At a Glance
- Tasks: Inspect, service, and repair the Tangara Fleet while working on high-tech upgrades.
- Company: Join Transport for NSW, a leader in safe and efficient rail services.
- Benefits: Gain hands-on experience, work-life balance, and contribute to community growth.
- Other info: Collaborate with a diverse team and enjoy excellent career development opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on Sydney's transport system and enhance passenger experiences.
- Qualifications: Mechanical trade qualification and strong problem-solving skills required.
The predicted salary is between 62100 - 75900 $ per year.
You see the big picture, you've always worked on a grand scale, and now you're ready to re-focus on grand impact. 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:
- Inspect, service, overhaul, and repair systems, equipment, and components on our Tangara Fleet.
- Complete train upgrades and modifications to align our fleet with modern technology standards, including fabrication, retrofits, rework, fitting, and general installation activities.
- Report directly to the Maintenance Shift Managers and Team Leaders, collaborating with a team of Rail Maintainers and Engineering support staff.
Sydney Trains' Tangara fleet makes up a quarter of our suburban rail fleet. To ensure its longevity, the Tangara Fleet Life Extension project will upgrade operating systems, modernise onboard passenger information systems, and enhance accessibility features for mobility-impaired passengers. The project will also help build our future workforce capabilities, strengthen local economies and support the long-term growth of NSW's transportation industry.
You'll be part of an experienced team dedicated to repairing the Tangara fleet at either the Flemington Maintenance Centre or Auburn Maintenance Centre, Sydney.
About you
- You have a mechanical trade qualification and relevant mechanical heavy engineering or maintenance experience as well as being an accomplished fault finder, strong communicator and lateral thinker.
- You possess strong diagnostic and problem-solving skills to identify and resolve complex mechanical issues.
- You have proven ability to organise and prioritise tasks, be flexible and resourceful with a high degree of initiative.
- You are capable of working independently or collaboratively to solve problems and complete tasks effectively.
The Tangara Fleet Life Extension project will see you working on a truly high-tech project that will enhance the lives for the people of Sydney for years to come.
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. Our workforce is as diverse as the community we serve.
This is an in-person, on-site role.
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