Sr Lead Test & Commissioning Engineer

Sr Lead Test & Commissioning Engineer
 

LOCATION: Springfield / Massachusetts (US-MA), United States | BRAND: KB Signaling | REQUISITION ID: 7694 | 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

Prepare, plan, execute and document test and commissioning activities for rail signaling systems in the field, in support to one or several projects.  Manage as a team leader, Lead T&C Engineers and entry level T&C Engineers.

Main Responsibilities

Key accountabilities:

• Manage, prepare, plan, document and execute all Test & Commissioning activities associated with commissioning signaling systems inclusive of the following:
  • Lead and perform 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

• Lead T&C activities in the field, including management of material, tools, test fixtures, documentation, T&C personnel, access and logistics;.
• Maintenance of location specific test plans, procedures, and data sheets to reflect the "as installed or as tested" condition 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;
• Development and delivery of T&C plans such as daily testing schedule, 3-week look ahead testing schedule, cutover plans, etc.;
• Mentoring / Training the project T&C team;
• Tests on "live" circuits and on new or existing equipment;
• 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 Team Leader in accordance with project and contract requirements
• As T&C Team Leader, coordinate multiple location interfaces to efficiently and effectively test vital safety circuits and systems that require T&C test engineers to be in multiple / adjacent locations to accomplish system tests

• Pro-actively manage the interfaces with customers, engineers, consultants and sub-contractors; and
• Provide technical guidance and perform the installation and adjustment of various signaling equipment (switch machines, trip stops, track circuits, code