t Metro Trains, we get you where you need to go. Connecting people and places is made possible by our people who make a positive difference to every journey. We strive to reflect the community we serve and support the needs of our people who are critical to our success. With Zero Harm at the foundation of everything we do, we want everyone to get home safely. We are one team, helping to connect and shape a better Melbourne.
The Projects team at Metro are range of dedicated teams pursuing project delivery and engineering excellence for the expanding suburban railway, which serves Melbourne, one the most liveable cities in the world.
The Metro Tunnel Project (MTP) is a transformational public transport project that will bring more trains to your suburb and reduce travel times by running the busy Cranbourne, Pakenham and Sunbury lines through a new tunnel. By untangling the City Loop, more trains can run more often across Melbourne.
We’ve finished digging twin 9km tunnels, and construction is underway on 5 new stations and testing of the new High Capacity Signalling system that will enable turn-up-and-go services.
The Role
We are seeking an experienced Radio OCS Engineer to assist with the development, planning and coordinate the testing and commissioning of Radio Systems within the Operational Control Systems (OCS) being delivered as part of the Metro Tunnel Project. You will work closely with a range of different stakeholders which includes planning, development, documentation and coordination of the end-to-end radio system test and commissioning requirements.
This role is a fulltime, fixed-term based in Melbourne’s CBD.
Responsibilities
- Plan, schedule, develop and coordinate the delivery of testing and commissioning activities around the Operational Control Systems (OCS) delivered and modified within the project
- Configure, test and assist in troubleshooting radio devices associated with the Metro Tunnel Project. Devices include active and passive distributed antenna system (DAS), Digital train radio (GSM-DTRS), Two-Way repeater radio (DMR and P25), MNO Carrier services (LTE/UTMS) and WIFI.
- Follow a System Engineering framework associated with detailed reporting of verification and validation (V&V) evidence for system requirements.
- Liaise and work closely with the technical team within the OCS/ICT functions around set-up, delivery and reporting around test procedures within the Project life cycle
- Work closely with the Systems Integration and Test team to ensure that all the testing activities are documented and reported correctly to the relevant engineering testing tools and applications used.
- Engage with a range of stakeholders across the alliance teams and wider project team to work collaboratively across the project
About You
- Tertiary qualification in applicable technical field or relevant industry experience
- Previously worked within the rail or telecommunications industry
- Experience in Systems Engineering
- Have strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Experience within testing & commissioning methodologies
- Has experience with developing high quality technical documentation and reporting
- Sound analytical, conceptual and problem-solving skills
- Experience using engineering-based requirements management and testing tools (DOORS, RQM)
- Experience in configuring, test, troubleshooting Operational IP networks (E.g., Cisco, Extreme)
Who are we and why work at Metro?
At Metro, we get you where you need to go. Connecting people and places is made possible by our people who make a positive difference to every journey.
Since 2009, Metro proudly continues to operate and maintain a world-class train service and network through to delivering significant transport projects that will shape how Melbourne moves.
We strive to reflect the community we serve and support the needs of our people who are critical to our success.
With Zero Harm at the foundation of everything we do, we want everyone to get home safely. We are one team, helping to connect and shape a better Melbourne.
What’s on offer
We offer a range of great benefits, including 4 weeks of annual leave, professional development & health, and wellbeing initiatives. Beyond this, here’s why our people say they chose Metro:
- Work for a multi-award-winning rail operator with great career development opportunities.
- Be part of an inclusive, diverse, and supportive company made up of various backgrounds, cultures, and experiences.
- Work-life balance options including flexible working arrangements, 14 weeks paid parental leave, and purchasing up to 4 weeks of additional leave per year.
- All eligible Metro employees receive a free Myki Pass that allows free Public Transport in Victoria
- Access to a wide range of corporate discounts including healthcare, fitness, finance, and more.
How to Apply and Next Steps…
If this role resonates with your values, experience, and career growth, then please apply before Sunday 26th March 2023 and help connect people and places for a growing Melbourne!
Don’t meet every single requirement? As an inclusive and diverse workplace, we encourage all applicants to apply.
Metro is committed to making reasonable adjustments to provide a positive, barrier-free recruitment process for candidates with specific access needs. Candidates who require adjustments are encouraged to declare this in their application, so that the contact person for the position can discuss your needs.
The recruitment and selection process for this position might require shortlisted applicants to undertake Psychometric Assessment, Pre-Employment Health Assessment and background checks that might also include Criminal History and Credit Checks.
Metro’s commitment to a diverse, equitable, and inclusive culture
Metro acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the land on which the Victorian rail network operates, the Wurundjeri Woi Wurrung and Bunurong peoples of the Kulin Nation.
At Metro, we know that a diverse, equitable, and inclusive company is a more innovative and successful one that reflects the communities we serve. We strive for a workplace where everyone is treated fairly and respectfully. A workplace that provides equitable access to opportunities and resources. Where individuals can bring their whole selves to work and be recognised and rewarded for their contribution to collective success.
Metro is committed to fair, equitable and merit-based employment and recruitment practices, and we encourage all interested applicants to apply.
We are One Team, One Metro.