Principles Tester

About the role

Reporting to the Project Wide Signalling Program & Integration Manager, we are currently seeking an experienced Principles Testers to support the signalling testing and commissioning programme.

• Principles testing of signalling interlocking, set-to-work including simulation data preparation, changeover, and integration thereof against general and Queensland Rail specific signalling principles to validate that the signalling systems provide safe train separation and safe train operations.
• Provide specialist technical advice on staging and construction methods to be utilised to integrate signalling works in a multi-discipline railway environment to simplify testing.
• Prepare, develop, and execute principles test plans, test rig design and test data as required for major railway signalling and operational systems and to ensure their appropriateness and completeness to the approved design.
• Preparation and auditing of test validation documentation.
• Manage small teams and act as mentor, as required, for engineers/testers and provide direct supervision pursuant to Professional Engineering’s Act 2012.

About You

• Tertiary Qualification in a related field
• Authorised Principles Tester with demonstrable experience:
• QR experience and competence (PT1, PT2 or PT3)
• Principles Testing experience and competence in the UK or with other Australian Rail Networks to enable application to achieving QR competency.
• Certified RPEQ or tertiary qualification to enable achieving RPEQ certification.
• Senior Signal Engineers with experience working with data and signalling principles willing to be mentored to obtain Principles Testing competence are encouraged to apply.
• Knowledge and experience with applicable systems engineering and assurance standards, familiarisation of rail transport operator safety management system (or equivalent), and experience in a construction railway environment including ‘greenfields’ and ‘brownfields’ environment.
• Demonstrated ability to work successfully and autonomously within a fast paced project environment and deliver on deadlines
• Focus and commitment to a zero harm environment

What we offer

• Diverse opportunities to grow, back yourself and achieve
• Flexible working arrangements
• Ongoing training for career progression
• A competitive remuneration package with salary continuance insurance, employee assistance program for employees and their families, AIA Vitality wellness program and Discounts on private health insurance, vehicles, travel and more

What makes you right for UGL 

• Ability to provide a safe, supportive and positive workplace
• Empower a united and collaborative culture
• Deliver technical excellence and create efficient, innovative solutions
• Build an enviable reputation and the trust of employees, clients and other stakeholders
• Genuine concern for safety

About Us

UGL is a well-known and respected for providing end-to-end engineering, construction and maintenance services within; rail and transport, communications and technology systems, oil and gas, power, renewables and resources, water and defence markets. UGL partners with some of the world’s largest blue-chip companies and government agencies, private enterprises and public institutions. We are a member of the CIMIC Group of companies

At UGL, we value diversity – in the backgrounds, ideas, work styles and perspectives of our team. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and strongly encourage people with disability, Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people, mature aged workers and people from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply.

Please note that relevant screening checks will be conducted as part of the recruitment process. These may include a national criminal history check and for you to undergo pre-employment medical assessment including drug and alcohol screen.

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