Company Description
Shaping the Future of Automotive Engineering
Applus+ IDIADA is a global leader in automotive engineering, offering a dynamic and rewarding career opportunity for professionals passionate about shaping the future of mobility. As a TOP Employer certified company with over 3000 professionals from more than 22 countries, we provide a diverse and inclusive work environment that fosters innovation and growth with colleagues from over 57 nationalities contributing to a safer, more efficient, and sustainable vehicles.
Why join us?
Enjoy a highly flexible hybrid work model in a company that takes care of the employees’ wellbeing, offering work-life balance benefits such as subsidized canteen, free language courses, transport and coaching services.
Join a company that has a deep commitment to sustainability and push yourself to reach your full potential in a dynamic and challenging setting that values innovation and expertise.
Come & join us on the road to success.
Job Description
Under the direct supervision of the Proving Ground Operations and Safety Manager, the Proving Ground Track Controller is responsible for supervising the activity on the test tracks from the Controller Suite to guarantee the security of the Proving Ground users.
The Proving Ground Track Controller is responsible for activating the Accident-Emergency Protocol and coordinating the rescue teams in the event of an accident on the Proving Ground.
The duties and responsibilities of the Proving Ground Track Controller are as follows:
- Comply with the surveillance programme established by the Proving Ground Operations and Safety Manager, supervise from the Controller Suite, the compliance of the Driving and Safety Regulations of all Proving Ground users.
- Report any breaches detected to be able to take the relevant corrective measures with the offenders.
- Regulate the access for all users of all the test facilities on the proving ground.
- Maintain permanent radio communication with all Proving Ground users in order to report incidents, special reservations, exclusives, events, etc.
- Manage the equipment that is installed on the Proving Ground: access barriers, variable information systems, traffic signals, irrigation systems, weather stations etc.
- In the event of an accident, activate the Proving Ground Accident-Emergency Protocol, coordinate and support the participating internal and external emergency teams.
- Any other task assigned by company management or Operations and Safety Manager.
Qualifications
The profile to be fulfilled by the Proving Ground Track Controller are as follows:
- The minimum qualification required is Vocational Training FPII.
- Previous experience as a PG Track Controller is valued but it is not required.
- IDIADA will provide a complete on-site training to qualify the new staff
- Knowledge of foreign languages, at minimum fluent English, in order to maintain a fluid communication with clients using a radio communication system
- User level computer skills (MS Office applications).
Other requirements
- IDIADA Proving Ground is open 24 hours/day, 7 days/week all-round the year
- This position requires the candidate to agree to work at rotating morning, afternoon, evening, or central shifts
Additional Information
Applus IDIADA is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion. We don’t put limits on you, so don’t put limits on yourself either. There is a place for everyone.
What We Do
Applus+ IDIADA is a global partner to the automotive industry, supporting its clients in their product development activities by providing design, engineering, testing and homologation services. We have a large team of more than 2500 professionals drawn from over 28 countries, as well as an international network of subsidiaries and branch offices in 25 countries which ensures that our clients get customized, added-value solutions. IDIADA offers you the opportunity to develop a career in one of the worldwide leading automotive engineering companies. If you want an opportunity to challenge yourself and enhance your technical skills, to work in a thriving environment and to work alongside world-leading experts, then apply for one of our vacancies. Engineering services: comprehensive design, engineering and validation capabilities for vehicle development projects: CAD, CAE and testing of all major vehicle functionalities. Proving grounds: the most comprehensive proving grounds in Europe and Asia, located in Spain and China. Both grounds offer excellent customer support and facilities that provide the highest standards of safety and confidentiality. Homologation services in accordance with all European EC and ECE Regulations. We are also accredited for Australia, Europe, Japan, Taiwan, Malaysia and give consultancy to other countries and regions such as South America (including Brazil), China, Russia, Middle East, Gulf Countries, ASEAN, USA, Canada, among others
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