Transport Fleet Engineer

Duties and Responsibilities The Authority wishes to appoint a person to the post of Transport Fleet Engineer to assist the Authority in dealing with fleet aspects of its public transport investment programme. The Authority has in recent years taken on the functions of directly procuring new buses and coaches through tendered contracts with vehicle suppliers, and providing those buses/coaches to the various operators of Authority-funded public bus services such as Dublin Bus, Bus ireann and Go-Ahead Ireland. The person appointed to this role will assist with the procurement and delivery of new buses and coaches and will assist with the putting in place, and the operation of, appropriate asset management processes in relation to the Authoritys bus and coach fleet. In addition, the Authority is also involved in the development and upgrading of bus depots and the transitioning of the urban bus fleet to zero-emission buses, and the successful candidate will also be involved in those areas. While the main activity in this role will be focused on bus/coach fleet, the successful candidate may also be involved in the areas of light rail rolling stock and heavy rail rolling stock. The principal duties and responsibilities of the role may include some or all of the following: Assisting with the management of existing contracts for the purchase of new buses and coaches; Assisting with the identification and assessment of suitable vehicle types, and with the development of specifications for various types of new buses and coaches, for use on Authority-funded public bus services; Assisting with the management of procurement competitions for the purchase of various types of new buses and coaches and other fleet-related activities; Liaising closely with operators of Authority-funded public bus services in relation to bus and coach fleet provision and operation, and the infrastructure and systems to support the operation of zero-emission vehicles; Assisting with the development, implementation and operation of appropriate asset management processes in relation to the Authoritys bus and coach fleet; Researching, recommending and introducing initiatives to reduce the carbon impacts of Authority-funded public bus services, including zero-emission technologies; Management of the Authoritys grant funding programme covering bus- and coach-related projects sponsored by operators of Authority-funded bus services; Assisting with the development of bus, coach, light rail rolling stock and heavy rail rolling stock fleet strategies; Assisting with the preparation of, bus, coach, light rail rolling stock and heavy rail rolling stock fleet investment plans; Liaising with the Authoritys Transport Technology team in relation to on-vehicle systems, equipment and interfaces; Inputting into the design of infrastructure (e.g. depots, bus stops, etc.) required to support the operation of vehicles; Undertaking procurement competitions, contracts management and grant-funded projects in compliance with internal and national policies, including procurement rules and the public spending code; Assisting with the preparation of regular progress / expenditure reports; and Taking part in other Authority projects and initiatives as required. Note:The functions and responsibilities initially assigned to the position is based on the current organisational requirements and may be changed from time to time. The person appointed requires the flexibility to fulfil other roles and responsibilities at a similar level within the Authority. Essential Criteria Please note: In order to satisfy the shortlisting panel that you meet these criteria you must explicitly reference how you meet same in your application. Failure to demonstrate these may prevent your application progressing to future shortlisting stages. Each candidate must meet the following requirements at the time of the competition closing: Hold a minimum of an NFQ level 7 qualification in a relevant discipline, being mechanical engineering, automotive engineering or equivalent; Have at least 5 years satisfactory experience related to bus and/or coach and/or rail fleet, in any of the areas of operation, management, maintenance, design, specification, procurement, manufacture or similar, with at least 2 years satisfactory experience in the management of projects and/or contracts; and Possess a high standard of technical training and experience. Desirable Criteria Please note: Should further shortlisting be required after essential criteria above, a selection of the following may be assessed. The ideal candidate will also: Have a good knowledge of zero-emission heavy-duty vehicles, including electrified powertrains, and the infrastructure and systems required to support their operation; Have a reasonable level of knowledge of bus/coach fleet; Have a reasonable level of knowledge of the infrastructure and systems required to support the operation of bus/coach fleet; Have experience in specifying and/or procuring fleet for public transport use; Have a reasonable knowledge and awareness of European and Irish public service vehicle regulations and legislation; Have a reasonable level of knowledge of light rail rolling stock and/or heavy rail rolling stock; Have a reasonable level of knowledge of the infrastructure and systems required to support the operation of light rail rolling stock and/or heavy rail rolling stock; Be able to work within a multi-disciplinary team and contribute proactively to achieve optimal overall outcomes for the team; Possess strong leadership, management, interpersonal and communication skills; Have superior report writing skills together with an ability to produce high quality analysis and reporting; and Possess good I.T. skills. Skills: Leads the team by example Puts forward solutions to address problems Proactively identifies areas for improvement