Project design and maintenance manager
Vulcan international
Total years of experience :15 years, 4 Months
In summary, my responsibilities encompassed various aspects of system upgrade, reliability, and maintenance in the rail line extension project. I oversaw the overall system upgradation during the extension of the loop line from 2 kilometers to 4 kilometers, ensuring design integrity, functionality, and required changes during electrification.
I focused on system upgrades tailored to the running line's specific requirements, aimed at reducing failures and minimizing Mean Time Between Failures (MTBF) and Mean Time To Repair (MTTR). I maintained accurate records of requisitions, work schedules, employee schedules, and reports to optimize resource allocation and minimize waste.
Additionally, I provided technical assistance and support in the repair and maintenance of rail vehicles and equipment. I monitored and evaluated the performance and skill levels of technical and service personnel, managing maintenance activities, staff, and contractors to ensure the delivery of safe and reliable assets to Operations.
I conducted training needs analysis, addressing staff competencies, and performed technical audits, inspections, and data checks to ensure compliance and maintain high-quality standards. I continuously updated maintenance documentation, including processes, procedures, workflows, and task instructions.
Furthermore, I proposed enhanced Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) such as MTBF/MDBF (Mean Time Between/Mean Distance Between Failures), MTTR (Mean Time To Repair), and Availability. I reviewed asset performance regularly and initiated improvement plans to deliver better value for money and enhanced service delivery, including the introduction of new technologies through business cases.
I prioritized root cause analysis for incidents and provided monthly/periodic and ongoing reporting in alignment with contractual and stakeholder requirements. Additionally, I established maintenance policies and strategies within my area of expertise and led the review of supplier maintenance documentation, standards, and procedures, recommending improvements.
In summary, my expertise includes conducting preliminary and final design reviews for various interfaces and components within signaling systems. This includes Interface Control Documents for Rolling Stock-Signaling, SCADA-Signaling, Signaling-Communication, Signaling-Platform Screen Doors, Signaling-Civil Works at stations, Wayside Signaling Equipment-Civil work guide beam, and Conductor Rail-Track switches.
I have also conducted design reviews for ATP, ATO, Interlocking, Point Machine, Cabinet specification, and interconnection diagrams. Additionally, I have reviewed designs for Train Wash Plant, System Principals, Grounding Concept, Vehicle ATC Onboard Signaling Hardware, Light Signals, CBI Functional Description, Track layout, Track layout cabling, System architecture, Operating modes, Principals, Equipment test procedures, FAT test reports, Cable inspection test plan, Conceptual Design for Monitoring and Control, Way side radio, CBTC, and Axle counter.
Furthermore, I have worked as a consultant for the installation, testing, and commissioning of various systems, including Interlocking, Central Automatic Train Supervision, Local Automatic Train Supervision, Automatic Train Control, Automatic Train Protection, Automatic Train Operation, CBTC, Smart Way Digital Track Circuit, Signals, Point Machine, Electric key transmitter, Emergency stop plunger, Train-borne equipment, Authorization push button for non-interlocking area, Routers & Switches, IP addresses, software version upgradation, Static & Dynamic testing of signaling equipment, and AFC (Automatic Fare Collection) system.
My experience encompasses a wide range of activities related to design, installation, testing, and commissioning of signaling systems, ensuring compliance with industry standards and safety regulations.
In summary, my role encompasses various responsibilities related to maintenance, design review, planning, coordination, installation, and test & commissioning activities in the rail industry.
In maintenance, I manage a group of employees, schedule work to maximize efficiency and safety, and promote continuous improvement in safety, reliability, and customer satisfaction. I oversee major rail vehicle overhauls, minor refurbishment programs, and preventative maintenance activities. I maintain accurate records to minimize waste and manpower loss. Additionally, I provide technical assistance and support for the repair and maintenance of rail vehicles and equipment. I monitor and evaluate the performance and skill levels of technical and service personnel, implementing industry best practices and policies.
During design review, I conduct preliminary and final design reviews for various signaling components and equipment. This includes ATP, ATO, Interlocking, Point Machine, Material specifications, Cabinet specification, System principals, Grounding concept, Vehicle ATC Onboard Signalling Hardware, Light Signals, CBI Functional Description, Track layout, Track layout cabling, System architecture, Operating modes, Principals, different equipment test procedures, FAT test reports, Cable inspection test plans, Conceptual Design for Monitoring and Control, Way side radio, CBTC, and Axle counter.
In planning and coordination, I ensure site installation, test & commissioning activities are planned and scheduled in accordance with the project's master program. I prepare procedures, plans, and documentation for installation and test & commissioning. I coordinate with partners and sub-contractors, liaise with procurement and logistics for material deliveries, and maintain proper tool calibration.
During installation, I monitor and supervise sub-contractors, ensuring quality workmanship and adherence to schedules. I register and endorse installation records and collaborate with the Engineering team for drawing evolution until the as-built stage.
In test & commissioning, I undertake site activities, perform functional tests, witness testing activities, record and endorse test results, rectify failures, and ensure testing is conducted in a timely and cost-effective manner. I follow internal processes to address any non-conformities found during testing.
In summary, my responsibilities span maintenance, design review, planning, coordination, installation, and test & commissioning activities. I prioritize safety, quality, and efficient project execution to deliver successful outcomes.
n summary, my role includes various responsibilities related to integration management and coordination with different departments in the organization.I work closely with the Quality Manager to identify relevant Quality Management Procedures for integration management. This ensures that quality standards are maintained throughout the integration process.I promote integration meetings among different project subsystems to facilitate collaboration and ensure seamless integration of various components.Managing the development of integration drawings is another key responsibility. This involves checking the dependencies of the overall design and verifying that design requirements are met during the testing and verification phase.
I coordinate with the Interface Manager to resolve physical and functional interfaces between different technical teams, ensuring smooth integration throughout the design, construction, testing, and commissioning phases.Compliance with RAM (Reliability, Availability, Maintainability) requirements is a priority, and I ensure that designs meet these requirements as a unified solution.
In addition, I oversee the planning, coordination, and monitoring of MTM Operations relocations, such as staff and equipment relocations at various locations. I conduct site safety walks to ensure project works do not disrupt rail operations.Managing a team responsible for receiving faults or defects from Operations staff and transferring them to the Project Quality team for resolution is part of my role. I also conduct station handback walk-throughs and checklists following SPA (Safe Place Assurance) Works.
I liaise with the Rail Communications Manager to ensure that carpark closures, passenger movement changes, and station modifications align with MTM (Metro Trains Melbourne) requirements. Collaboration with the Project OCS (Overhead Catenary System) team is crucial to coordinate commissioning event changes with MTM Operational staff.
As a leader, I oversee a team to ensure delivery against the project plan, monitor performance, and foster a high-performance team culture. I facilitate system architecture integration and functionality to meet Metro's requirements.Additionally, I provide advisory support and technical inputs into project delivery activities as needed, interpret policies and standards, and review and approve construction documentation for the Alliance/Project. Overall, my responsibilities include managing and reviewing progress against plans, ensuring compliance with performance targets, and taking remedial action when necessary.
In summary, my role involves overseeing the design and review of the overall signalling system and interface control documents. I hold a leadership position in the Railway Signalling function, covering Command & Control, Signalling, and Commissioning for multiple modes of transportation, including HSR (High-Speed Rail), Freight, and Metro.
My responsibilities include ensuring the provision of the highest current level ETCS (European Train Control System) system, with potential for future upgrades. I oversee the implementation of various signalling components, such as Radio Block Centre, Automatic Train Control, Interlockings, Integration Lab, control fall back facility, and Traffic Management system.
I maintain communication with the Director Rail Systems, keeping them informed of any technical issues arising from signalling works. I liaise with the EPM (Engineering Project Manager) for signalling-related activities and provide leadership as the focal point for the Signalling discipline.
Furthermore, I develop relationships and stay updated on technical and technological advancements in the discipline. I oversee the technical quality of work performed by suppliers, ensuring consistency and acceptable levels of quality across the discipline.
I interface with other sectors within the Neom project, particularly Mobility and Freight & Logistics, to address technical interfaces and provide input into engineering solutions, specifications, and issue resolution. I review contractor design submittals related to signalling works and collaborate with Rail operators during the handover and acceptance of works.
My role involves managing multiple internal and external interfaces, as well as the coordination of signalling activities between multiple contractors. I support the successful delivery of the project, which includes multiple modes of rail operation and infrastructure that require comprehensive signalling solutions.
I ensure that signalling considerations are addressed at each stage of the project, and I maintain key working relationships with the Engineering Manager, construction management and site management staff, main contractor, framework design contractor, Neom Sectors, and EPM staff.
In summary, my role includes conducting preliminary and final design reviews for various signalling control systems such as GSM-R, BTS, BSC, MSC, TRAU, Intelligent Network (IN), Value Added Services (VAS), Radio Block Center (RBC), Eurobalises, Key Management System (KMS), Network Transmission Gateway (NTG), Line Side Encoder Unit (LEU), European Vital Computer (EVC), DMI, Odometry subsystem, wheel sensor, RADAR, and Accelerometer.I review and ensure compliance with Interface Control Documents related to Rolling Stock-Signalling, SCADA-Signalling, Signalling-Communication, Signalling-Civil Works at stations, Wayside Signalling Equipment-Civil work, and OHE (Overhead Equipment)-Track Track Circuit.
Additionally, I am involved in the installation, testing, and commissioning of the aforementioned signalling control systems and components. This includes activities related to GSM-R, BTS, BSC, MSC, TRAU, IN, VAS, RBC, Eurobalises, KMS, NTG, LEU, EVC, DMI, Odometry subsystem, wheel sensor, RADAR, and Accelerometer.
In summary, my experience includes performing installation and commissioning activities for various signaling systems, such as Interlocking, Central Automatic Train Supervision, Local Automatic Train Supervision, Automatic Train Control, Automatic Train Protection, Automatic Train Operation, CBTC, Smart Way Digital Track Circuit, Signals, Point Machine, Electric Key Transmitter, Emergency Stop Plunger, Train-borne equipment, and Authorization Push Button for non-interlocking areas.
I have successfully implemented signaling projects according to site plans, ensuring proper installation and commissioning of the signaling equipment. This includes conducting static and dynamic testing to ensure the functionality of the signaling equipment. Effective communication with different Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) has been crucial in facilitating fast project implementation while maintaining quality work.
In addition to signaling systems, I have experience in the installation and commissioning of routers, switches, IP addresses, and software version upgrades.I have conducted signaling safety-related tests, including regression and non-regression tests, to ensure the safety and reliability of the signaling systems.Cable pulling for various types of cables, such as optical fiber cables (OFC) and radiating cables, as well as the installation of VDR antennas, VDR cables, radiating clamps, WRU (Wireless Radio Unit), and associated cables, have been part of my responsibilities.
Safety measurements tests for signaling equipment have also been performed to ensure compliance with safety standards.In summary, my experience covers a wide range of activities related to signaling project implementation, installation, commissioning, safety testing, communication with OEMs, and equipment upgrades.