About the role

  • Engineer tracking performance failure trends and enhancements for Automatic Train Control systems at TfL. Collaborating with cross-functional teams and mentoring ATC staff while delivering project management.

Responsibilities

  • To track Central Line 92 stock Performance Failure Trends and Irregularities in the Automatic Train Control (ATC) and Rail Adhesion Train Bourne / Track systems using Data analysis, Fault Finding techniques, Modifications and Commissioning in liaison with the Central Line ATC and Rail Adhesion Teams
  • Establish the causes of problems leading to poor ATC performance & Identify solutions which will provide early improvement to ATC performance
  • Provide software support for suite of ATC software programmes to ensure support to the ATC Teams
  • Provide software support for ATC Track to ensure PAC route Run Data and Code Sweeps are supported
  • Produce regular reports to highlight opportunities for improvement and indicate likely levels of performance enhancement associated with Automatic Train Control on the Central Line
  • Undertake Train Test (Occasional out of Office Hours) runs for Signals Testing and Trainbourne failures to assist to in Fault Finding with the ATC Team
  • Work closely with, and utilise the resources of, Central Line ATC, Fleet Engineering and relevant OEM’s (Original Equipment Manufacturer) in scoping and developing Automatic Train Control system modifications and upgrades
  • Mentor and coach specialist ATC Systems staff, ensuring that their development needs, tools and systems they need to un
  • Fulfil a project management role on behalf of the ATC group during planning and implementation of modifications/upgrades, providing progress reports and using appropriate performance metrics to demonstrate achievement of improvement targets
  • Build and Maintain relationships with key Stakeholders across departments to inform decision making

Requirements

  • Project Management
  • Planning
  • Software Programming and Development (Visual Basic, DOS and variants of C coding language)
  • Rolling stock fault finding experience desirable
  • Electrical, electronic, and mechanical skills relevant to an engineering maintenance environment (Essential)
  • A self-starter capable of working on their own initiative (Essential)
  • Able to understand maintenance instructions and procedures (Essential)
  • Ability to be flexible & supportive to ensure team success (Essential)
  • Good record keeping (Essential)
  • Ability to work as a part of a highly focused team (Essential)
  • Able to manage time and work to tight timescales (Essential)
  • Knowledge ONC/HNC (or equivalent) in Electrical and Electronic Engineering (Essential)
  • Must possess good knowledge in a Railway Environment
  • Membership of a Professional Institution is considered advantageous
  • Good IT or Hardware/software knowledge to support modern and legacy equipment

Benefits

  • Final salary pension scheme
  • Free travel for you on the TfL network
  • Reimbursement of 75% of the cost of a standard class Ticket for National Rail travel from home or 75% reimbursement on a 28-day flexi ticket
  • 30 days annual leave plus public and bank holidays
  • TfL is committed to work-life balance, operating a hybrid working approach where business and role requirements allow
  • Private healthcare discounted scheme (optional)
  • Tax-efficient cycle-to-work programme
  • Retail, health, leisure and travel offers
  • Discounted Eurostar travel

Job title

ATC Systems Performance Improvement Engineer

Job type

Experience level

Mid levelSenior

Salary

£56,641 - £76,967 per year

Degree requirement

High School Diploma

Location requirements

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