Overview
Downer Rail is a leading provider of rollingstock asset management services in Australia; we have a deep history within the rail industry and have world‐class expertise in delivering whole‐of‐life asset management support to our customers. Our capabilities allow us to offer turnkey solutions for complex projects and span every project phase, from design and manufacture to through‐life support, condition monitoring and data analytics, to fleet maintenance, operations, and comprehensive overhaul of assets.
Role Summary
We are seeking an experienced Technical Fleet Manager to lead the reliability, performance and technical operational support governance of the NSW TLS passenger fleets (Waratah, SGT and Millennium). The role provides senior technical leadership across fleet operations, ensuring protected, compliant and highly reliable rollingstock outcomes while driving continuous improvement in performance and profitability.
This role will report directly to the National Manager – Fleet Technical Support and is based at our Auburn Maintenance Centre. It plays a critical role in aligning local fleet technical activity with the National Integrated Operations Centre (NIOC) frameworks and broader TLS engineering standards across states, acting as the key interface between TLS Operations, Engineering streams (Downer RTS) and associated support functions.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead a team of Technical Fleet Specialists and Fleet Operations Support Officers.
* Govern reliability, performance and technical operational support for NSW TLS passenger fleets.
* Ensure protected, compliant and highly reliable rollingstock outcomes.
* Drive continuous improvement in performance and profitability.
* Align local fleet technical activity with NIOC frameworks and TLS engineering standards.
* Act as the interface between TLS Operations, Engineering streams (Downer RTS) and support functions.
Qualifications
* Mechanical, Electrical tertiary engineering qualification or equivalent trade qualification with extensive industry experience.
* Experience managing cross‐functional teams in rolling‐stock design, build and/or maintenance.
* Preferable 10 years' experience in rolling‐stock design, build, test and commissioning and/or maintenance environment.
* Experience in the maintenance of complex electrical and mechanical systems, use of PC‐based fault diagnostic tools and implementation of reliability programs in a rolling‐stock, asset management or heavy maintenance industry.
* Experience dealing with customers on fleet performance and reliability matters.
Skills and Knowledge
* Telematics and fleet technology.
* Regulatory compliance.
* Data analysis and reporting.
* Risk and project management.
* Process development.
EEO Statement
Notwithstanding the location of this position, all qualified Australian citizens and permanent residents from all locations are encouraged to apply.
Downer Group is an employer that acknowledges and embraces the importance of our people's diverse experiences, talents, and cultures. As an inclusive employer, we welcome applications from everyone.
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