Senior Wheel & Rail Engineer

You prioritise the safety of yourself and others at work, both physically and mentally.

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:

Work in the Wheel & Rail Engineering team of Maintenance Engineering for Sydney Trains who ensure and improve the technical integrity and reliability of assets maintained by our Network Maintenance Division (NMD).

This role will see you responsible for leading, managing and working alongside a team of field technical specialists with expertise in rail related technology and maintenance.

You will provide network-wide field technical support and advice in areas including but not limited to rail metallurgy, non-destructive testing, welding and lubrication.

You will manage the process for investigation, testing and reporting of broken rail and large rail internal and surface defects.  This will also include leading technical investigations, carrying out root cause analysis and producing reports to enable effective, timely and evidenced based technical solutions.
 

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

About you

Your experience in the rail and infrastructure industry will see you bring an in-depth understanding of welding, rail metallurgy and Ultrasonic Testing to rail related technology and maintenance.

You’re recognised as being able to conduct and / or coordinate in-situ and off-site testing, technical investigations and assessment of rail and associated track component failures.

This will see you having the opportunity to obtain or advance your experience in leading, managing and supporting a team of rail technical specialists.
 
This is an Award RC 6 Permanent Full-time role based at the Chullora Depot that will also cover the whole entire network - Wollongong to Newcastle and out the Blue Mountains – with flexibility through our cutting-edge hybrid working model!.  At present, this would typically be up to 2 days per week.
 

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 role is hybrid-friendly, meaning you can mix in-person days at your team’s home base location with remote days. 

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

Applications close: 11:59 pm Sunday 2nd March 2025.

For more information about this role, please contact PAUL.HOLLINGTON@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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