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I am currently a Railway Signalling Principal Engineer having performed a variety of work at both a technical and managerial level. I also head up the SEL Thailand office.Skills in project engineering, engineering management and compliance verification of rail infrastructure. I have developed experience in the full lifecycle of rail systems from concept, engineering to implementation and commissioning hand over to the client and project owner for revenue service. I have worked for the client, contractor and consultancies in various roles on rail projects in the UK, Australia and now in South East Asia. I have performed a variety of work at both technical and managerial levels, including preparing and reviewing technical reports and project specifications for Computer Based Interlockings (CBI), Route Relay Interlocking (RRI), Control Tables and Signalling Principles.My capabilities in the signalling detailed design and assurance of hardware and software include: ElectroLogIXS data design, detailed circuit design, interlocking design including Solid-State Interlocking (SSI) hardware, Microlok II hardware, EBILock 950 hardware and relay interlockings. Development of system architecture, signalling arrangement plans, control tables and signalling principles and power distribution. Safety Assurance and Independent Safety Assessor.I am also a Chartered Engineer (CEng) with the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET).
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Railway Signalling Principal EngineerSel Rail Systems May 2021 - PresentThailandSEL Rail Systems is a signalling and systems design company providing signalling design, verification and a signalling advisory role in South East Asia and Australia. It is part of the SEL Group of companies.The SEL Group of companies is composed of SEL Rail Systems (SEL-RS), SEL Safety & Cybersecurity (SEL-SC) and Cyber & Digital Solutions (CDS) and has offices in both Thailand and Australia. The group of companies provides consultancy and engineering support in the areas of Railway… Show more SEL Rail Systems is a signalling and systems design company providing signalling design, verification and a signalling advisory role in South East Asia and Australia. It is part of the SEL Group of companies.The SEL Group of companies is composed of SEL Rail Systems (SEL-RS), SEL Safety & Cybersecurity (SEL-SC) and Cyber & Digital Solutions (CDS) and has offices in both Thailand and Australia. The group of companies provides consultancy and engineering support in the areas of Railway Signalling, Rail, and other domains in the areas of Systems Engineering, Safety Assurance, Cybersecurity and Defence. Show less -
Railway Signalling SpecialistBombardier Transportation Thailand Ltd. Oct 2017 - Feb 2021Bangkok Metropolitan Area, ThailandBombardier Transportation Ltd, Rail Control Solutions is a signalling system supplier providing design solutions, procurement, installation, testing and commissioning services in Thailand and overseas. Signalling Specialist – MRTA Pink and Yellow Line Monorail ProjectsThe Mass Rapid Transit Authority Pink and Yellow lines are elevated mass rapid transit monorail lines with 30 and 23 stations respectively. A new Communications Based Train Control (CBTC) signalling system will be… Show more Bombardier Transportation Ltd, Rail Control Solutions is a signalling system supplier providing design solutions, procurement, installation, testing and commissioning services in Thailand and overseas. Signalling Specialist – MRTA Pink and Yellow Line Monorail ProjectsThe Mass Rapid Transit Authority Pink and Yellow lines are elevated mass rapid transit monorail lines with 30 and 23 stations respectively. A new Communications Based Train Control (CBTC) signalling system will be installed to control the operation of trains.I have been responsible for the quality of design outputs across all disciplines within the Basic Design Team, tasks include undertaking quality and peer reviews of design work packages being outputted by the engineering team and implement corrective actions as required. Design packages have included circuit and wiring designs, Design Specifications and Reports. I am also responsible for ensuring that the technical and safety standards are maintained in all aspects of the design life cycle in order that successful project implementation and future reliability and performance is achieved.Project Engineer – Melbourne Rail Systems Alliance, High Capacity Signalling ProjectProject Engineer for the Bangkok Engineering team on the High Capacity Signalling Project which consists of the new Metro Tunnel Project which will integrate with existing lines to establish a new rail corridor. A new Communications Based Train Control (CBTC) signalling system will be installed to control the operation of most trains operating on the line, with a new interlocking to replace the legacy interlockings on the line to control the legacy signalling equipment on the line to provide conventional signalling for the conventional trains that will also use the line. My duties include responsibility for leading, managing and controlling engineering-related activities in the project to deliver on requirements, budget and schedule for the Bangkok Engineering Team. Show less
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Principal Signalling EngineerMgb International Ltd Jan 2012 - Aug 2017Bangkok, Thailand, Malaysia, Brisbane And Perth, AustraliaMBG International is a signalling design company providing signalling design, verification and a signalling advisory role in South East Asia and Australia.Senior Client Engineer – Queensland Rail Signalling Engineering ServicesI am a Senior Client Engineer of the Queensland Rail Signalling Systems Services Department. Working on behalf of the client, my duties include, the design, checking, verification and management of signalling projects and works. Also Verification and… Show more MBG International is a signalling design company providing signalling design, verification and a signalling advisory role in South East Asia and Australia.Senior Client Engineer – Queensland Rail Signalling Engineering ServicesI am a Senior Client Engineer of the Queensland Rail Signalling Systems Services Department. Working on behalf of the client, my duties include, the design, checking, verification and management of signalling projects and works. Also Verification and Validation for final client approval of signalling designs and documentation submitted by sub-contractors.Senior Signalling Engineer – Malaysia North Double Tracking Project Malaysia North Double Tracking Project (MNDT); 3rd party Independent Verification and Validation (IV&V) Engineer responsible for the independent verification and approval for the signalling and control system design on the project. Tasks include verifying control tables and signalling arrangement plans. Additionally performing auditing of Factory Acceptance Tested Hardware including Signalling Equipment Rooms, Location Cabinets and equipment racks before items are delivered to site.Senior Signalling Engineer – Fortescue Metals Group Mainline ProjectApplication Engineer responsible for the design and functional testing of GE ElectroLogIXS interlocking application data for the wayside. Design includes interface with wayside Vital Logic Controller (wVLC) and Incremental Train control System (ITCS) for Communications Based Train Control system (CBTC). Performed FAT and Control Table testing of Main Interlockings (iVLC). Senior Signalling Engineer – Port Headland Inner Harbour ProjectApplication Engineer responsible for the design of GE ElectroLogIXS interlocking application data for the BHP Billiton Iron ore railways in Western Australia. Interlocking data includes Electrocode coded track circuits and cab code signalling. Produced test plans and testing of application logic using Vital Sim. Show less -
Engineering Design ManagerMgb International Ltd Jun 2013 - Dec 2013Bangkok Metropolitan Area, ThailandEngineering Design Manager based in MGBI Bangkok Office.I was responsible for leading and managing the MGBI Engineering design team and projects of over 20 technical and support staff based in Thailand, United Kingdom, Malaysia and Australia. Projects included Australian Rail Track Corporation (ARTC) Scone Yard re-configuration projects (Au), ARTC North Coast control tables project (Au).- I was responsible for; managing engineering plans, requirements, schedules, work… Show more Engineering Design Manager based in MGBI Bangkok Office.I was responsible for leading and managing the MGBI Engineering design team and projects of over 20 technical and support staff based in Thailand, United Kingdom, Malaysia and Australia. Projects included Australian Rail Track Corporation (ARTC) Scone Yard re-configuration projects (Au), ARTC North Coast control tables project (Au).- I was responsible for; managing engineering plans, requirements, schedules, work assignments and all MGB staff resources. - I acted as the main technical interface with client as project lead.- I ensured the Engineering team delivered to our various clients’ project budgets and on time whilst in accordance with MGBI procedures & processes. I also provided progress reporting.- I was managing technical aspects of Signalling departments design activities and provided the checking authority for all Signalling Engineering drawings, and specifications.- I was responsible for managing the design regime, both ensuring and monitoring that it follows applicable specifications, standards and methodology. This included briefing the Engineering team on new Engineering directives, which is part of a continuous improvement process at MGB.- I provided training and mentoring in technical aspects and specifications for the Signalling Engineers. - I also assisted in the Engineers’ professional development programmes, providing them with guidance and advice in order to achieve competency for several client organisations. Show less -
Senior Signalling EngineerParson Brinckerhoff Australia Pty Ltd Nov 2009 - Dec 2011Melbourne, AustraliaParsons Brinckerhoff is a design consultancy providing signalling design, verification and a signalling advisory role in Australia and overseas.• I provided signalling design, independent checking and verification of signalling arrangement plans, wiring designs, CBI hardware designs (Westrace, SSI), concept designs, bonding plans, power, cable schematics and advised clients on best for project solutions. I have designed control tables, produced technical documents including signalling… Show more Parsons Brinckerhoff is a design consultancy providing signalling design, verification and a signalling advisory role in Australia and overseas.• I provided signalling design, independent checking and verification of signalling arrangement plans, wiring designs, CBI hardware designs (Westrace, SSI), concept designs, bonding plans, power, cable schematics and advised clients on best for project solutions. I have designed control tables, produced technical documents including signalling functional and operational specifications and Signalling Principles document to cover the Kiwi Rail national network, New Zealand. I have also managed and technically mentored engineers in the team. Show less
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Senior Signalling EngineerAecom (Formerly Known As Maunsell) Australia Pty Ltd Oct 2007 - Oct 2009Melbourne, AustraliaAECOM is a design consultancy which provides signalling design, verification and a signalling advisory role in Australia and overseas.• I have acted as Project Engineer and Project Manager on projects, technically leading and managing work packages and a team of engineers while liaising and advising stakeholders and clients. Project Engineer for Fishmarket project to provide operational upgrades on the Fishmarket Viaducts. Other duties included the design and independent verification… Show more AECOM is a design consultancy which provides signalling design, verification and a signalling advisory role in Australia and overseas.• I have acted as Project Engineer and Project Manager on projects, technically leading and managing work packages and a team of engineers while liaising and advising stakeholders and clients. Project Engineer for Fishmarket project to provide operational upgrades on the Fishmarket Viaducts. Other duties included the design and independent verification of signalling plans, circuits, interlocking design (geographical), concept designs, trenching and cabling plans. Show less
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Signalling Design EngineerRailway Developments Pty Ltd Jan 2004 - Aug 2007Melbourne, AustraliaRailway Developments is an Australian Engineering company which design, consult, engineer and project manage railway signalling works.• Duties involved detailed design work including interlocking design (SSI, Microlok II hardware and relay circuits), wiring circuits, bonding plans, control tables, and stage work designs. Integration of train protection warning systems (TPWS), cable plans and power distribution systems. I was the independent checker for both Location and Signalling… Show more Railway Developments is an Australian Engineering company which design, consult, engineer and project manage railway signalling works.• Duties involved detailed design work including interlocking design (SSI, Microlok II hardware and relay circuits), wiring circuits, bonding plans, control tables, and stage work designs. Integration of train protection warning systems (TPWS), cable plans and power distribution systems. I was the independent checker for both Location and Signalling Equipment Room, circuit designs. I was the Lead Engineer for SSI hardware & equipment room designs on the Regional Fast Rail Project.• I was involved in all aspects of assistant testing (MOD 5) on several commissioning, including Regional Fast Rail and Southern Improvement Alliance projects. Assistant tester (MOD5) on the commissioning of Microlok, SSI and relay interlockings, signals, point machines, tracks and bonding. Show less
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Signalling Design EngineerBombardier Transportation Uk Ltd (Formerly Known As Adtranz Signal) Nov 1997 - Dec 2003Derby, United KingdomMajor signalling design and equipment supplier providing design, testing and construction services in the UK and overseas. • I successfully completed a 12-month graduate training scheme in signalling design and testing. Training included courses in railway signalling at the College of Railway Technology, Derby.• My duties included design and testing including signalling plans, bonding plans, control tables, CBI interlockings, cabling, and some telecommunications.• I… Show more Major signalling design and equipment supplier providing design, testing and construction services in the UK and overseas. • I successfully completed a 12-month graduate training scheme in signalling design and testing. Training included courses in railway signalling at the College of Railway Technology, Derby.• My duties included design and testing including signalling plans, bonding plans, control tables, CBI interlockings, cabling, and some telecommunications.• I provided site and condition surveys and reports, technical documents, feasibility studies, business development and project management role. Onsite testing included preparing and testing of new signalling equipment. Test assistant and correlation/new works testing (3C).• I was involved in all aspects of MOD 3C testing (under mentorship) and MOD5 assistant testing on several commissioning, including Nottingham Tramlink, Leed’s 1st and Horsham projects. • My role as a 3C tester (under mentorship) included preparing testing of new signalling equipment, which included cables, equipment changeovers and wire counting. I was the assistant tester (MOD5) on the commissioning of SSI and relay interlockings, signals, point machines, tracks and bonding. Show less
Edward Wistance Skills
Edward Wistance Education Details
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2:1 (Hons)
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What company does Edward Wistance work for?
Edward Wistance works for Sel Rail Systems
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Edward Wistance's current role is Railway Signalling Principal Engineer at SEL Rail Systems Ltd..
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Edward Wistance attended The Nottingham Trent University.
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Edward Wistance has skills like Railway Signalling, Rail, Metro, Light Rail, Project Engineering, Consultant, Design, Checking, Verification, Testing, Client Representation, Railway Systems.
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