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Engineering manager

Williamstown
SCT Logistics
Posted: 12 February
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Job Category: Logistics, Supply & Transport

Company Description

SCT Logistics is Australia's largest privately owned rail and freight logistics company, delivering end-to-end supply chain solutions across road, rail, and warehousing. With over 50 years of experience, we operate a national intermodal network and offer tailored services including cold and ambient storage and specialised freight handling.

Our people are at the heart of what we do, and we're committed to safety, innovation, and creating a supportive environment where our team can grow and thrive.

Why SCT?At SCT we offer a collaborative and inclusive work culture that is built on; Safety, Passion, Integrity, Respect, Innovation and Teamwork. We understand that our values enable us to better understand and serve our customers, attract top talent (like you) and innovate successfully.Along with a competitive remuneration package we also offer:

* Development and growth opportunities
* Employee Recognition and Rewards Programs
* Flexible working arrangements
* Top up of government paid parental leave for the first six weeks
* Novated leasing and salary packaging
* 24/7 Access to our Employee Assistance Program
* Onsite car park
* Dress for your day policy

To learn more about these initiatives please visit our Careers Page

Job Description

Job Description

Reporting to General Manager Engineering and Maintenance, the positionincludes the following responsibilities:

Lead the development, maintenance and governance of engineering standards, specifications, procedures and instructions for locomotives and wagon fleets.

Ensure engineering compliance with all regulatory requirements, industry standards and internal policies.

Develop whole-of-life asset management plans for fleet assets, supporting long-term reliability and performance.

Lead reliability improvement programs and oversee the development of predictive maintenance strategies.

Analyse failure data, identify trends and implement corrective actions to reduce defects and improve fleet uptime.

Oversee engineering quality assurance processes, including audits, inspections and supplier quality management.

Identify risks and improvement opportunities, implementing mitigation strategies and supporting operational excellence.

Provide technical advice, troubleshooting and fault management support to operational and maintenance teams.

Lead engineering investigations into incidents, failures and defects, ensuring root cause and preventative actions are captured.

Desired Skills and Experience

Desired Skills and Experience

Tertiary qualifications in Engineering (Mechanical or Electrical).

Chartered Professional Engineer (CPEng) or working towards chartership with near-completion.

Minimum 8–10 years of experience in rollingstock engineering, maintenance or heavy rail asset management.

Chartered Professional Engineer (CPEng) – already attained.

Project management credentials such as PMBOK, PRINCE2, or equivalent.

Change management certification such as PROSCI or equivalent.

Experience developing asset management plans, engineering standards and predictive maintenance strategies.

You are someone who demonstrates;

High-level communication, stakeholder management and leadership capability

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a continuous improvement mindset

Other important information

* We reserve the right to commence recruitment proceedings prior to the stated closing date.
* The successful candidate will have to undertake an Australian Federal Police check and Pre-Employment Medical (for certain roles) which will be arranged and paid for by SCT.
* Recruitment companies, need not apply

SCT is an equal opportunity employer and we recognise the value and importance of diversity. We encourage all potential applicants to apply including women and those from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander backgrounds.

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