Dear Readers,
We are pleased to be supporting the 10th Edition East Africa Transport & Infrastructure conference which will take place from 18th to 19th November at the Four Points by Sheraton in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.
Tanzania, with a population of roughly 60 million and an average real GDP growth rate of +5.5% over the decade 2012-2021, is among the fastest-growing economies in Africa and the world. The value of Tanzania's GDP at current prices reached USD 75.71 billion in 2022. The Public Transportation market in Tanzania is projected to grow by 6.64% (2024-2028) resulting in a market volume of US$339.10m in 2028. As of now the road network is 86,472 kilometres as both trunk and regional roads. The rail network consists of 3,682 km of track. There are 28 airports with Julius Nyerere International Airport (JNIA) being the largest and busiest.
At the upcoming 10th Edition East Africa Transport & Infrastructure conference, we shall see a congregation of public and private sector experts who are part of the ongoing development from Tanzania as well as other African countries and rest of the world.
For more information and to register to attend, visit: https://eatransinfra.bricsaconsulting.com/
Our Job of the Week this week is in Taoyuan, Taiwan where we are looking for a Commissioning Manager.
Best Regards,
Rail Personnel
Rail News
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Source: Rail UK
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Source: Rail UK
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Source: Railway News
14 October 2024. Denmark. Stadler to supply battery-powered trains to Denmark’s Lokaltog
The company's battery trains can operate with or without overhead lines and recharge while in running. Danish railway company Lokaltog has selected Stadler’s FLIRT battery-powered trains to decarbonise its fleet in Zealand, Denmark. This contract includes the purchase of 14 trains with an option for another ten vehicles. This move is a step towards sustainable and decarbonised mobility in the country, with the new trains scheduled for delivery in 2028.
Source: Railway Technology
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Source: Rail Technology Magazine
11 October 2024. Morocco. Morocco announces feasibility study for Tangier-Tetouan railway service
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Source: Railway Technology
11 October 2024. Australia. ARTC makes headway on East-West corridor
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Source: Infrastructure Magazine
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Source: Railway Gazette
Job of the Week
Commissioning Manager, Taoyuan City, Taiwan
Job ID#: 14944
Discipline: Electrical
Language: English, Mandarin
Job Description:
Our client is a leading EPC/EPCM engineering company and global key service provider in the semiconductor industry.
They are looking for a Commissioning Manager for work in Taoyuan.
Work content
* Leading site supervision of installation inspections / checks, testing and commissioning works at site, monitoring and surveillance of compliance to quality standards, specifications. Managing issuing NCRs for deficiencies/noncompliance, identifying snags and management / monitoring of snags closure.
* Developing Testing and Commissioning Plans, procedures, schedules as required.
* Managing review and approval of Testing & Commissioning Method Statements for each systems & equipments.
* Managing and participating in review and approval process of Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs) of each systems & equipments, O&Ms, As Built documentation etc
* Managing Site acceptance testing (SAT) witness and certification process for all equipment and systems. Reviewing functional test data for evidencing compliance with performance specifications and other standards. Reporting on testing and inspection results and coordinating for Engineer/ consultant's sign off /certification of the relevant systems/sub systems as applicable.
* Coordinating with Construction manager, Project Manager and contractors for Inspection of respective systems/subsystem's and documentations of functional testing record sheet for disciplines.
* Coordinating with contractors for schedule of vendor attendance at site for critical equipment, complex system packages and monitoring the vendor presence as per schedule to be prepared and agreed during project execution.
* Reviewing and monitoring availability of required consumables spares for the pre commissioning testing, commissioning and operation etc.
* Participating /conducting Safety reviews, safety hazard identification and mitigation planning with Contractors.
* Coordinating with contractors to ensure that site acceptance tests (SAT) and inspection of works are carried out as stated in the performance specifications, ITPs
* Following up & coordinating with consultants for all 3rd party inspection review of testing & certification as applicable.
* Managing and coordinating preparation of system for punch listing activities, reviewing and following up with Contractors/ consultants for the close out of punch list items, through time bound corrective action/review. Expediting/following up with the respective engineers involved in the completion of individual system punch lists.
* Managing the Lockout & Tag out activities as per approved procedure.
* Leading and attending regular construction/commissioning meetings on follow up for Pre commissioning/ commissioning activities, reviewing and following up areas of concern in the contractors preparedness/resources with regard to commissioning schedules.
* Preparing regular inputs for progress and forecast reports on relevant construction completion, pre-commissioning & commissioning, start up, etc. to project management.
* Coordinating /reviewing with contractors & relevant stakeholders for preparation of Operation & Maintenance manual,
* Develop Training Plans and coordinate., manage training activities in coordination with the Project Management Team
* Managing and ensuring handing over of the facilities to the user including all 'as built' documentation and facilitating smooth occupation in liaison with Post occupation facility management entity including necessary training, as required for the End User/Asset holder.
* Participating in project close out activities.
Job Requirements
- University Master's Degree
- More than 10 years'experience
- Experience in motor testing
Contact: Renee Wade (renee@railpersonnel.com)
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