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Technical Tools And Skills
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Arun Aarooren

Huntingdale,Australia

Summary

Chartered Engineer and Solution Consultant with over 25 years in telecommunications and critical infrastructure, including more than a decade in the rail sector, delivering large-scale brownfield and greenfield projects. Proven capability in solution architecture, systems integration, and technical documentation from pre-sales to post-delivery, with strong alignment to customer-specific operational models, particularly within rail and transport environments.

Skilled in leading scoping studies, defining system architectures and subsystems (SW/HW/interfaces), and translating complex designs into structured, contract-compliant deliverables. Adept at engaging with stakeholders across engineering, product, project management, and client operations to align technical solutions with customer goals.

Recently completed a Master of Engineering Management with distinction, underpinned by strong analytical thinking and writing proficiency.

Overview

28
28
years of professional experience

Work History

Lead Telecommunications Engineer

Kent
Perth, Australia
11.2023 - 07.2025

Projects: Chevron CO₂ De-Pressure Mgmt, Petronas Onshore Receiving Facilities

  • Led subsystem architecture design and FAT documentation.
  • Defined solution architecture at software/hardware interface level, assessing technical risks and customer alignment.
  • Authored and structured system architecture documents, design basis reports, and FAT procedures.
  • Collaborated across disciplines to ensure documentation aligned with integration points and compliance standards.
  • Developed documentation tailored to operational readiness and asset management requirements.

Lead Telecoms Engineer

Hitachi Rail
Perth, Australia
07.2021 - 06.2023

Projects: Roy Hill Rail TETRA Revamp, Rio Tinto Rail MOXA Replacement, Rion Tinto Tom Price Mine & Rail Upgrade

  • Managed system architecture and telecommunications design for brownfield rail upgrades, integrating third-party and legacy systems.
  • Developed lifecycle documentation, including test scripts, cutover strategies, maintenance routines, operations procedures, KPIs, and interface control documents.
  • Led geographically dispersed engineering teams, ensuring consistency and coordination across signalling, systems, and delivery teams.
  • Refined customer-specific rail operation models in collaboration with product and delivery stakeholders.

Subsystem Lead

Hitachi Rail
Perth, WA
07.2015 - 06.2021

Projects: Rio Tinto Rail AutoHaul (Driverless Freight), PTA Airport Rail, Rio Tinto Rail Integrated Control & Safety Systems

  • Defined subsystem and interface architectures across telecom, control, and signalling disciplines.
  • Produced subsystem design documents, operations manuals, commissioning procedures, and risk/BCP handbooks.
  • Liaised across software, communications, and civil teams to deliver integrated documentation.
  • Led cross-functional workshops with client stakeholders to validate solution fit, safety, and compliance.
  • Provided engineering leadership in rail systems safety, interoperability, and integration documentation.

Senior Telecoms Engineer – SME

Hitachi Rail
Perth, WA
01.2011 - 12.2015
  • Owned fibre and subsystem integration documentation for Rio Tinto, and other WA rail projects.
  • Delivered design packs, splicing procedures, and commissioning documentation aligned with PTA standards.
  • Led site documentation for testing, installation, and operational readiness activities.
  • Ensured traceability, QA, and consistency of work packages across construction and integration phases.

Communications Engineer

GHD
Perth, WA
11.2007 - 03.2011
  • Prepared detailed design and specification documentation for mining and transport infrastructure.
  • Worked on projects for BHP Rail, Dampier Port, and Bunbury Highway.
  • Involved in tender document preparation, cost estimates, and technical reviews.

Project Engineer / Team Lead

Computerland Intl.
Colombo, Sri Lanka
06.2001 - 08.2007
  • Delivered full lifecycle documentation for turn-key telecommunications infrastructure projects.
  • Wrote end-user documentation, configuration guides, and training materials.

Technical Officer

Suntel
Colombo, Sri Lanka
07.1997 - 06.2001
  • Supported commissioning and telecom operations.

Education

Master of Engineering Management - Engineering And Asset Management

Southern Cross University
12-2024

PG Diploma - Telecommunications

University of Moratuwa
01.2006

Graduate - Electrical & Electronics Engineering

Engineering Council, UK
01.2001

Diploma - Electronics & Telecommunications

University of Moratuwa
01.1997

Cert IV - Project Management

LogiKal Training

Intro to Systems Engineering

University of Newcastle

Technical & Specification Writing

IDC Technologies

Document Writing Skills -

Chifley Business School
10-2009

PLCs & SCADA

Engineering Institute of Technology

Skills

  • Solution Architecture for Rail & Transport Systems
  • Rail Systems Integration & Subsystem Documentation
  • Customer Solution Design – Sales & Delivery Phase
  • Subsystem Design: Fibre, IP, RF, SCADA, PAGA, Access Control
  • Technical Documentation (Ops Manuals, MOPs, ICDs, Maintenance Plans)
  • Preventive & Reactive Maintenance Planning
  • Asset Management & Lifecycle Strategies
  • BCP, Risk Management, Competence & Spares Mgmt
  • Technical Writing for Rail Projects (procedures, specs, ICDs, test plans)
  • Interface Documentation Across Civil, Signalling, & Systems Teams
  • Operational Readiness & Training Material Development
  • Document Control, Versioning, and QA Compliance
  • MS Word, Excel, Visio, Adobe Acrobat, SharePoint

Professional Memberships And Registrations

  • CPEng, Engineers Australia
  • CEng, Engineering Council UK
  • MIEAust, Engineers Australia
  • NER – ITEE
  • MIET, Institution of Engineering and Technology UK

Technical Tools And Skills

  • Fibre, RF, LTE, VSAT, CCTV, PAGA, Access Control
  • Pit & Pipe, Communications Towers
  • MS Project, Excel, Word, Visio
  • SCADA, LAN/WAN, IP Networks

Citizenship

Australian Citizen

References

Available upon request

Timeline

Lead Telecommunications Engineer

Kent
11.2023 - 07.2025

Lead Telecoms Engineer

Hitachi Rail
07.2021 - 06.2023

Subsystem Lead

Hitachi Rail
07.2015 - 06.2021

Senior Telecoms Engineer – SME

Hitachi Rail
01.2011 - 12.2015

Communications Engineer

GHD
11.2007 - 03.2011

Project Engineer / Team Lead

Computerland Intl.
06.2001 - 08.2007

Technical Officer

Suntel
07.1997 - 06.2001

Master of Engineering Management - Engineering And Asset Management

Southern Cross University

PG Diploma - Telecommunications

University of Moratuwa

Graduate - Electrical & Electronics Engineering

Engineering Council, UK

Diploma - Electronics & Telecommunications

University of Moratuwa

Cert IV - Project Management

LogiKal Training

Intro to Systems Engineering

University of Newcastle

Technical & Specification Writing

IDC Technologies

Document Writing Skills -

Chifley Business School

PLCs & SCADA

Engineering Institute of Technology
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