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Tester in Charge (Rail) – Signalling – Sydney, Australia

May 26, 2023 | Comments Off on Tester in Charge (Rail) – Signalling – Sydney, Australia

We're people powered. Powered by people like you. So if you're dreaming of a new life down under then we have a number of opportunities that will interest you.

Laing O'Rourke are one of the premier infrastructure alliance contractors in Australia and we have a number of really exciting opportunities on some major rail projects in Sydney, Melbourne and Perth.

If the idea of working with a privately-owned business that backs their people to thrive in both their personal and professional lives, offers an industry-leading parental leave policy, flexible working arrangements and professional development programmes, then a career at Laing O'Rourke Australia should be something you are considering.

With these values and benefits in mind we are totally reshaping the way that the construction industry goes to work, and we need you to provide your knowledge and experience so we can keep doing what we do best.

We are currently seeking a Tester in Charge (Rail)- Signalling for our Rail Operations hub in Sydney.

Rail Operations is an internal business unit within Laing O'Rourke, specialising in the sole delivery of all aspects of Rail, working with a team of technical experts to deliver a high portfolio of work across New South Wales.

Key responsibilities

  • Tracking costs and managing subcontractors will be a key element to the role.
  • Lead the planning and control of all testing requirements, resources, and test equipment.
  • Maintain daily logbook of testing activity
  • Prepare strategies for future commissioning works, incorporating resources, possession, training, and technical requirements.
  • Interface with all other disciplines on the project to ensure the works included within any possession can be accommodated. This shall include but not be limited to civils, track, HV & LV, OHW and buildings
  • Liaise with the Signalling Design team to review / comment on the produced and issued signalling design
  • Liaise with the Signalling Construction team to review / comment on the installation for adequacy as required prior to handover to test
  • Undertake inspections of the equipment and installation to ensure compliance of the construction work is to specification.
  • Direct, control and ensure that all the inspection and testing plans, procedures, activities and tasks required by the specifications are competently and correctly completed and recorded.
  • Sign off the safety assurance of completed works and certify that the systems and equipment have been properly installed using approved design & effective quality system processes and have undergone and passed all tests and inspections necessary to ensure safe and reliable operation.
  • Ensure Independence between constructors and testers & manage / control access to equipment that has been tested, ensuring that the integrity of the installation is maintained.

About you

  • Railway signalling site testing in charge experience mandatory.
  • Exposure to managing teams for delivery phase of Testing and Commissioning
  • Preparation of Testing and Commissioning documents - strategy, methodology, work package, procedures, reports, SWMS, JSEAs, etc.
  • Strategic Planning
  • Demonstrated experience in either Tester in Charge Authorisation, Signal Engineer Field, IRSE License 1.3.190 Tester in Charge
  • IRSE License with relevant Tester in Charge competencies
  • Sydney Trains and/ or ARTC relevant Statement of Competency- Signalling Engineer/ Tester in Charge/ Commissioning Engineer required
  • Lead by example in health and safety and attitude
  • Member or Fellow in IRSE (Institute of Railway Signal Engineers)

About Us

Laing O'Rourke is a $6 billion international operation with 60 years of involvement in Australian construction and infrastructure, including nearly two decades under the Laing O'Rourke banner.

The business delivers projects as diverse as the environments in which they are built, from high security military bases and major rail transport infrastructure projects, through to landmark buildings at the transport interface. While we operate in every state and territory in Australia, Victoria is our fastest growing market.

In Melbourne, we are delighted to have been selected as the preferred proponent for North East Link's South Package with our partners Symal Group, WSP and Arcadis. We're proud to have been appointed to such a significant project for the State and look forward to working collaboratively with the Victorian Government and the North East Link Project Program to deliver a compelling, value for money solution, changing the way people move around Melbourne.

In Victoria, we are also currently delivering several projects for the Victorian Government's Level Crossing Removal Program (LXRP), as part of the South Eastern Program Alliance. The Alliance consists of Laing O'Rourke, Jacobs, Metro Trains Melbourne and LXRP as the Project Owner. We are also delivering the Melbourne Airport Rail early works, the Suburban Rail Loop initial and early works, Princes Highway East, Kilmany and Bridge Inn Road projects.

Laing O'Rourke provides relocation support to people who are moving to a new location, either long-term or permanently. We work hard to create an environment that brings out the best in our people. We believe in building careers through providing a safe, connected and innovative culture that supports ongoing growth and development.

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