Facility Maintenance Engineer

You can influence outcomes and meet diverse challenges.

You have the opportunity to gain a wealth of expertise and a diverse range of skills, providing insight and knowledge without losing sight of your work-life balance or wellbeing.
 

In this role, you'll:

• Ensure compliance of all plant and equipment within the maintenance centre with OH&S standards, industry regulations, and legislative requirements through a structured maintenance program.
• Develop scopes of work and collaborate with the Contracts Manager to establish and manage service agreements and contracts for the maintenance centre and associated depots.
• Oversee facility service agreements, ensuring high-quality maintenance and upgrades while maintaining safety, compliance, and operational efficiency.
• Implement proactive maintenance processes for facilities, equipment, and plant systems to mitigate hazards and enhance reliability.
• Lead the delivery of infrastructure and rolling stock maintenance, ensuring operational continuity and asset longevity.
• Plan and execute asset renewal and upgrade projects within budget and time constraints to maintain optimal performance.
• Support leadership in fostering a collaborative and adaptive work environment that encourages continuous improvement.
• Assess workloads, prioritize tasks, and allocate resources effectively in a high-demand environment with strict deadlines.
• Drive maintenance quality improvements while optimizing operational efficiency and cost-effectiveness.
• Assist in the execution of capital projects to ensure timely delivery within budget.
• Provide strategic support to Maintenance Shift Managers and Team Leaders to ensure seamless operations and minimal service disruptions.
• Enhance operational and financial performance by implementing innovative solutions that improve commercial outcomes and service excellence.
 

For more information, please view a copy of the role description.
 

About you

• Tertiary qualifications or experienced tradesperson in mechanical or electrical engineering with experience in a maintenance management environment.
• Proven expertise in contract administration, project management, and negotiation.
• Comprehensive knowledge of industrial standards, codes, and OH&S legislation related to plant and equipment in a heavy engineering environment.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Experience in implementing quality, OH&S, environmental, and safety management systems.
• Demonstrated ability to supervise and coordinate facility maintenance staff.
• The role is based out of Newcastle, requiring on-site presence and travel across different locations as needed.
• Experience overseeing contractors across multiple sites, with travel required as part of the role.
• Ability to conduct daily, weekly, monthly, and annual inspections to ensure regulatory compliance and maintain accurate records.
• Strong project management skills or willingness to undertake relevant training.
• Have a valid C-class driver’s license to support travel requirements.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and other relevant software for reporting and documentation.
• Certifications in confined space work and working at heights, or willingness to obtain.
• Forklift license is desirable.
 

Who we are

Transport for NSW provides a safe, integrated, and efficient transport system. We connect people, communities and industry every day.

At Sydney Trains, our rail services keep Sydney moving by putting our customers at the centre of everything we do. We work with our local communities to deliver safe, timely and efficient rail services 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

Our trains and network are evolving to meet the needs of our customers now and well into the future. We’re continuing to integrate technological innovations that help us deliver a smarter and more sustainable network.
 

Join us

Our workforce is as diverse as the community we serve. If you’d like further information on our inclusion and diversity initiatives, visit Transport careers.

We offer a wide range of employee benefits, like our award-winning flexible and hybrid work options.

This is an in-person, on-site role.

What are you waiting for…? Connect with us.  Apply now!

Applications close: 11:59 pm Wednesday 26th March 2025.

For more information about this role, please contact SRIVATSA.LAKSHMINARAYANA@TRANSPORT.NSW.GOV.AU.

Aboriginal people and people living with disability are supported throughout the recruitment process and at work, and we encourage you to apply. Visit Supporting Aboriginal people or Supporting people with disability for more info or speak to your talent team member to arrange any adjustments to how you interact with us. 

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