Train Control Manager

UGL is a diversified services company delivering critical assets and essential services that sustain and enhance the environment in which we live.  Our capabilities extend across a broad range of services and whole-of-life solutions for diverse industries, utilising world leading, sustainable and innovative technologies.

We partner with some of the world’s largest blue-chip companies, government agencies, private enterprise, and public institutions.  
Career progression & a long term opportunity of making an impact with a high performing, collaborative and professional team are just some of the benefits that UGL Transport will offer you.

UGL Regional Linx are looking for a passionate & enthusiastic Train Control Manager to join our team.

Who Is UGL Regional Linx?

UGLRL is a wholly owned subsidiary of UGL. We are headquartered in Orange, NSW and operate several regional depots throughout the state. 
UGLRL is committed to creating and maintaining job opportunities for people in regional and rural communities. More than 80% of our UGLRL workforce is located along the CRN. Our workforce understands what it means to be regional and is committed to the needs of our customers, passengers and communities. 

The CRN – Country Regional Network ensures the safe movement of people and goods throughout the regions of NSW, and links Sydney to many of the State’s important regional centres.

UGLRL is proud to be entrusted with the operations and maintenance of this important piece of rail infrastructure.

Job Purpose 

The UGL Regional Linx Train Control Manager has overall responsibility for the management of the Orange Network Control Centre and the Bathurst Disaster Recovery Facility.  

This role will manage and mentor Network Control Officers in the execution of their duty across 24/7 operations providing support and training to staff within their span of control. 

This position is the first point of contact for Network Control Officers to escalate incidents on the UGL Regional Linx Network.

Key Responsibilities

•    Ability to lead an effective and professional Network Control team, comprising of both Network Control Officers and Network Control Trainees
•    Manage day to day operations of the Network Control Centre, ensuring all network rules, procedures and protocols are followed and reported against in consultation with the Manager Network Operations.
•    Ensure completion of competence and compliance activities including coaching and training and development activities for Network Control Officers.
•    Assist with the management of incidents in accordance with Incident Management Protocols and UGL Regional Linx Procedures.
•    Encourage the team to demonstrate effective SEQ leadership and risk management  
•    Complete performance management responsibilities for all direct reports in consultation with the Manager Network Operations
•    Encourage and champion a high performing team, resulting in client reward, repeat business.
•    When carrying out rail safety work, take all possible  care for the safety of people who may be affected by the rail worker’s act or omissions
•    Perform all duties in accordance with UGL Regional Linx policies, processes, systems, and procedures.
•    Share in providing an on-call function to the Network Management Centre

Qualifications

•    CERT IV in Rail Network Control
•    Current Driving License
•    Qualified in safeworking rules and procedures
•    Competence and experience in Train Control management 
•    Incident Cause Analysis Method (ICAM) qualified 
•    TAA40104 CERT IV Training and Assessment
•    Experience in Train Control Management
•    Knowledge of the Rail Safety Act and System Safety Plans
•    Knowledge of terminal, yard and station working, rail network, restrictions, operating conditions, and safe working rules
•    Proven ability to plan, prioritise and coordinate work activities in a dynamic operational environment 
•    Proven ability to influence, lead others and negotiate desired outcomes 

About Us 

UGL is well-known and respected for providing end-to-end engineering, construction, and maintenance services within, rail and transport, communications and technology systems, oil and gas, power, renewables and resources, water and defence markets. UGL partners with some of the world’s largest blue-chip companies and government agencies, private enterprises and public institutions. We are a member of the CIMIC Group of companies

At UGL, we value diversity – in the backgrounds, ideas, work styles and perspectives of our team. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and strongly encourage people with disability, Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people, mature aged workers and people from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply.

Please note that relevant screening checks will be conducted as part of the recruitment process. These may include a national criminal history check and for you to undergo pre-employment medical assessment including drug and alcohol screen.

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