mark pearce
licenced rail signal electrician telecommunications professional
Qualifications and Licences
- Cert IV in Electrical Rail Signalling
- Cert III in Electrotechnology (Electrician)
- NSW Electrical Licence
- Diploma of Telecommunications (CPE)
- Certificate IV Telecommunications (CPE)
- TITAB / AUSTEL (ACA) GP Cabling Licence
- Microsoft Certified Professional (2001)
- CompTIA A+ Service Technician Certification
- NSW L&G Gaming Machine Technician’s Licence
- Diploma of Management (TAFE NSW)
- Undergraduate at UWS (Bachelor of Business incomplete)
Technical Skills & Expertise
- Working daily with Rail Signalling Infrastructure over the past 5 years, I have become technically familiar with Signals, Trainstops, Track Circuits, Points, Level Crossings, Power Supplies, Vital and Non-Vital Relays, Circuit Design Standards, Computer Based Interlocking Systems and the interfaces with Telemetry Systems.
- Strong background in Telecommunications, Data Input/Output Transmission, Cabling, Networks, Electrical, Electronics, Computers, Peripherals and Systems.
- Proven ability to prioritise tasks and produce high-quality work with the support of a thorough understanding in technical theory, principles, practices and compliance regulations.
- Well-accustomed to working with comms networking equipment such as desktops, servers, hubs, switches, routers, modems, wireless LANs, NTUs, RTUs, Opto-Isolation Boards and Signal Converters/Adaptors.
Responsibilities in Current Role as a LicenCed Signal Electrician
- To ensure the safe and reliable operation of signalling infrastructure when carrying out construction, support, maintenance, inspections and testing of apparatus.
- Exercise safety and accountability in all tasks.
- Follow procedures from Maintenance Plans, Signalling Design Standards, Safeworking Regulations, Inspection/Testing Instructions, Network Rules and Engineering Manuals.
- Install, terminate and test power, signalling and telecommunications cables, terminals and associated equipment.
- Assist with Certification, Inspection and Testing in accordance with signalling standards and undertake maintenance activities when required.
- Perform prewire of signalling circuits including interface stage work wiring in existing signalling installations in accordance with relevant standards and specifications.
- Maintain the safe operation and security of equipment and resources assigned within my control.
- Other duties as directed by my Work Group Leader/Team Leader/Team Manager.
With many years of field service technical experience, I am extremely efficient at fault diagnosis, hence offering customers high-quality and timely solutions. Being on the tools and problem solving whilst maintaining safety and compliance standards is where I feel most comfortable, as I enjoy the challenges of staying up to date with new technologies.
professional profile
- Currently employed with Sydney Trains as a Licensed Signal Electrician at Major Works, Clyde. Qualified in 2022 after a four-year apprenticeship (2019-2023).
- Prior to this, I worked in the Gaming / Casino Industry (for Aristocrat Leisure) as a skilled and knowledgeable electronic equipment and systems technician with expertise in the areas of Electronics, Telecommunications, Data Networks, Cabling, Computer Hardware, Peripherals, Software, Firmware, Gaming Machines, Jackpot Controllers, Video Transmission Equipment, Cash Redemption Terminals, Club Membership Systems and Regulatory Systems (2003-2019).
- Before that, I enjoyed a career spanning over 12 years with Telstra, where I had a few roles whilst climbing the ladder, starting as a Telecommunications Technician, to Team Leader, to Project Manager, to Product Specialist (1989-2001).
Soft Skills and Values
- Customer focused attitude.
- Delivering safe, reliable, sustainable, efficient and cost-effective transport services to the community.
- Individual efforts within a healthy team culture to achieve shared goals.
- Further personal development towards gaining knowledge and skills, especially with regards to adopting new technologies.
- Employing good Risk Management techniques before every task.
- Demonstrating a commitment to rules, regulations and procedures such as the Network Rules & Procedures, Safeworking, OH&S, Safety Management System and the Code of Conduct.
- Following standards and best practices whilst showing respect towards key objectives such as Safety, the Environment, Sustainability, Diversity, Fairness and EEO.
- Good communication, organisational and time management skills.
- Meticulous at record keeping, procedural reporting, compliance assurance and maintaining inventory accountability.
- Being generally vigilant at all times when working in live rail signalling environments.
