We are looking for an Assistant Possession Planner for a short term (2 months initially) contract based in South Wales.
AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY / TASKS
Responsibility for production of project Safe System of Work Packs to time and budget
Endure the safety culture is authentic zero accident / incident
Plan safe systems of work for nominated projects with appropriate safety and performance measures applied, within required timescales
Maintain accurate and detailed records of SSOW plans.
Produce plans compliant with operational standards, rules, and procedures.
Attend site to identify risks / hazards, enabling production of robust SSOW plans
Book track access as required through Network Rails Green Zone Access process
Ensure appropriate protection staff and equipment are booked / confirmed within timescales
Ensure appropriate risk assessments are carried out prior to issue of SSOW plans
Assist in resolving track access conflicts to deliver the work plan, whilst minimising commercial risk.
Identify risks associated with work on or near the line and put in place mitigation measures.
Deliver safe and efficient engineering access, whilst maximising access opportunities
Develop effective working relationships with exising teams, our delivery partners, and key stakeholders.
Support /assist the Head of Infrastructure Access as necessary with the business requirements.
Maintain and hold appropriate licence for the activities carried out EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
Track competences relevant to role (Safe System of Work Planner, COSS, IWA, PTS)
Knowledge & Experience:
Minimum of 2 years railway operations experience
Good communication skills, both oral and written
Excellent IT skills (specifically MS Office)
Experience carrying out duties of a COSS
Technical competence demonstratable by appropriate SSOW planner licence
Through knowledge of the rule book, group standards and other documentation relating to Possessions, SSOW planning and electrical isolations.
railway operating rules, regulations for train signalling and group standards
Excellent working knowledge of SSOW planning tool (including Green Zone Planner, Sectional Appendix, Weekly Operating Notice, Engineering Access Statement, hazard directory and on-trac/e-pic systems)
Understanding of key operational roles and how they can affect engineering access (Signaller, SWL, E/S, COSS)
Commercial awareness and ability to identify change
Hold full UK driving licence Specific Health, Safety & Environmental Responsibilities for this Post:
Set and lead the right behaviours to support creating a robust H&S culture.
Set an example by their own actions and activities.
Set targets and objectives for H&S and environmental for their direct staff, using the HSE tool and processes on the BMS for managing H&S and environmental objectives.
Ensure that directed staff are capable and competent to undertake the tasks allocated to them.
Ensure effective implementation of the SMO UKI BMS relating to Manuals, Plans, SSOW and other activities for which your role has responsibilities to ensure compliance with PCL requirements.
Communicate and encourage feedback on H &S and environmental issues
Undertake appropriate disciplinary action for any breach of H&S following the just culture process.
Investigate accidents or incidents to determine basic causes, feedback information both up and down the organisation using the SMO reporting system.
Ensure adequate H&S equipment is to hand and is used by employees
Undertake H&S tours or inspections; take action where deficiencies are observed
When unable to rectify or remedy unsafe situations either stop work if the risk is too high and/or report the deficiency (and involve HSE) to the Project Manager for action
Promote and use the business procedures to control and manage work
Understand the H&S and environment risks involved in any activity they control and ensure any mitigation designated to control that risk are effectively operated/implemented
Be prepared and be competent to manage any for-seen emergency situations
Become involved in any worksafe problem and help resolve that problem
Maintain their competence to manage their own H&S and environmental responsibilities and contribute to their directs competence to manage their H&S and environmental responsibilities