Rolling Stock Technician

Rullion Engineering Ltd ,
London, Greater London
Contract Type: Contract
Salary: GBP £20 to £25 per hour

Overview

My client is a global leader in the world of rail infrastructure and sets the benchmark for innovative and environmentally friendly technologies and they are currently seeking a Technician to join their team based in London.Purpose of the job:To provide technical expertise and support to the depot teams in delivery of the clients contractual obligations for maintenance and service of Metro rolling stock.Main duties and responsibilities will include:Provide technical support to the depot teams in the provision of fault finding expertise and assistance with train repair activities.Work with AC and DC motors, Inverters, converters, compressors and air systems.Provide diagnostic and repairs on electronics such as power supplies, rectifying circuits and battery charging circuits to board level.Have extensive knowledge of 3 phase, single phase and DC power systems and control systems.Positioning of fault data into shared drive facility.Carry out fault finding and investigate intermittent faults on vehicles either on depot or in service.Carry out Testing & Re-Commissioning activities on vehicles and trains in accordance with pre-written test and commissioning procedures.Assistance in component change outs, and failure reporting for central systems support and reliability growth teams.Assist with skills development within depots and train care points.Provide on train fault diagnosis/rectification for units in service.Investigate technical problems as instructed by central systems support team.Partake in gathering required data downloads on critical performance systems at all TCC's.Arrange and undertake test runs to assist in fault finding and resolution of faults, in particular the closeout of repeat failures.Functionally test train borne systems with minimal supervision using a variety of techniques and methods, including the use of computer based diagnostics systems.Review and rectify test specifications and documentation for functional tests.Investigate technical problems as instructed by central systems support team.Assist with the validation of documentation issued in support of maintenance and repair activities, special checks, modifications and experiments.Assist in the validation of Maintenance Schedule amendments and other technical instructions.Assists with the validation of locally produced technical instructions.Provide technical support in connection with special checks and experiments.Liaise with the systems support engineers and specialist engineers as necessary, gathering technical information needed to enable technical problems with trains, procedures, materials or component problems to be resolved.Carry out all duties in accordance with the Train care Centre quality and safety procedures.Assist in the testing and repair of equipment identified as faulty and removed from trains.Assist the Warranty Engineer in the execution of his responsibilities.Ensures work is performed in a safe and effective manner in accordance with the Health & Safety at Work Act (1974), Electricity at Work Regulations (1989), Railway Group Standards, and relevant Procedures.Where necessary drive the companies vehicle to attend the Northern Lines outstationsCandidate requirements: Essential Educational Requirements: HNC/HND in Electrical and Electronics Desirable Technical Knowledge/Experience:Practical experience and a sound knowledge of mechanical, electrical and electronic engineering aspects of modern Electric Multiple Units.IT skills - competent user of Personal Computer, including office packages, e-mail and intranet.Previous experience on fault finding.Experience in electronic repair, including solderingExperience on rolling stock. To apply please send a copy of your up to date cv or call for more information.Rullion celebrates and supports diversity and is committed to ensuring equal opportunities for both employees and applicants.