On-site scrutineering at the track is always very varied as an expert or test assistant. The preparation and completion of an acceptance are then tasks that have to be done at the desk, such as checking the construction documents. So it’s a good mix.
Another special feature is that we are often on site at off-peak times or at night. This is because if changes are made during operation, they can of course only be checked when there is no operation. So we’re often on the line between 1 a.m. and 4 a.m. during off-peak hours, before the morning rush hour starts again. This form of variety was a major factor in my decision to pursue a career as an expert at ESE. At the end, we sign as assessors that the assessed status of the system is safe for passenger operation or the respective target status.
I have now been working here at ESE for a good two years. I also currently support vehicle registrations as a service provider, particularly for Deutsche Bahn. Here I take on the role of risk and safety manager. I am therefore not only familiar with the appraisal process, but also with safety and risk management and project management.