About us

At Sydney Trains our vision is to keep Sydney moving by putting the customer at the centre of everything we do. We work at the heart of local communities and integrate cutting edge technology to deliver efficient rail services which exceed expectations and support a rapidly growing economy.

The opportunity

Our Engineering and Maintenance directorate manages a $1.5 billion annual maintenance program on behalf of Sydney Trains and NSW Trains – delivering a safe, reliable passenger fleet and metropolitan rail network, to meet growing customer demand and keep Sydney moving.

Right now, we have an opportunity for an Electrician to be part of Fleet Maintenance division of Sydney Trains. The primary purpose of the role involves inspecting, servicing, overhauling and repairing mechanical/pneumatic systems, equipment and components on diesel fleet passenger trains to contribute to the reliability and availability levels for the passenger fleet.

The role will be based in Sydenham Maintenance Centre and is a permanent full time opportunity.

This is a 24/7 rotating shift work position, 12 hours roster that requires you to work on weekends and nights.

What you will be involved in:

Carry out maintenance, service, fault finding, problem analysis and repairs to electrical control, traction and auxiliary electrical systems and components on the XPT rolling stock.

Carry out maintenance, service, fault finding, problem analysis, repairs and component changes to train lighting air conditioning and refrigeration systems on XPT trains.

Carry out functional testing of electrical and mechanical systems, engines, doors, brakes on XPT trains and assist Mechanical Engineering Operators in trouble shooting and repairs to equipment.

Maintenance Quality and Safety Continuous Improvement Initiatives.

About you

To be eligible for this role, you must have a trade qualification in the Electrical field or hold a diploma of engineering certifications.

You will have demonstrated experience in conducting inspections, services, maintenance, component changes and repairs to electrical systems and equipment. You will be a safety champion and competent in the use of basic computer information systems and be flexible for travel.

Qualification/Licence in Refrigeration / Air Conditioning and Forklift licence are desirable.

Want to know more?

For more information on this position, view the position description here.

Salary and benefits

The salary for this position is E08.ii ($1430.25/week) plus shift overtime, superannuation and leave loading.

Sydney Trains offers its employees challenging and rewarding work with opportunities for career progression, learning and development and work-life balance. Other benefits include:

Free travel on Government trains, buses and ferries

Flexible work practices

For more information on Employee Benefits, please click here

Interested?

Joining Transport for NSW, you’ll have access to a range of unique government benefits in a flexible work environment like no other. If you’re ready to step into this meaningful and rewarding role, we want to hear from you!

How to apply

To apply for this position, please submit a resume and answer all questions within the online application process.

Applications close: 11:59pm, Sunday 13th March 2022

We are the community we serve

We are committed to being an inclusive, diverse and flexible workplace where differences are valued. We welcome people of all backgrounds, experience and abilities.

We enable our people to work in ways that work for them and their teams. Working virtually and from different locations including regional locations, staggering work hours and job sharing are just some of the ways our people can work flexibly.

Please contact the Talent Specialist below if you require any adjustments to be made to how you interact with us throughout the recruitment process or would like to discuss flexible work options.

For any enquiries, please email Bhumika Thakkar at MIKA.THAKKAR@TRANSPORT.NSW.GOV.AU.

Find out more about Sydney Trains at https://www.transport.nsw.gov.au/sydneytrains/about-sydney-trains. ​

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