Guideway and 3rd Rail Technician

Description

• Carry out all level of preventive and corrective maintenance activities in accordance with approved Maintenance Plans and following implemented safety rules and processes.
• Ensure all maintenance activity completed is logged appropriately on the Maintenance Management System.
• Carry out routine inspections, unscheduled maintenance, inspecting parts for surface defects, changing of consumable items, perform minor repairs and technical cleaning of all the third rail & track systems.
• Follow the appropriate and approved maintenance procedures and instructions to ensure compliance with the requirements and safe system of work.
• Be aware of surroundings and report any maintenance issues that have not already been identified.
• Collaborate with colleagues in Operations departments effectively
• Assist the Supervisor and other technical support staff to implement asset configuration change.
• Ensure that appropriate, certified tools and equipment are used in all works, including inspections.
• Ensure the maintenance tools are calibrated and in date where required and in good condition prior to use
• Perform shift and emergency duties as and when required
• Produce and maintain accurate maintenance records of third rail & track, tools,       and work accomplished and other information using a computerized maintenance management system ( CMMS)
• Drive automotive equipment to work sites as and when required.
• Perform and carry out duties as instructed/ directed by the Team Leader and or Supervisor

Safety Critical Responsibilities

• Perform roles necessary for the management of the safe system of work, including meeting tight maintenance schedules.
• Implement and follow Permit to Work process.
• Operating points (locally).
• Communicating with Signalers and Line Controllers.
• Communicating with electrical control operators.
• Communicating with persons responsible for a Track Possession, Worksite or movements of rail vehicles within a Possession.
• Safety critical communications by others.
• Protecting a rail vehicle stopped by an accident, failure, obstruction or other exceptional incident.
• Controlling the movement of a rail vehicle.
• Working as a Pilotman during single line working or emergencies.
• Checking that goods are properly and safely loaded.
• Installing track, components or structures supporting the permanent way.
• Maintaining track, components or structures supporting the permanent way.
• Installing and commissioning new infrastructure.
• Inspecting track.
• Checking the settings and calibrations on an OTM prior to use on the running line.
• Operating an OTM that alters the track profile.
• Operating a vehicle on the permanent way to carry out maintenance on the permanent way or supporting structures, including the use of rail, road/rail, road wheeled or tracked vehicles.
• Protecting people working on or near the track
• Protecting people in possessions.