GB Railfreight are seeking a skilled and self-motivated ETCS Software and Data Interrogation Project Engineer to join the ERTMS team. This role will support the next phase of ETCS delivery by developing, managing and maintaining the operational tools, systems and reporting needed for GBRf to run an ETCS railway safely and effectively.
This is not an onboard software engineering role. The role will focus on practical business tools, data interrogation and operational support, working closely with the ERTMS team, Control, Operations, Fleet, Engineering and external stakeholders to ensure ETCS can be integrated into day to day railway operations.
As ETCS fitment increases, GBRf will operate a mixed fleet of ETCS fitted and non-fitted locomotives alongside drivers who are ETCS trained and non-trained. This role will help ensure the right locomotive and competent driver are allocated to the right service, while also supporting fault investigation, trend analysis and DRACAS reporting.
Closing date: 25th June Please apply early, as we may close this role before the closing date if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.
Main
Responsibilities
• Manage internal
and external stakeholder relationships to ensure ETCS operational tools and
reporting are sufficiently scoped and delivered to the required timescales.
• Develop, manage
and maintain tools and processes that support ETCS fleet allocation, driver
competency and operational planning.
• Support the
management of ETCS fitted and non-fitted locomotive data to help ensure the
correct fleet is allocated to the correct services.
• Support driver
competency, DOTE management and associated reporting requirements as ETCS moves
into operational use.
• Interrogate ETCS
defect and fault data to support investigation, trend analysis and informed
operational decision making.
• Support DRACAS
reporting and the collation of evidence required to manage ETCS defects,
reliability and performance.
• Work with
Control, Fleet, Operations and Engineering teams to embed ETCS requirements
into BAU processes.
• Develop
guidance, documentation and training support for controllers and operational
staff using ETCS tools and reports.
• Communicate
progress, risks, challenges and proposed solutions clearly and effectively.
Skills and
Experience
• Excellent IT
skills including Microsoft Office Applications, with strong Excel and data
handling capability.
• Experience of
developing or maintaining operational tools, reports, trackers or dashboards.
• Strong data
interrogation, analysis and problem-solving skills.
• Operational
railway knowledge, ideally within freight operations, Control or locomotive
allocation.
• Understanding of
ETCS operational requirements or a willingness to develop this knowledge
quickly.
• Ability to
translate operational requirements into practical tools, processes and
reporting outputs.
• Strong
interpersonal skills and ability to build effective relationships across
project and BAU teams.
• Effective
communicator with the ability to explain technical or data-led issues in a
clear and practical way.
• Experience of
defect management, fault investigation, DRACAS or reliability reporting
(desirable).
• Control or
locomotive allocation background (desirable).
• Detailed
knowledge of Diesel and Electric locomotive systems and maintenance
(desirable).
• Experience of
Engineering Change processes and VMI's (desirable).
• Previous
relationships with Infrastructure Managers, for example Network Rail
(desirable).
• Flexible and
willing to travel; some travel will involve overnight stays.
• Clean UK driving
licence.
Personal Profile
• Driven and
focussed to deliver.
• Pragmatic,
organised and able to manage competing priorities.
• Strong
communicator and effective relationship builder and manager.
• Comfortable
working independently and taking ownership from concept through to delivery.
• Collaborative
approach with the ability to work across project, operational and engineering
teams.
• Strong
problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Willingness to
develop and adapt as ETCS moves from project delivery into operational railway
use.