1. CURRICULUMVITAE: ALAN BLAIR
PROFILE
I have worked in the railway signalling industry for approximately 24 years overall both in main line and light rail transport
systems. I have spent most of that time in public networks with approximately 14 years in the UK, 6 years in Europe, and 4
years covering South Africa, Taiwan and Malaysia. During this time I have worked as a Fault and Maintenance Technician,
Licenced Installer (expired), Licenced Installation Manager (expired), Licenced Functional Tester and currently Working as
Tester in Charge under mentorship. I have worked on small to large scale signalling and multi-discipline schemes which has
given me a good experience in managing different disciplines and liaising with various interfacing issues. My experience in
working with various signalling systems and technologies including Ebiloc, Microloc, SSI, relay, geographic, ATP, Axle counter,
has also brought me a broad range of knowledge and skills in.
 Identifying potential issues during installation and test too commissioning
 Complete and Review documentation verifying completed to correct standards
 Troubleshooting and investigation during Site Acceptance Test (SAT) and commissioning
 Managing installation and testing activities during SAT
 Risk assessment and mitigation
MGB Role Tester inCharge / Functional Tester Nationality British
Date of Birth 4th November 1971 Driving License British
RELEVANTQUALIFICATIONS
Academic
ONC – Electronics and Electrical Engineering
Module 1 Tester in Charge
Module 3BL Location testing
Module 4 Wayside Equipment testing
Module 3C New location testing
Module 5 Test assistant
OC test Object controller testing
ISTL Intermediate signallinglayouts
ISTCT Intermediate signallingcontrol tables
SMTH Signal maintenance testing
RRI / RI Route relayinterlocking / RelayInterlocking
BS 1 & 2 Basic signalling1 and2
Management ofsafety/ successful supervisorymanagement
Equipment specific coursesfor the followingequipment:
- Point machines - HW2000, RPCL, JEU 73/74, Style 63, M5, Ebiswitch, Seves andZeus
- Track circuits – AzLM, DC867, TI21, TI21M, TI21D andHVI
- Signals - Standard modular, fibre optic and LED
Vocational
Licenses
Functional Tester Licence No 0059004.
Vocational
Memberships
Signal sighting committee member
Special
Competences
TIC (under mentorship) / Functional Testing.
Languages English
Software Microsoft Office

2. RELEVANTEXPERIENCE
2013 - 2014
TIC for MGB International
 MNDT (Malaysia)
Malaysia NorthDouble Track (MNDT)involvedthe commissioning of around21 new stations. It
was especiallychallengingdue to the tight timescales andthe introduction ofsome newequipment
and difficult weather conditions. I was TICfor 4 stations, with around20 testingstaff assigned to
me.
 As TIC successfullyTest & Commission Chemor, Bukit Merah, Bagan Seria and Bukit Tengah
Stations. This involved the Systems Acceptance Testing, Correspondence and final handover to
client for over 220 Signals, 150 DC Track Circuits, 100 Thales Axle Counter Sections, 80 Point
Machines, 1200 ATPTransponders and 5 Interlocking’s which spanned over 48km.
 Coordination & Management of all Testing & Commissioning Documentation. Producing
commissioning plans detailing scope of works under test, staged works and any interface with
existing equipment. Making sure all required references are up date and issued to testing staff.
 Liaise with client and other disciplines to discuss on site activities, high lighting issues that may
affect the program.
 Liaise with signaling equipment companies, discussing and over coming on site problems
 Producing commissioning program detailing staff duties and timescales during commissioning.
 Resource Management & Planning of Testing & Commissioning Activities. Preparation and/or
review of all testing and commissioning documentation including but not limited to: FAT & SAT,
test certs and test copies.
 Witnessing testing activities where appropriate confirming all testing carried out using the latest
versions.
 Responsible in the commissioning of Signaling Systems. Final sign off with client confirming system
fit for purpose. Support client after commissioning to resolve outstanding issues.
 Recording and reporting of test activities, including assurance of the completeness, suitability and
satisfactory outcome of the testing.
 Ensuring all testing and commissioning activities are undertaken to Ansaldo STS, Client and any
other Authority.
 Provide Technical Support to the onsite Testing Teams
 Operate Local Control Panel (LCP) for ATP, Track circuit, point and signal correspondence testing
2010 - 2013
Functional Tester
 Ansaldo STS (Malaysia)
 Invensys Rail Ltd (Glasgow, Yeovil & Walsall)
 Bombardier Transportation (Johannesburg & Greece)
 Lead testing team in verification / functional testing within signalling equipment rooms, interlocking
rooms, relay rooms and on trackside equipment.
 All works carried out to relevant companies signalling testing procedures. Set to work, changeovers,
modifications and stage works
 Point testing included set up, driving points local with microlokII tool and corresponding inputs and
outputs to the local interlocking PCB.
 Set up and test axle counters back to ace and local panel. Testing resets on ace and at panel.
 Set up and test TI21 analogue and digital tracks
 Test and commission various interlocking’s including Ebiloc, Microlok II, SSI and relay based.
 From panel correspond ATP using coding tables and PTE test equipment
 Drive signals and points locally using Ebiloc tool.

3. 2008 – 2010
Functional Tester (Light Rail)
 Bombardier Transportation (Turkey, Istanbul & Adana)
 Leading testing team in verification / functional testing within signalling equipment rooms,
interlocking rooms, relay rooms and on trackside equipment.
 Operate Ebiloc tool to function trackside equipment for 13 stations
 Test and commission TI21Mtrack circuit
 Assist with on board testing
 Set up and operate Local control panel for track, signal and point correspondence
 Liaise with client for system trail running
2008 - 2009
Functional Tester
 Bombardier (Leptokaria, Greece)
 Test / commissioning of 2 free-wired interlocking, including Zeus point machines, signals, DC and TI
21.
2007 - 2008
Functional Tester (Light Rail)
 Bombardier (Bucharest, Romania)
 Test / commissioning of TI 21M.
2006 - 2007
Functional Tester
 Bombardier (CTRL St Pancreas, UK)
 Test / Commissioning of HW2000 point machines, signals and HVI.
Functional Tester (Light Rail)
 Bombardier (Metro do Porto, Portugal)
 Test / Commissioning of TI 21.
Functional Tester
 Mitsubishi Heavy Industry (Taiwan)
 Test / Commissioning Seves (Siemens) style point machines.
2004 - 2006
Licenced Installation Manager / SMTH Tester
 Balfour Beatty, (UK)
 Working throughout the UK and Europe carrying out the above positions.
1998 - 2004
Installer / Installation Manager / SMTH Tester
 Bombardier (UK, Greece, Holland)
 Working throughout the UK and Europe carrying out the above positions.
1990 - 1998
Fault and Maintenance Technician
 First Engineering - British Rail (UK)
 Responsible for maintenance and faulting of signalling section.
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