Site Depot and Commissioning Manager

Site Depot and Commissioning Manager  

Trust in Motion.

We are currently seeking a Site Depot and Commissioning Manager within the Mindyarra Maintenance Centre based in Dubbo. The role is responsible for leading coordination and managing the assembly, testing and delivery activities of the Vehicle area within the warehouse in Dubbo, ensuring compliance with the manufacturing plan, on time, cost and quality:

•            Manufacturing

•            Quality

•            Evidence

•            Logistics/Warehouse

•            Purchases/Activation

•            Deliveries

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Understand clients request and coordinate internal team for appropriate actions.

• Lead the establishment of the overall success criteria for the testing & commissioning phase of the projects, including time, cost, technical and performance parameters.

• Manage the integration of testing & commissioning work streams – including resolution of key interface issues.

• Collect all the needs of external resources from the different departments involved in the testing & commissioning phase and procure or request to the customer these resources.

• Coordinate the technical, quality and engineering related issues that arise during the testing & commissioning process.

• Able to work under pressure and tight schedule milestones

• Easy and capable of adequately managing groups of people.

• Prioritize capabilities.

• Able to deal with ongoing issues and issues with (materials, modifications, customer, etc.)

• Ensure that productivity and target quality level are achieved on a daily basis (monitoring of cost targets)

• Communicate and network with other departmental managers regarding inventory performance to ensure production targets are met.

• Able to identify and anticipate the main risks related to production that could cause excessive costs and delays along the production line.

• Ensure that the function operates in accordance with any health, safety and environmental policies and procedures to ensure the safety and well-being of staff and visitors

• Adequate understanding of CAF's situation within the Depot, ensuring smooth coordination and relationship with Contractors and the Client, daily.

• Lead and follow up the daily activity schedule, collect all the needs of external resources from the different departments involved in the TCW, testing & commissioning phase and procure or request to the Maintenance operator or client these resources.

• Collaborate with other departments such as Quality, Testing and Manufacturing to identify and schedule all activities required for the train commissioning.

• Set departmental goals/KPI's and review and evaluate ongoing performance of direct reports.

• Manage and lead the team, ensuring proper staffing levels, managing vacation assignments, hiring, training, development, appraisal, support, disciplinary issues and daily supervision to maximize efficient productivity. 

• Motivate and coach the team for operational success.

• Ensure the successful acceptance of the trains by the customer according to the project schedule.

• Ensure accurate records are completed and maintained in accordance with procedures in place, and work in progress is communicated to Line Managers and team members.

PROFILE

• Have at least 5 years’ experience in similar or related roles. 

• Possess a tertiary qualification relevant to the position such as University education equivalent to a Higher Engineering Diploma/Master’s Degree in the respective field or an Engineering Diploma/Bachelor’s Degree.

• Experience with office management software e.g. MS Office (MS Excel and MS Word, specifically).

• Knowledge and understanding of rolling stock systems.

• Knowledge of relevant Australian and international rolling stock standards.

• Highly developed problem-solving and analytical thinking skills.

• The ability to provide timely, customer-focused specialist engineering advice and support.

• Strong organizational and communication skills, with the ability to translate complex technical information clearly and concisely working with both Spain and Local managers.

• Highly milestone and objective targeted skills.

CAF Rail Australia is committed to achieve diversity within the workforce. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander to participate. If you have relevant qualifications or experience to fulfil this position and wish to join one of the world’s leaders in integrated transport solutions, click apply and submit your details with Resume.

About the Project

The NSW Government is replacing the NSW regional rail fleet of XPT, XPLORER and Endeavour trains with 29 safer, comfortable and more accessible trains for customers travelling across NSW and between, Sydney, Canberra, Melbourne and Brisbane. For details of the project visit:

https://www.transport.nsw.gov.au/projects/current-projects/regional-rail

As part of the Regional Rail project, the Mindyarra Maintenance Centre in Dubbo will receive a new talented team for train completion works (Manufacturing, Testing and Quality activities), with potential transition in the future to the Warranty & Maintenance teams.

About living in Dubbo

The Dubbo Region outshines the big cities in both affordability and liveability, with an impressive range of housing options, health and education services and little to no work commute – your quality of life is second to none. Not to mention great connectivity to main cities in Australia.

To know more visit: https://dubbo.com.au/live/life-in-the-region

About the company

We are a multinational group with over 100 years of experience in the supply of comprehensive transit solutions positioned at the forefront of technology for high value-added sustainable mobility.

The company is a leader of the railway industry offering one of the most comprehensive and flexible arrays of products in railway related markets, such as rolling stock, components, infrastructure, signalling and services (maintenance, refurbishing and financial services).

CAF's committed personnel and the cooperation with our business partners enable us to enhance customer satisfaction and create value for our shareholders.

Currently CAF Offices, Projects and/or Factories have presence in 20 countries within 6 Continents. In Australia CAF is expanding with projects in Canberra, Newcastle, Sydney, and Parramatta. We have a track record of developing regional areas, with our head office based on Beasain, Spain and locally in Sydney.

CAF Rail Australia has already delivered major projects in Australia, such as: Canberra Light Rail, Newcastle Light Rail, Inner West line Light Rail Sydney. Currently CAF Rail Australia are developing Regional Rail and Parramatta light rail projects with extensions of others. 

We will not stop here; and are committed to seek further opportunities to provide sustainable mobility for all..

For more information:

Visit https://www.caf.net/en

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