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Digital Systems Engineer

Job details
Posting date: 24 July 2024
Salary: Not specified
Additional salary information: Competitive Salary and Excellent Benefits
Hours: Full time
Closing date: 23 August 2024
Location: Pride Park, Derby
Remote working: Hybrid - work remotely up to 2 days per week
Company: Porterbrook
Job type: Permanent
Job reference:

Summary

The successful candidate will be joining the Fleet function, a small multi-disciplinary team that supports corporate and project governance, risk management and audits of Train Operating Companies, suppliers and internal Porterbrook processes. The team is part of the Operations Directorate reporting to the Chief Operating Officer

Key Responsibilities
This role will support Porterbrook with the continued integration and utilisation of Digital Technology across our asset base

The role will work directly with our internal and external customers to help embed new systems into business processes. The role will lead on the analysis of any remote condition monitoring data available across our asset base and help translate this into proactive maintenance interventions

The overall objective of the role is to drive tangible benefits from Porterbrook’s continued investment in Digital Technology

Responsibilities
Analyse the output of Remote Condition Monitoring (RCM) systems, translating data into action across all of Porterbrook’s digitally enabled assets
Working with our engineering team and our customers to implement maintenance events as determined by the RCM data
Be the focal point for our customer interaction on the day-to-day analysis and management of the RCM data
Working with our customers and the supply chain, supporting the refinement of key RCM events and alerts
Developing a suite of customer use cases using the output of RCM systems to enable further adoption of digital technology
Working with the wider team, you will support the development of new digital products and services
Development of KPIs to track the successful implementation of new digital products and support the creation of business cases for future investment in this area
Becoming a subject matter expert on Porterbrook’s Digital systems and support the wider team with technical queries
Manage periodic reporting on the reliability performance of all Porterbrook assets

General Requirements
Knowledge of RCM systems and techniques, and how to develop them to deliver tangible benefits to asset performance and process efficiencies
Strong analytical skillset with the ability to analyse large complex datasets
Strong communication skills with the ability to translate complex terminology into simple, readily understood language
Commercial awareness and experience of developing business cases
Experience of launching new digital products/systems and an awareness of the associated challenges and opportunities
Understanding of vehicle maintenance, overhaul, and modification requirements

Qualifications
Degree, HNC or equivalent in an Engineering discipline

Knowledge
Knowledge of railway industry rolling stock, organisations, and key players (desirable)
Project Management qualification (desirable)

Key Skills
Excellent communication and stakeholder management
Interpersonal skills
Report writing, presentation and record keeping skills

A great place to work
We are seeking the very best talent to join the team, and offer an excellent salary, along with bonus and benefits.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a great organisation with excellent people and a road map for the future to grow and develop the business. Some of our benefits are listed below:
Excellent pension scheme
Financial wellbeing support
Flexible working
Enhanced family friendly policies
Adoption & Shared Parental Leave benefits
Enhanced Armed Forces policies
Ongoing support with professional and personal development’
Long service awards
Porterbrook Star awards
Life assurance
Healthcare cash plan
25 days’ annual leave + Bank Holidays + option to buy and sell up to 5 days’ additional leave
Additional days annual leave for long service
Season ticket loan
Cycle to work scheme
Free parking at our Derby and Long Marston sites
Should you be suitable for the role, the full benefits package will be discussed in more detail during your screening call.

​To apply
Please follow the link at the top of this page to send your CV and a covering email with full details of why you would be a great addition to the Porterbrook team, along with details of your current salary and notice period.

If you have a disability or need any reasonable adjustments during the application and selection stages, please let us know. We’re committed to building an inclusive culture where everyone can develop to their full potential.

This vacancy may close at any time once sufficient applications have been received. Early submission of your application is therefore encouraged

Please note we are not accepting approaches from recruitment agencies for this role.

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