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POSITION INFO:

Job Role

Role Overview:

The Solutions Lead: Rail and Energy Specialist will support our project packaging, operations, sales, leadership and marketing teams in packaging projects and innovative solutions in the rail and renewable energy sectors.

The role will support the Transport Department, Operations in the rail sector

Provide comprehensive advisory, economic, engineering design and project management services by establishing the options, support with economic & financial viability, preferred solutions, design criteria and implementing the preparation of specifications, design computations, drawings, models and bills of material in accordance with basic project requirements, performing detailed calculations.

Analyzing the designs of vendors or subcontractors providing specific equipment / solutions against performance outcomes and client requirements.

Supervising the various activities involved in the design of a project consisting of several processes including project management support and construction supervision.

Areas of Responsibilities

1. Business Development and Support

· Work with Project Packaging team and stakeholders throughout the organization to identify opportunities and support development of packaged solutions.

· Develop packages solutions for key clients

· Support sales and proposal activities.

· Provide inputs into bid / proposal documentation

2. Internal Project Management, Health and Safety, Administration and Quality Management Procedures

· Comply with company procedures and processes in terms of project registration and risk analysis.

· Comply with Quality procedures by ensuring auditable trail of actions during full life cycle of the project delivery process, all in accordance with company Quality Management Procedures.

· Comply with and embrace Health and Safety requirements in the workplace as well as on construction sites.

3. Project Delivery

· Produce feasibility studies and client proposals.

· Lead technical advisory in Rail and related energy programmes.

· Manage and coordinate assigned projects cost effective (as per the job description for Project Managers).

· Develop custom data models and design solutions as required.

· Company and ensure iX QMS including processes and policies are followed.

4. Training and Mentoring

· Participating in continuous professional development training to maintain professional registration.

· Assisting with training and mentoring of others who are registered as in-training engineers/technologists.

5. Leadership and Relations

· Maintain good working relations with all stakeholders, both internal and external to the Company, and always demonstrate professionalism.

· Interact with leaders and peers in such a way to command respect and to grow leadership skills.

· Facilitate and develop positive relationships in the department and ensure that acceptable levels of ergonomics are maintained.

· Ensure that the department administrative matters are dealt with effectively and timeously.

· Manage the target budget for the department.

· Live the iX values and build the brand.

Generally, comply with the company required core competencies as set out below:

HSE

Demonstrates awareness of and commitment to health, safety and environment issues and actions to address these issues; takes action to ensure zero harm to all employees, clients, contractors with zero environmental incidents.

Action Orientation

Gets results - achieves job goals set by self and others, meets timelines, pushes to achieve stretch goals, demonstrates enthusiasm, persistence, and tenacity.

Building Effective

Relationships

Has a range of interpersonal skills and approaches and knows when to use what with whom to accomplish work goals. Relates well to all kinds of people, up, down, sideways. Builds appropriate rapport and uses diplomacy and tact. Ensures people feel valued, appreciated, and included in discussions. Deals well with local customs and practises when on assignment.

Customer Focus

Commits to building enduring relationships and delivering optimal customer solutions. Effectively meets internal and external customer needs, builds proactive customer relationships, takes responsibility for customer satisfaction and loyalty.

Dealing with Change

Demonstrates agility and can remain effective when experiencing major changes in work tasks or the work environment. Adjusts effectively to work within new structures or cultures, and with new work processes or requirements.

Integrity and Trust

Diligent in adhering to required processes and legislation, does what they say they will do, and consistently deliver what they say they will deliver. Is open to personal development and prepared to admit to mistakes.

Leadership

Leads by example, builds committed, empowered, and motivated teams and promotes open communication. Champions the values of leadership - relishes leading, performance and delivering results.

Technical and

Functional Skill

Demonstrates technical skills and applies the necessary skills and behaviours to tasks to deliver quality, accurate and timely work the team and external customers.

Person Specification

Education, Language & Qualifications

· A graduate qualification in engineering (M Eng or equivalent). D Eng degree preferable and an advantage.

· Professional Engineer or equivalent.

· PMP® and or Pr.CPM qualification/registration will be an advantage.

Experience

· A minimum of 15 years technical and practical experience, post qualification, in Infrastructure and Energy projects including high and medium voltage transmission, distribution, substations and SSEG is preferable.

· Knowledge of solftware packages (MS Office, Autocad, Helioscope, HomerPro, and other applicable to rail industry).

· A working knowledge of the various construction framework contracts is preferred.

Knowledge

· Knowledge of Rail and applicable Energy sector for both heavy haulage / freight and passenger rail sectors, rail safety and rail operations.

· Knowledge in Energy system design, including OHTE, Transmission and sub-stations.

· Knowledge in Minigrid system design (including generators and storage), will be beneficial.

· Knowledge of main energy consumers in rail sector,

· condition assessments and remaining use of Life calculations (RUL).

· Knowledge of basic financial analysis and modelling.

Skills

· Excellent written and verbal communication skills for coordinating across teams

Personal Attributes

· Drive for results, deliverables, trust and integrity towards projects, company and client strategies.

· Willingness to travel or to accept field assignments as and when required.

· Ability to work individually and effectively in teams.

· Willingness to engage in professional associations preferred.

General:

Please note that the job profile is not exhaustive in terms of a task listing, and you agree and make the commitment to perform any and all such activities which may be required to attain and achieve your own KPIs as well as those identified and exercised from time to time, working towards the overall success of iX engineers at all times.

The staff member understands that the job profile is a performance agreement and a commitment by him/her to deliver. From time to time and when required, tasks may vary, or additional requests may be made as and when received from your reporting manager. You are not permitted to divulge any financial and/or operational information or records to any parties. You will adhere to any/all company rules and regulations and ensure confidentiality is exercised.

I acknowledge that I have read and accept the below policies and procedures: (any/all policies/procedures) can be listed

IE:

• HR Policy & Procedures
• Competency Framework & Core Management Criteria
• Standard Operating Procedures

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