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Could you be VIE - Testing & Commissioning Engineer we’re looking for?
Your future role
Prepare and execute Testing & Commissioning activities in support of the Seattle Tacoma Airport (Seatac) APM Modernization project. The main role of the VIE will be to witness and/or participate in the testing and commissioning activities and support the senior engineers. The commissioning activities may involve occasional work in a Brownfield environment where the various testing activities may require a high percentage of the work to be performed during non-revenue hours.
We’ll look to you for:
- Prepares and executes testing activities for technologies of railway signaling under the supervision of senior signaling engineer and/or the Test and Commissioning Manager.
- Executes specific Testing activities according to the testing procedures / documentation and instructions from the Test and Commissioning Manager or Senior Tester.
- Adheres to testing schedules and testing plans for internal and external customers
- Prepares the technical reports to be reviewed by the Test and Commissioning Manager or a Senior Tester before formal submittal to the customer
- Document in detail test results from the field and analyze logs as required
- Performs activities with quality and efficiency while meeting customer expectations.
- Alerts the hierarchical superiors if any risk identified during the testing activities
- Expected to successfully pass the Safety training provided by the customer.
All about you
We value passion and attitude over experience. That’s why we don’t expect you to have every single skill. Instead, we’ve listed some that we think will help you succeed and grow in this role:
Bachelor’s degree in engineering.
1 year of field experience in a testing environment (experience in a railway environment is a plus).
Adaptability to variable work schedules (about 50-60% night shifts) to support testing activities.
Good technical writing and communication skills.
Knowledge of rail signalling (considered an asset).
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel and Word).
Familiarity with standard testing tools such as terminal programs, Wireshark, multimeter, and command line.
Experience in writing and reviewing technical reports and communicating at technical and managerial levels.
Motivation to perform testing and commissioning activities.
Attention to detail and discipline in work processes.
Proactive and efficient in solving technical issues and anticipating challenges.
Team-oriented and customer-focused with a commitment to getting the job done.
Aptitude for self-learning and documenting processes effectively.
Commitment to safety, regulations, and professional standards (including EHS).
Fluency in English.
Things you’ll enjoy Join us on a life-long transformative journey – the rail industry is here to stay, so you can grow and develop new skills and experiences throughout your career. You’ll also:
Work with new security standards for rail signalling.
Collaborate with transverse teams and helpful colleagues.
Contribute to innovative projects.
You don’t need to be a train enthusiast to thrive with us. We guarantee that when you step onto one of our trains with your friends or family, you’ll be proud. If you’re up for the challenge, we’d love to hear from you!
Important to note
As a global business, we’re an equal-opportunity employer that celebrates diversity across the 63 countries we operate in. We’re committed to creating an inclusive workplace for everyone.
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