THIS POST MUST HAVE ACCESS TO REQUIRED SAFETY PUBLICATIONS AND PERSONAL EQUIPMENT/PPE.
Authorised by: ______Date: ______
Issued/Briefed to: ______Date: ______
Briefed by: ______Date: ______
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