Senior Technical Officer

We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Technical Officer.The role of the Senior Technical Officer (STO) is to provide support to the Maintenance Engineering team and the Principal Technical Officer (PTO), as well as supporting the High-Speed Track Team. The STO provides support to the PTO and will deputise for the PTO as required. The STO role is vital to the safe on-time delivery of both Maintenance and Renewals at our High Speed department.A key part of this role will be to monitor asset performance, reliability, productivity, and efficiency. You will provide technical guidance, support, and undertake survey and design work. Your experience will enable you to undertake technical inspections and investigations, arranging track monitoring and reviewing and reporting outputs.You will support the PTO and the Track Team in the delivery of their objectives to ensure that our High Speed Track Team delivers excellence in terms of safety, quality and performance; and represents good value for money to our client HS1.We have our own technical standards, you will assist the PTO to ensure the infrastructure is maintained to these standards during routine technical inspections.About the roleKey Accountabilities1. Carry out work safely and in accordance with the safe systems of work procedures, method statements, plans and other instructions.2. Adhere to company policies and procedures3. Manage and check the quality of work delivered and confirm assets are compliant to standards.4. Manage the preparation of work and resource specifications, method statements and plans.5. Provide technical support and guidance.7. Undertake and supervise technical tasks, survey and design work.8. Undertake technical inspections, tests, investigations and analysis of technical data.9. Prioritise work arising and agree work plans for the group.10. Manage processes and systems for the calibration and certification of tools and equipment.11. Manage information to update systems, databases and records.12. Contribute to your own development and that of others.Experience, skills, knowledge and competencies.1. Knowledge of technical support activities and techniques.2. Knowledge of design requirements, processes and techniques.3. Able to demonstrate, promote and embed safe working behaviours within the team.4. Able to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.5. Able to coach, influence and develop others.6. Hold and retain the competencies relevant to this post and required by business need.7. Ideally hold or be working towards and NVQ level 2 or 3 (or equivalent) in an
engineering/leadership
subject.8. Able and willing to drive vehicles as required by business need.The Senior Technical Officer is a safety critical and key safety post. If not already held by the successful applicant, any offer of employment will be subject to passing the relevant pre-appointment medical including a drug & alcohol test.This is a permanent so come and be part of a truly unique business that brings the UK closer to Europe.We're dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive organisation that reflects the passengers we serve. To achieve this, we're committed to becoming an open, diverse, and inclusive workplace, leveraging the skills and expertise of our talented workforce. Together, we strive to create a safe and accessible railway for everyone.Investing in our people is key to enhancing the safety, reliability, and efficiency of our railway system. If you're passionate about making a meaningful impact, then this opportunity is for you!About our people and the recruitment process - We're an inclusive employer of choice and we welcome applications from everyone! We encourage our colleagues to work flexibly, as we know traditional working patterns don't always fit. If you want to consider working flexibly, just let us know and we'll do our best to help and invest in your career with us, whilst you have a healthy work life balance.We're also a Disability Confident Leader employer and we'll try our best to adapt the process and offer a reasonable alternative to help support people with disabilities access, apply and interview for roles.Send me alerts about jobs like this.Please enter your email address to continue setting up an email alert for similar jobs to this one. By entering your email address and clicking apply you will sign up to Jobs4 and agree to our terms and conditions .
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