Engineering Management System (EMS) Controller

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JOB VACANCY - Engineering Management System (EMS) Controller

Job ID: 10694

Location: Folkestone, UK and Coquelles, France

Company: Eurotunnel Services Limited 

Department: Railway Control Centre (RCC) 

Job type: Permanent, Full Time, Shift Pattern

Salary: Circa. £38k + Benefits

Completed applications must be received no later than midnight on Friday 1st November. 

The Role

The Engineering Management System (EMS) Controller remotely monitors and operates tunnel and terminal infrastructure equipment to enable transport activities to operate in a safe environment for customers and staff. 

Principal Accountabilities, Qualifications, and Experience

• Continuously monitors the status of fixed equipment using the EMS (Engineering Management System). The systems managed are electrical power, fire-fighting, drainage, cooling, ventilation, and communications.
• When operational or system events occur, work to configure the fixed equipment in a specific way following specific instructions and procedures.
• To take immediate action to protect, isolate, and limit the consequences of any incident or accident involving fixed equipment.
• Act as the first point of contact for technicians, to configure the fixed equipment for any maintenance works.
• Ensure that Minimum Operating Requirements (MOR) are met for fixed equipment and take the necessary corrective action to prevent them from being breached.
• Be aware of and comply with all Eurotunnel safety and security documentation. Compliance with all regulations and working documents. 
• Maintain an accurate and up-to-date log with information on equipment failure, maintenance, events and actions carried out, information, and instructions received and sent.
• Reports and informs technicians of any technical fault or failure.
• Assume the role of Fire Warden when required.

• Educated to A-Level standard or equivalent.  

• Previous experience in a Railway and/or Control Centre environment would be beneficial.  

• Fluent English and the ability to communicate in French to an intermediate level (B2 or above) is essential. 

• A valid Driving Licence and Passport are essential to facilitate reaching place of work in either the UK or France (at least 20% of shifts will be planned in the individual's country of residence).  

What to Expect

Recruitment Process:

Given the nature of this role, the process will include an initial French language competency test (an informal conversation via Teams), a first-stage interview, Psychometric (Safety Competency) Testing, and a visit to one of our Railway Control Centres (RCC’s) either in the UK or France.

In addition, successful candidates will need to pass the safety-critical medical standard required for this role.

The proposed start date for training to commence is January 2025 (please see job description for more information).

For more information about Eurotunnel and who we are and the role, please click on the links below:  
About Eurotunnel

Job Description (EMS Controller)

Important information for candidates

If you wish to apply for this opportunity, please click or tap on the Apply Now button below.

Applications are invited from agency workers who have a statutory right to apply in line with Section 13 of the Agency Workers Regulations 2010.   
For further information or to express an interest in this role, please contact Human Resources at recruitment@eurotunnel.com.  

Please Note: From 1 January 2021, non-British and non-Irish nationals who do not already hold a UK immigration status will be required to obtain a visa in order to be able to work in the UK. Prior to applying for this role, please ensure that you are permitted to apply. 
For further information, please visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.