JOB DESCRIPTION

TITLE OF POSITION OCCUPANT

Signals Engineer
BUSINESS UNIT/DEPT LOCATION

Engineering & Maintenance - Signalling Engineering

REPORTS TO

Mile End
EMPLOYMENT STATUS

Manager Signalling Engineering

CLASSIFICATION

Permanent, Full Time

POSITION NUMBER

PO2 Job and Person Specification Approval

Director or Delegate ../../..

The purpose of this Job Description is to provide a broad outline of the responsibilities of the role. An employee will be required to perform from time to time other duties as required to fulfil the objective of the position.

RESPONSIBILITY/ACCOUNTABILITY STATEMENT
The Signals Engineer: Engineer is accountable to the Manager Signalling Engineering; prepares designs, specifications, technical instructions, submissions and reports; supports tasks associated with Capital Projects and provides site support if required; investigates and reports on signalling system reliability issues; researches and reports on options to improve the signalling system performance; provides technical support to the field staff in signalling, CTC and electrical systems maintenance; and liaises with a range of internal and external customers, including managers and staff of the organisation, Federal, State and Local Government agencies, private consultants and outside organisations on Railway Signalling and electrical engineering issues.

KEY RESULT AREAS

Design and Technical Services Technical Advice Research and Development Human Resource Policy Rail Safety Occupational Health Safety & Welfare Customer Service Risk & Quality Management

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KEY RESULT AREA

KRA 1

Design and Technical Services

Provides effective design and technical services by preparing cost estimates, preliminary designs for approval. preparing detailed designs, drawings, design verification, computer software design and verification. preparing specifications and tender documentation. testing, verifying and commissioning of electrical and signal installations. provide technical support for a range of specialised projects associated with: relay Interlocked and microprocessor based railway signalling systems; railway signalling power distributions systems; assist with the site supervision of signalling/electrical maintenance and construction works and contract site works. support the integration of design and document control in Signals and Power. maintenance of signalling and electrical system drawings and documents. assist with the installation and maintenance of relay-based, electronic and computer-based signalling systems. performing design modification work on relay-based, electronic and computer-based signalling systems as directed. undertaking investigations into incidents or accidents, and making recommendations which may require equipment modification, operational or policy changes. Safe and effective development, reviewing, modification and monitoring of signalling and electrical systems are achieved. All signalling system drawings and documents are updated. Projects are completed on time and within budget.

Key Performance Indicators (KPI)

KEY RESULT AREA

KRA 2

Technical Advice
Provide professional advice to staff, external organisations and contractors including: Translating complex technical principles and information into forms understood by clients without technical knowledge. Assist in designing complex systems and or verification of designs for external organisations. Provision of advice to Electronic Signal Tradespersons to facilitate first and second line maintenance of computerbased signalling systems, and complex electronic signalling equipment.

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Key Performance Indicators (KPI)

All expert advice provided. Assistance in design and verification of design achieved. Electronic Signal Tradespersons supported.

KEY RESULT AREA

KRA 3

Research and Development Development

Assist the Senior Design Engineer in research and development works. Undertake research, analysis, interpretation and development of options. Recommend solutions or alternative courses of action. Research and Development works provided.

Key Performance Indicators (KPI)

KEY RESULT AREA

KRA 4 Key Performance Indicators (KPI)

Human Resource Policy

Proactively comply with Human Resource policies and procedures.

Compliance with Human Resource Management policies and practices.

KEY RESULT RESULT AREA

KRA 5

Rail Safety
Rail Safety: Ensure that relevant elements of the Rail Safety Act, regulations and standards are met. Compliance with relevant Rail Safety Act, regulations and standards achieved.

Key Performance Indicators (KPI)

KEY RESULT AREA

KRA6

Occupational Health, Safety & Welfare

Perform all work in consideration with OHS&W legislation by; a) Complying with the requirements of the OHS&W Act and regulations; and b) Demonstrating a commitment to workplace safety. OHS&W requirements complied with and commitment demonstrated.

Key Performance Indicator/s (KPI)

KEY RESULT AREA

KRA7

CUSTOMER SERVICE
Contribute to the development of a customer focused service and a positive corporate image, including the maintenance of good working relationships with staff, Unions and the general public, by: a) maintaining open lines of communication on all matters raised between the organisations offices/employees; b) attending to urgent matters as they arise. All Customer Service standards met.

Key Performance Indicator/s (KPI)

KEY RESULT AREA

KRA8

RISK & QUALITY MANAGEMENT

Contribute to safe systems of work and the development of a quality management system by: a) ensuring all work practices comply with relevant rail safety,

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OHS&W, EEO and environmental legislation, regulations, and standards, including relevant Australian standards, through adherence to the organisations policies, procedures and practices; b) actively participating in the identification and implementation of strategies to control all relevant risks, including the appropriate reporting of notifiable occurrences and environmental incidents; c) ensuring all work practices continuously improve in accordance with quality principles. Key Performance Indicator/s (KPI) Rail Safety, OHS&W, EEO and Environmental Act requirements complied with and commitment demonstrated. organisational policies, procedures and practices, including quality related instruments, are complied with; Safety, security and environmental risks within the work area are mitigated in accordance with plans and timelines.

SPECIAL CONDITIONS
Some out of hours work and attendance at worksites will be required. Required to meet the Health assessment criteria for Category 1.

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PERSON SPECIFICATION
Essential (E) Desirable (D)

Qualifications Degree in Engineering enabling eligibility for corporate membership of the Institution of Engineers, Australia (E) Graduate Certificate, Diploma or Master in Railway Signalling obtained through the CQU. (D) Associate or full member of the Institute of Railway Signalling Engineers (IRSE). (D) Class C Drivers Licence. (E) Electrical Workers Licence. (D)

Relevant Knowledge & Experience Knowledge of railway signalling principles, signalling design and applications. (E) Knowledge of project management practices and contract and tendering conditions. (D) Knowledge of project scheduling software, project reporting system, General Ledger, spreadsheets, word processor and database software. (D) Experience in AUTOCAD or equivalent computer aided drafting packages. (D) Extensive engineering experience in the field of electrical/electronic systems. (D) TransAdelaide Trackforce Rules and ARTC Code of Practice. (D) Experience in compiling project management estimates. (E) Knowledge of ISO 9000 Quality Systems. (E) Knowledge of computer based systems for Railway Operations. (E) Knowledge and Experience in Telemetry and SCADA Systems. (D) Knowledge of relevant Government policies, practices and operations. (D) Knowledge of TransAdelaide Awards, Certified Agreements, and other agreements/instructions relating to pay entitlements. (D)

Competencies Communication skills Negotiation and Conflict Problem Resolution Skills Concern with Quality Customer Service Analytical Skills Attention to Detail

Abilities/skills/behaviours Able to communicate effectively at all levels. Ability to negotiate and resolve conflict in a commercial environment. Concern for the quality of ones own work, other workers and the organisation as a whole. Ability to listen to the customer, empathise and provide appropriate solutions to achieve a satisfactory result Ability to use logical skills for the analysis of information. Thorough in accomplishing a task with concern for all the areas involved, no matter how small

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