Auto Electrician - Heavy Plant

You like to switch it up when it comes to work locations and working with different teams.

You've been developing your skills and are ready to work on projects that matter to the people of NSW. You know that quality matters and that delivering results requires a great team.
 

In this role, you'll:

Work in the Projects Operations, Heavy Plant and Work Trains Management Unit within the Major Works Branch of Engineering & Maintenance at Sydney Trains with a focus on diagnosing, repairing and maintaining low voltage electrical systems.

This role will see you working on specialised Track-Machines around the greater Sydney region and maintaining critical rail infrastructure for the safe and efficient operation of passenger trains & Freight.

You will carry out various plant maintenance activities on mobile and stationary plant equipment that will require flexibility to travel, live away from home  and work some night shifts for a  geographical area that will cover from Newcastle to Bathurst and down to Berry.

For more information on this position and business unit, view the role description and information pack.  

Please note that this position descriptions correctly covers the behavioural capabilities required for the role but technically it will require Auto Electrician skills and experience rather than Mechanical skills and experience.
 

About you

Your trade qualification(s) will include a Cert III in Automotive Electrical and you will also ideally have a Cert IV in Fluid Power Control.

You’re recognised as having experience with navigating Programmable Logic Controller (PLC’s) as a diagnostic tool, with the ability to read engineering electrical schematics.

In addition to this, you are comfortable working with technology – computers and tablets – and someone who is a team player that can work safely in a group and independently.  You are also flexible to be shift-based including nightshift, weekends and public holidays when required.
 
This is a Wages AVP level 3.1 - 4.2 role which is a frontline role based out of our Heavy Plant and Resurfacing Depot in Auburn/Clyde. The role will cover a geographical area from Newcastle to Bathurst and down to Berry.  It will involve some night shifts, living away from home and as a result will provide overtime and a living away from home allowance when required.
 

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 2nd February 2025.

For more information about this role, please contact PAUL.HOLLINGTON@TRANSPORT.NSW.GOV.AU.

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