Speno Rail Maintenance Australia is a world leader in rail grinding technology, machine production, and the service provider of choice for all rail maintenance, rectification, and diagnostics.
We are seeking Expressions of Interest from qualified Mechanical Fitters/Heavy Diesel Mechanics who are wanting a career change and who are eager to expand their skill set and learn rail grinding as Trainee Machine Operator/Maintainer for our Northwest Operations, working on our multi-million-dollar rail grinding trains and vehicles.
The Role:
This exciting opportunity involves both day and predominantly night shifts, offering a unique chance to operate our rail grinding machine, with only minimal use of trade qualification when maintenance of the machine is required.
We are looking for motivated, enthusiastic team players with a strong work ethic, the right abilities, and a positive attitude to succeed and grow within the company.
The role is FIFO from Perth working two weeks on two weeks off roster, with operations across the Northwest of WA.
All training will be provided by the company including Speno Rails individual training program to ensure salary and level progression through the operator maintainer levels; Trainee Operator Maintainer, Competent Operator Maintainer, Cert III Qualified Operator Maintainer and Team Leader.
The successful applicants will be motivated, enthusiastic team players with a strong work ethic and the right abilities and attitude to succeed and progress.
Key Responsibilities:
* Operate track machinery and complete grinding work according to SRMA policies and procedures in line with client requirements.
* Complete statutory, preventive and corrective maintenance to ensure operational efficiency and reliability of track machines, including testing, fault finding and troubleshooting.
* Operate fire tender vehicles safely and efficiently in rail environments and respond to rail-related fire incidents, hazardous material spills, and other emergencies.
* Completing safe working duties.
Requirements:
* Trade Qualified Mechanical Fitter/ Heavy Diesel.
* Committed to following the company's values.
* Flexible and able to work well in a team.
* Ability to meet production targets and goals efficiently and safely.
* Valid C class manual drivers licence essential.
* Ability to follow instruction through to task completion.
* Committed with 100% safety focus.
* Excellent communication skills.
* Fit to category 1 medical requirements with full colour vision.
* FIFO from Perth.
Desirable but not essential:
* HR licence.
* 4wd Cert.
* First Aid.
* Rail experience.
Why Join Us?
At Speno, we offer more than just a job, we provide opportunities for professional growth, hands-on experience with state-of-the-art equipment, and a supportive team environment. Be part of a company that values your development and offers the chance to make a real impact in the rail industry.