Comms/scada Technician

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**Position Summary**

The Communications and SCADA Technician is responsible to provide field support for test, repair, operation, and/or maintenance of communications and signaling equipment.

This team will be responsible for the maintenance of passenger stations, the Maintenance and Storage Facility, and Traction Power substation buildings. This role must have the ability to embrace a dynamic working environment that promotes safety, service, quality, motivation and teamwork in a start-up environment.

**Roles and Responsibilities**
- Repair, operation and maintenance of Communications and Signalling equipment;
- Provide technical expertise to subcontractors, project team members and less experienced personnel;
- Troubleshooting of equipment and operation of portable test equipment, testing devices and special tools towards execution of support activities;
- To undertake other duties related to the environment of the power assets or of Work as specified by the System Operations Manager in a safe manner;
- Ensure that the signaling system is properly maintained for maximum safe power availability uptime for revenue service, this includes all sub-systems and components including mechanical, electrical, safety interlocks and auxiliary equipment;
- Confirm operability of enclosure including seals, door mechanisms and locks;
- Operate equipment required for maintenance of the system. This may include (but is not limited to) aerial work platforms, rail mounted inspection equipment and others. Assist in completing assigned work as laid out in the schedule, understanding that emergencies may arise that necessitate a change in the schedule.
- Update system software and perform routine tests. Assist other working groups to ensure system operation (Share information freely with colleagues to contribute to the reliability of the electrical infrastructure.
- Report any and all inconsistencies from drawings, prints or mechanical schematics on Signalling systems. Keep track of calibrated tools. See upcoming issues related to warranty and MOD program and communicate them to ensure efficient work time.
- Report potential issues to management and engineering.
- Record status of maintenance and repair work within a Computerized Maintenance Management System;
- Ensures work completed meets response time and quality requirements of the Project Agreement;
- Comply with all internal and external requirements including but not limited to environmental, health and safety, risk management, and fire protection requirements;
- Other miscellaneous duties as may be assigned.

**Health, Safety, Environmental and Security**
- A good understanding, maintaining awareness and following relevant health, safety and environmental legislation, Operation rule book, standard operation procedures, health, safety and environmental requirements and instructions within own role and organization
- Continuously monitor area of responsibility to ensure compliance with legislation and safety procedures. Overall responsibility of passengers, staff and goods to enable compliance with regulations through safe and effective rail operation.
- Maintaining an awareness and following emergency, accident/incident plan, policy and procedures.
- Constructively challenge unsafe practice at all levels and report through the necessary channels.
- Inform/alert the control centre to any hazards which have been spotted along the route.
- Understand the risk of ill health and the impact of wellbeing on the safety of an individual, others at work and the public. Understand strategies for fatigue management e.g., sleep quality, and stress management.
- Manage own fitness to enable work to be carried out competently in order to reduce the risk to health and safety to self and all stakeholders.
- Requirements and process for ensuring rail safety and security on the line, at stations and depots.
- Constantly maintain a secure environment and respond to security issues and take appropriate action in the event of a breach of a security as accordance with company safe operation procedures, policies and safe systems of work.

**Qualifications**
- Minimum of Grade 12, College degree
- Certificate or license in related field. Capable of using computers and computer control systems, Capable of reading and understanding mechanical/electrical drawings, maintenance manuals and electrical schematics.
- 2 to 4 years in a Traffic or LRT signalling environment, Railway or related industry
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