AddressJob Description - Trainee Network Control Officer (258926) Trainee Network Control Officer
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258926 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 5 passionate & enthusiastic Trainee Network Control Officers to join our team based in Orange, NSW
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 Network Control Officer (NCO) is pivotal to the overall operation of the UGL Regional Linx CRN and will manage the day to day movements of Rail Traffic and facilitate network access for maintenance activities across the network on a 24 hour/7 days a week basis. This role will be located at the Orange Network Control Centre but may be required to operate from the Network Control Backup facility located in Bathurst NSW should the Orange facility become unavailable for any reason. Network Control Officers are the first point of contact for all Rail Crews and others requiring access to the UGL Regional Linx CRN.
Key Responsibilities
- Operate Network Control equipment to authorise movements and accurately prepare and issue train authorities for train and track work requirements
- Remain appraised of the location and progress of trains and track work, accurately recording the particulars in the Train Control Systems as required
- Respond to emergencies and other irregularities, providing timely and accurate reports in the prescribed train control reports.
- Comply with all safe working requirements, codes of practice, procedures and processes
- Plan anticipated running of all trains and track work, to ensure conflict is avoided
- Issue instructions to rail crews and staff at line locations, ensuring all events are correctly performed and reported in a timely manner in the Train Control Systems as required
- Ensure compliance with train and other notices concerning alterations and additions to signaling, safe working equipment and rolling stock
- Process Ad-Hoc Train Paths from Operators received within the span of your shift.
- Assist track and other staff in reaching work destinations promptly for the purpose of track work and assist with testing of Network Control equipment
- Provide a comprehensive briefing to relieving Network Controllers at the end of each shift to provide a full understanding of train position and any verbal instructions to trains
- Log all matters which may affect the relief and ensure the relief is familiar with those matters at the end of a shift
Qualifications
- CERT IV in Rail Operations or ability to attain
- Current Driving License
- Qualified in safeworking rules and procedures or ability to attain
- Experience in train control management (Desirable)
- Experience in Train Control Management (Desirable)
- Knowledge of the NSW National Rail Safety Law 2012 and System Safety Plans
- Proven ability to plan, prioritise and coordinate work activities in a dynamic operational environment
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. Ref: 258919 Discipline
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Australia-NSW-Blue Mountains & Central West Work Type
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