Assurance Engineer – Cardiff, Wales
Salary: Up to 70,117 | Lan at 70,117TheRole
Responsible for the risk-based approach to managing rolling stock safety issues. Introduce improvements to maintenance processes and independently review engineering change proposals. Develop specialist engineering knowledge and understanding of standards to support improved fleet safety and performance
Role responsibilities
- Undertake daily product safety monitoring identifying potential safety related defects, accidents and incidents requiring further investigation, producing and presenting a daily report. Update necessary systems and databases as required.
- Use specialist engineering knowledge to risk assess technical issues. Develop in collaboration with the wider engineering team mitigating actions and permanent preventative improvement plans.
- Support the technical assurance manager in the review the applicability of National Incident Reports. Support the issue of TfW NIRs
- Undertake periodic reporting and use data to drive risk based decision making. Attend and chair periodic Safety Management Group Meetings.
Who we’re looking for
- Relevant Engineering qualification (Degree./HNC) and/or suitable relevant industry experience
- Experience of Product Safety procedures within a Rolling Stock environment
- Experience taking a risk based approach to decision making
- Experience of Rolling Stock Engineering Change process. Experience interpreting and applying railway standards.
- Ability to collaborate and work to operational deadlines.
Welsh Language Skills
While not essential for this role, Welsh language skills would make a great addition to your application.
TfWsupport anyone who wants to learn Welsh or improve their skills. We offer online learning, classroom courses and funding attendance at local community courses.
EqualOpportunities
We’re changing the way the transport industry looks. By celebrating and embracing differences, we’re building a workforce that represents Wales. We need talented people from all backgrounds and cultures to bring their perspectives and experiences. Diverse teams make better decisions and drive innovation. Join us in transforming the way Wales travels.”
Who we are
Transport for Wales is changing the way Wales travels, making sustainable transport the first choice. We’re building a multimodal integrated transport network called the T Network, making it easier for people to travel by train, bus, walking, wheeling and cycling.
Next steps
See attached Job Description for further details and how to apply. If you want to find out more about what we’re doing in Wales, see our Annual Report.
We’re a Disability Confident Leader. Let us know about any reasonable adjustments you may need in the recruitment process and as part of the role if you are successful.
This advert will close at 23:59 on the day of the application closing date stated above. However, we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive enough applications. We encourage you to submit your application as early as possible.
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