Test, Commissioning & Validation Team Lead

Test, Commissioning & Validation Team Lead
 

LOCATION: Springfield / Massachusetts (US-MA), United States | BRAND: KB Signaling | REQUISITION ID: 7710 | JOB GRADE: 18 |

ON-SITE/REMOTE: On-site 

 

KB Signaling delivers unparalleled end-to-end wayside and onboard conventional signaling Control, Command, and Signaling (CCS) platforms and solutions. A trailblazer, we are driven to provide the best solutions for improved safety, performance, and lower overall operating cost for today’s transit and freight railway systems and operators in North America and beyond. Our team is fueled by innovation and grounded in solid values, like giving back to the communities where we do business and embracing sustainability to help protect our planet. KB Signaling is part of a global, high-tech company that will challenge you and help you grow. Discover your potential.

 

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Purpose of the Job

• Lead the T&C documentation process (test procedures, data sheets, change request process, test discrepancy resolution, etc.) providing oversight and direction to the entire T&C project team.
• Perform the role of an independent auditor for T&C compliance with KB Signaling procedures and processes related to test and commissioning activities.
• Ensure the readiness for test phases:  Start of testing, Final Cutovers, Decommissioning activities.

Reports directly to:  T&C Manager

Direct reports:  Documentation Specialist, V&V Engineers

Main Responsibilities

Key accountabilities: 

• Independent review and approval for test & commissioning test results for T&C activities in the field associated with commissioning signaling systems inclusive of the following:
  • Development and delivery of T&C documentation process including development of electronic format for test results, regression testing, test status reports, etc.;
  • Audit for quality and procedure compliance the approval of documentation for signaling system test activities including
    • Installation, Circuit Breakdown, and Site Acceptance tests,
    • Operational and system integration tests for Interlocking and Wayside locations
    • Dynamic and Static integration tests as required by project requirements
  • Work closely with the Senior Lead T&C Engineers and project KB Signaling Safety representative to review and monitor daily testing results for fail/pass, discrepancy and change request entry and processing, and maintain current test completion status by location;
  • Develop and maintain daily review and the maintenance of location specific test plans, procedures, and data sheets to provide a report that reflects current condition and test status of locations under test;
  • Application of T&C process to ensure tests are conducted in compliance with regulatory standards, project requirements and industry best practices;
  • Ensures EHS in the field with guidance and support from the EHS representative;
  • Provide support to one or several Projects on railway signaling systems under the direction of T&C Manager instructions
  • Acts as the overall T&C documentation Leader in accordance with project and contract requirements