About us

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.

About the team

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.

The opportunity

Right now, we have an opportunity for an Electrician to be part of the Fleet Maintenance division of Sydney Trains. Reporting to the Maintenance Shift Manager, this role will see you involved in inspecting, servicing, overhauling and repairing electrical, 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 at the Eveleigh Maintenance Centre and is a permanent full-time opportunity.

This is a 24/7 rotating shift work position, 10/12 hour roster that requires you to work on weekends and nights.

What you will be involved in:

Carry out service, maintenance, fault-finding, problem analysis and repairs to electrical control systems on XPLORER and Endeavour railcars

Carry out service, maintenance, fault-finding, problem analysis and repairs to electrical generating systems on XPLORER and Endeavour railcars

Carry out service, maintenance, fault finding and repairs to train lighting, air conditioning and refrigeration systems on XPLORER and Endeavour railcars

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

Issue Service Certificate to train to authorise train for traffic operation

Maintenance Quality and Safety Continuous Improvement Initiatives.

View the role description for this position.

About you

To be eligible for this role, you must hold a trade qualification in the Electrical field.

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.

You have proven ability to work with minimum supervision and meet scheduled deadlines.

Qualified or prepared to obtain supervisors licence in air conditioning and refrigeration.

A Forklift licence is also desirable.

Salary and benefits

The salary for this position is E09 ($1,540.80/week) plus shift overtime, superannuation and leave loading.

For more information on the benefits of working with Sydney Trains read our Employee benefits guide.

How to apply

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

​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 Jade Abalos at JADE.ABALOS@TRANSPORT.NSW.GOV.AU.

Applications close: 11:59pm Sunday 3rd April 2022.

Take a look at our application tips video series for plenty of great information on navigating and acing the application and recruitment process with Sydney Trains.

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

Our COVIDSafe Measures Policy

All Transport for NSW workers are required to have:

appropriate evidence of being fully vaccinated with a TGA approved COVID-19 vaccine; or

an approved medical contraindication.

You will be required to show proof of your COVID-19 vaccination status or apply for a medical exemption prior to securing this role.

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