Grinder Driver Operator Maintainer (ETCS Apprentice)

Harsco Corporation is a market-leading, global provider of environmental solutions for industrial, retail and medical waste streams, and innovative equipment and technology for the rail sector. We have an unrivalled breadth of experience across the globe and an impressive reputation stretching back more than a century. Based in Camp Hill, PA, with more than 13,000 employees and the company operates in more than 30 countries.

About Harsco GSC

Harsco GSC handles a wide range of services, finance and accounting shared services, global HR shared services, providing IT Service and helpdesk support and market research support to Harsco globally. We are Operating since 2008 & Serving 30+ Countries

JOB PURPOSE

• Drive, Operate and Maintain OTMs safely, professionally, competently & compliant with all aspects of your duties
• To be competent in Grinder maintenance, repairs & fault finding
• Maximise machine availability

KEY RESULT AREAS

• Undertake duties in line with agreed roster
• Maintain competency in line with role requirement
• Maintain agreed route card using the equipment provided and learn new routes as directed by your Line Manager
• Performance of machine following the completion of maintenance tasks
• When undertaking machine-based duties you are responsible for the overall machine condition including documentation, tooling, spare parts, consumables, safety equipment, waste disposal and your PPE
• Compliance with all company policies & procedures, including Health & Safety, Quality & Environmental
• Utilise IT equipment provided to update and access Apps and Programs associate with your role (Rule Book, FAMS, Q-Pulse, AARK etc)

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES/COMPETENCIES

Professional qualifications needed to enable key activities to be achieved

• Fully qualified driver operator maintainer
• Track safety qualification
  • PTS
  • DP
• Mandatory qualifications
  • Any other H&S requirements as identified for the role
  • Drivers Rules + Regulations

 Skills

• IT skills including Outlook, Excel, Word, Adobe, Document Control System (Q-Pulse)
• Excellent knowledge of machine and systems
• Route knowledge

Behaviours/Values e.g.

• Influencing
• Personable with ability to develop effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Process driven
• Proactive
• Skilled communicator at all levels
• Self-motivated and ability to work with little supervision
• Diplomatic
• Ability to prioritise effectively
• Adheres to deadlines
• Customer care
• Attention to detail
• Teamwork

Time management

Harsco Values

Competency

Team Player

• Openness and willingness to foster an environment of trust
• Willingness to assist
• Puts team before self
• Accountable
• Dependable
• Committed to goals
• Balances Team and individual responsibilities

Consistently High results

• Demonstrates resolve to exceed expectations
• Targets opportunities
• Achieves goals through implementation of plan
• Stays focussed
• Is accountable for results

Integrity and ethics

• Adheres to core values: Uncompromising Integrity and Ethics, The A team, Continuous Improvement and Value Creation
• Seen as direct and truthful
• Takes decisive action
• Raises awareness and willing to challenge when integrity compromised
• Ethical in thought word and deed
• Promotes transparency

RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES

• Work with Line Manager to maximise machine availability and reliability
• Undertake training and gain new competency as directed by your Line Manager
• Engage with your Line Manager to identify and implement continuous improvement activities
• Maintain regular contact with Control Centre
• To ensure company vehicle is kept to required standards as per HR/ADV/H/G/004
• Attending meetings as required by Line Manager
• Provide reports and information as requested by Line Manager
• Liaise with internal departments, the customer, other NWR departments and 3rd party contractors as required
• Flexible to work on other machines as directed by your Line Manager
• Travel and lodge in line with role requirements and as directed by Line Manager
• Report accidents, incidents, and problems to Control and your Line Manager in a timely manner.
• To liaise with and respond to requests from Operations/Driver Standards Manager Develop and deliver appropriate training programmes in accordance with the requirements of the training plan and in compliance with company, client, and legislative requirements.
• Maintain own occupational competencies in order to Train & Assess staff as required.
•  To undertake any development training as required.
•  To undertake regular progress meetings with the training team
•  To ensure training competences are maintained and developed
•  To ensure all records of training are up to date
•  To work with managers on providing the best training to suit the needs of their teams
•  To assist and ensure compliance with any audits
•  To attend internal and external meetings as required.
•  To comply with all Statutory and Company Policies and Procedures.
•  To assist in the review of policies and procedures.
•  To carry out briefing sessions with Staff as required

HEALTH, SAFETY & ENVIRONMENTAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• To take reasonable care for the health and safety of yourself and other persons who may be affected by your acts and omissions at work
• Contribute to the delivery of company occupational health and welfare, safety and environmental improvement plans, and brief staff as required
• Only undertake work for which you have been trained and (if required) certified competent
• To comply with and update as requested, Risk Assessments, Method Statements and Safe Systems of Work
• Maintain and utilise all PPE provided by the employer
• Co-operate with your employer on health, safety, and environment
• Make safe any unsafe conditions where practicable and challenge unsafe work practices
• Inform your Line Manager or Health and Safety representative of any unsafe occurrences
• Report and assist when requested, with the investigations of accidents, incidents and near misses

DIMENSIONS

• Nationwide coverage

KEY WORKING RELATIONSHIPS

Customer

• Fleet Engineers
• Track maintenance engineers
• Possession staff
• Network Rail operational safety team

Internal

• Grinder Machine Manager
• Grinder Operations Manager
• Grinder Contract Manager
• Grinder Maintenance Supervisor
• Competency Assessors
• HR Administrator/Department
• Operations/Driver Standards Manager
• EHS Manager/Department
• FAMS Administrator
• Planning Manager/Planners
• Control staff
• Quality coordinator
• Engineering Staff
• Workshop Manager
• Stores Manager/Stores staff
• Driver/Operators

Third party

• NRL staff
• Train operating company staff
• Delivery and collection staff
• Track maintenance personnel
• Railway officials