Senior OCMS Systems Engineer

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.

ABOUT THE TEAM

Network Assets & Assurance (NA&A) team at Metro includes more than 2000 people from Infrastructure, Innovation, Engineering, Rolling Stock, OCMS (Operational Control Management Systems) , Strategic Asset Management and Planning and Integration.

The NA&A team manage the change to the network - ensuring that the asset outcome is safe, reliable and sustainable, both today and into the future. 

WHY WORK AT METRO?

• Work for a multi-award-winning rail operator with rewarding career opportunities that provide you with the support and training to take your career to the next level!
• 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.

ABOUT THE ROLE

The OCMS Systems Engineering Team in Metro Trains' is responsible for transitioning to and supporting the breadth of operational technology comprising the new Communication Based Train Control (CBTC) systems as well as the supporting train control, SCADA and communications technology and platforms currently being introduced via the Metro Tunnel Project (MTP).

The Senior OCMS Systems Engineer will be responsible for the successful "transition to operations" of the CBTC, Train Control, SCADA, Communications and other platforms being delivered by major infrastructure programs (E.g. Metro Tunnel Project) including technical design, integrate and document review, test & commissioning resourcing and other project requirements as needed.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Collaborate closely with various technical / electrical maintenance and operations teams outside of OCMS to support new Operational Technology (Including CBTC, Train Control, SCADA, Network Communications and others depending on capabilities and project needs).
• Actively participate in workshops, planning, design and integration activities to ensure compliance with MTM standards and broader technology strategies
• Actively participate in workshops, planning, design and integration activities to ensure compliance with MTM standards and broader technology strategies
• Identify, minimise and manage exposure to any risk associated with new Operational Technology Systems, ensure effective controls are implemented
• Ensure all engineering documentation is maintained in a timely manner and to the required standard, and all maintenance and training documentation and material is current and relevant

ABOUT YOU

• Tertiary qualifications in Engineering (Electrical, Telecommunications, Computer Systems,) or equivalent recognised by Engineers Australia
• Experience in a few of these areas - CBTC, Wayside Signalling, Train Control/ ATS, Networks and Communications, SCADA, Radio Communications, Surveillance and CCTV, Protocol Translations (Software), Onboard Rollingstock Technologies, Systems Engineering and Software, Test and Release Management
• Experience and knowledge of working within a rail or transport infrastructure environment will be advantageous
• Demonstrated ability to implement appropriate and fit for purpose processes to ensure systems are monitored and maintained to agreed service levels and standards