Paul Paterson is a Commissioning Engineer and Licensed Verification Tester with over 20 years of experience in railway signalling. He has a proven track record of successfully commissioning new signalling systems and sections of railway networks for Rio Tinto and other clients. Paul is dedicated, self-motivated, and enjoys improving his knowledge and gaining experience through asking questions. He strives for excellence in safety and getting results.

1. Paul Paterson
Commissioning Engineer IRSE Licensed Verification Tester & Installer
Functional Tester (M) Mod 4
Licence Number 0062489
Rio Tinto SAP #9149624
2262 Old Coast Road
Herron
Western Australia
6211
0400 586 501
Paulpaterson78@hotmail.co.uk
Profile
Level headed, enthusiastic, self-motivated problem solver
Proven track record of being involved on successful projects
Dedicated, energetic and upbeat team player and mentor.
Somebody who enjoys improving my knowledge base, experience and getting results
Family man
Hobbies and Interests
Photography
Boating and fishing
Playing guitar
Science and Technology
Employment History
Feb 2012 – Date
Ansaldo STS (Rio Tinto) Commissioning Engineer FIFO Verification Tester,
Functional Tester (M) Mod 4.
Key Responsibilities. Bringing the new sections of Rio Tinto Railway
Network online through various commissioning
covering the entire network. Undertaking FAT and
SAT on a broad range of Signalling equipment and
systems including relay based and processor based
signal interlocking. Commissioning Microlok locations
including setting up the power supplies, track circuits,
points, stream flow detectors, dragging equipment
detectors, solar arrays etc. Setting up and testing cab
coding. We cover everything. Assisting with
commissioning level crossings from scratch including
setting up the boom gates.. Setting up and testing cab
coding. Preparing testing documentation. Ensuring all
testing and commissioning activities are undertaken to
Ansaldo STS and client specifications and
requirements. Fault finding issues as they arise.

2. June 2009 – Feb 2012 Licensed Verification Tester (3C), Mod 4, Mod 5 and Licensed
Installer, Team Leader. Site Person in Charge
Key Responsibilities. Verification testing all aspects of the installation of Seltrac S40
onto the JNUP project for Tube Lines on London Underground.
Sign out keys and take responsibility for the Signalling
Equipment Room ensuring that any works that take place
within the room are carried out in a safe manner. Planning the
structure of the work each evening. Site Person in Charge of a
group while testing operations are being carried out. Attend
weekly safety meetings regarding changes to procedures.
Assisting with all functional testing activities. To assist with
switching the current signalling system off, switching the new
system on and then reverting both to their original state for
weekend testing and assist with testing the individual site to
ensure no situation has arisen which could lead to an unsafe
situation for the safe passage of trains on the following days
revenue service. Create test logs as required and follow up on
their progress. Reporting all progress to the Tester In Charge.
Other duties undertaken.
Fibre Optic Distribution Frame (FODF) and Feed in Device
(FID) testing and fault finding with Data Communications
using Spectrum Analyzer and frequency scope meter
Assist in setting up Axle Counters for the fixed block part of
Seltrac S40. Use command generators on the Station Controller
Subsystem Intersigs to carry out test procedures, throw points,
occupy blocks and obtain status of signalling system.
Over and backing of Seltrac for train testing.
Assist train testing the Vehicle on Board Controller (VOBC)
for noise and signal testing using spectrum analyzer and Chart
recorder. Data capture via screen dumps. Data capture with
electronic measuring device (EMD) trolley to measure wayside
loop crossovers and markers.
Working at Neasden Signalling Control Centre assisting lead
tester carrying out systems testing on the five Vehicle Control
Centres, Data Transmission Racks, Input Output Racks, Data
Loggers and Snoopers for Jubilee line. Testing fibre optic
transmissions and assisting in the upgrade of VCC5 from a dual
fit mixed mode trial operations area to full VCC capability.
Good overall experience on this system and its complexities

3. Balfour Beatty Senior Signalling Technician (Grade 3 Tech), SMTH Tester
2007 – 2009
Key Responsibilities.To carry out installation of signalling projects in the southeast
in conjunction with major P-way renewals. To sign signalling
equipment out of use before work is carried out upon it, to
SMTH test signalling equipment to ensure its safe return to use
after having work carried out upon it which may have
compromised its ability to keep the public safe and sign the
equipment back into use after testing has been completed.
Building points, wiring equipment to current standards from
wiring schematics. Liaising with P-way engineers, works
testing teams and managers. To lead the team in the absence of
the team leader and to direct staff operations including
contractors to keep the projects on course for a successful
installation and commissioning
Balfour Beatty Signalling Technician (Grade 2 Tech), SMTH Tester
2002 – 2007
Key Responsibilities.To carry out installation of signalling projects in the southeast
in conjunction with major P-way renewals. To ensure that tools
were kept in good working order and kept within calibration
due dates, to assist and also carry out SMTH testing of
signalling equipment, building points, wiring equipment,
working from schematics, the signalling installation handbook
and train detection handbook. Installing power upgrades,
liaising with P-way engineers, and testing teams.
Various Agencies Mod 5 Tester, Lookout, Hand signalman, Barrier man,
1997 – 2002 Point Winder, Labourer
Key Responsibilities Platelayer / Trackman on track renewals on London
Underground and Network Rail. Guarding the lives of others
against danger. Placing the marker boards out for possession
limits, operating barriers and winding points for possessions.
Education and Training
Qualifications: GSCE's Maths C
Science B
Art and Design D
History D
NVQ Retailing 1 & 2
Word processing 1
Database Methods 1
Spreadsheet 1
Information Technology 1

4. RailwayCertification
Training Courses: Functional Tester (M)
Signal Maintenance Tester Handbook (SMTH)
Mod 4 Tester
Mod 3C Verification Tester
Mod 5 Tester
Microlok II Maintenance
ACM100 axle counters
GCP 4000 design
Rio Tinto Certificate of Competence level 2
HW 1000 & 2000’s Points
Back drives (Mechanical)
Frequency Selective FS2600 Track Circuits
Traction Immune 21 Track Circuits
50 HZ Ac Track Circuits DR & SR Type (X2)
Basic Signalling 1 & 2
Train Protection Warning System Installation
Electronic Installation Skills Signalling
Personal Track Safety (PTS)
Controller Of Site Safety (COSS) (CRP/OHLP)
Individual Working Alone (IWA)
Lookout
Manual Handling
Taking the Lead
Site Person in Charge
Quaf 54 Key Holder
Track Accustomed & Track Awareness
Railway Communications
Asbestos Awareness
First Aider
Small Plant Certified
DC Isolation Certified
Hand Signalman & Level Crossing Attendant
Point Winder
Certificate of Competency Installation
Wire Degradation
Silver Migration
Treadles (Silec & Forfex)
British Rail 998 Detectors
Traction Immune (TI)21 Track Circuits
50 HZ Alternating Current (AC) Track Circuits
HW 1000 & 2000 Points
High Performance Switch System Points
Direct Current (DC) Track Circuits
High Voltage Impulse (HVI) Track Circuits
Automatic Warning Systems General
Signals General
Track Circuits General
Points General

5. Reference contacts. Javier Gonzalez. Ansaldo STS Commissioning
Manager Australasia. 0401 988 136
Ian Thorley. Tester in Charge Rio Tinto
upgrades. 0408 745 684 / 0487 756 272
John Stiller. Tester in Charge for Ansaldo
projects. J.Stiller@bigpond.com 0429 783 724
David Petch. Rio Tinto Maintenance Engineer
(Tom Price) 0402 674 463 / 0477 723 016
Chris James. Functional Tester and Signalling
Installation Manager. +44 7812 099469
Mark Bolton. Functional Tester & TIC(M)
+44 7985 652285
George Hoare. Functional Tester & TIC(M)
0408 798 935
Malcolm Weekes. Thales Night Manager Lead
Tester and Functional Tester.
+44 7816 274883
David Hogg. Balfour Beatty Signalling
Installation Manager +44 1732 226050
Timothy Ridley. Balfour Beatty Regional
Signalling Manager +44 7967 668108
Personal Note
I would like to add that I am constantly looking to improve my knowledge,
experience and capabilities not only by studying in my own time but with asking a lot
of questions from more experienced people. I am not arrogant enough to believe that
I know it all no matter how many times I have carried out the task and know that
someone can always bring something to the table. I look for those chances to broaden
my knowledge and I always carry a note pad around with me to write down the
nuggets of experience that I hear in the answers from my questions to experienced
people and use those experiences and notes to apply in situations as often as possible
to gain firsthand experience.
I thoroughly enjoy working in the signalling division of the railway. It has an impact
on every aspect of the railway and I have found that my P-way background has helped
me in signalling in that, I can work with and fluidly talk to P-way, welding gangs,
tamper crews and ultrasonic teams when the need arises to work together.
Many thanks