(au,qld, rockhampton) maintenance engineer – signals bowen rail

Maintenance Engineer – Signals

Full time – Full-time Permanent

The Bowen Rail Company is Queensland's next‐generation rail business, created to transport Queensland's high‐quality resources for export to the world. Headquartered in Bowen, North Queensland, we draw on the highly skilled rail and resources sector expertise that resides in the region.

Bowen Rail Company is growing, and we have an exciting opportunity for a Maintenance Engineer – Signals to join our Network team. Reporting to the Signals and Telecommunications Manager, you will be responsible for providing engineering support and safety advice for all stakeholders regarding the operation, maintenance, and management of signals and communications infrastructure on the Carmichael Rail Network.

This opportunity is available to applicants who are looking for upskilling opportunities.

Key Accountabilities

• Ensure compliance with all HSE policies and procedures, Rail Safety Management, and Statutory Legislation including the Work, Health, and Safety Act **** and other relevant rail site rules.
• Liaise with Supervisors and teams to ensure safety compliance and the creation of a safe working workplace.
• Ensure safety risks are mitigated by conducting field leadership activities.
• Participate in safety meetings and assigned projects, reviewing incidents and implementing change.
• Plan and execute maintenance projects considering safety, environmental, cost, quality & engineering considerations.
• Undertake project management activities including scoping, budgets, and documentation for track & civil assets.
• Lead planning activities with assistance from internal stakeholders.
• Ensure risk assessment techniques are adopted during the planning and execution process.
• Develop and review maintenance and engineering standards, procedures, and work instructions.
• Provide technical advice to maintenance personnel including maintenance partners.
• Troubleshoot issues and engage in continuous improvement initiatives.
• Investigate Signalling and communication incidents and failures, providing Route Cause Analysis (RCA) and recommendations for improvement.
• Manage suppliers, maintenance partners, and third‐party contractors as required as per contractual requirements.
• Completion of Quality Assurance processes – ITPs, method statements, site records, audits & other project documentation.
• Participate in planning user groups, supplier reviews, forums, project, and operational excellence working groups, and general technical services meetings/discussions.

Qualifications

• A Signal Technician with Cert IV in Electrical Rail Signalling looking to develop into the engineering area.
• An Electrical Engineer currently studying for their degree and looking for experience.
• A Graduate Engineer looking for an opportunity to kick start their career.

Required Skills and Experience

• Knowledge of Signalling Systems and equipment.
• Excellent communication (oral and written) and professional presentation skills.
• Effective problem‐solving, conflict‐management skills and experience in leading a safety culture.

Benefits

• The opportunity of a lifetime to support the establishment of a new rail business in Queensland.
• A company that invests in you and your career development.
• Competitive remuneration package including remote area housing salary sacrifice.
• Relocation Assistance.
• Bowen Rail Company located in Bowen, Rockhampton, or Townsville.
• Work/Life harmony to enjoy your leisure time.

Please note that pre‐employment screening applies to this position, including psychometric assessment, pre‐employment medical, qualifications and employment reference checks.