Rail Equipment Engineer - Mobile Plant
About ARTC
Keeping Australia moving and growing our network for the future brings immense opportunities.
At ARTC (Australian Rail Track Corporation), we are one of the largest rail network owners in Australia. With more than 1,800 employees across 39 locations, we all work towards our common goal to link the nation and keep Australia moving. As the rail industry undergoes significant transformation, we’ve invested billions of dollars to build, expand and modernise our network to get freight off the road and onto rail, and we’re not stopping. That’s good for our customers, motorists, the environment, and communities.
About the Division / Team
Our Hunter Valley network primarily services the Hunter Valley coal chain – the world’s largest thermal coal export operation – by providing an efficient and reliable rail transportation system between mines and the Port of Newcastle.We manage the movement of around 250 trains per day on our network. Around half of these being coal trains and the other half comprised of passenger services, as well as grain, general intermodal, and other bulk freight trains.
About the Opportunity
The Australian Rail Track Corporation (ARTC) is seeking a skilled and highly motivated Rail Equipment Engineer (Mobile Plant) to join our National Plant Team in Newcastle, NSW. In this newly created, hands-on role you will play a pivotal part in ensuring the safe, efficient, and reliable operation of our mobile plant, road rail vehicles and rolling stock assets. Your primary responsibilities will encompass engineering and technical support, performance testing, effective problem identification, investigation & resolution, change management, and more! If you are passionate about driving improvements, making this role your own and working in a great team with cutting-edge technology, we invite you to apply for this exciting opportunity.
Given our national coverage, this role will require frequent travel away from home. Flexibility in location may be considered for the right candidate.
Responsibilities:
1. Investigating and resolving operational performance and maintenance reliability challenges with new and existing equipment to promote safety, cost efficiency and productivity.
2. Coordinating and conducting operational and network interface performance tests and commissioning activities.
3. Ensuring the compliance of new and existing mobile plant, road rail vehicles and the rolling stock (work train) fleet with WH&S, regulatory and technical performance standards.
4. Supporting the roll-out of a multi-million dollar, 10-year strategic plant and equipment replacement plan.
5. Developing, reviewing, and refining plant processes, standards, guidelines, and forms to enhance safety and maintenance performance.
6. Analysing and reviewing engineering reports, calculations, and drawings for mechanical designs and modifications.
7. Collecting, monitoring, and analysing data related to fleet operational and maintenance performance to drive improvement opportunities.
8. Identifying and evaluating opportunities for the purchase of innovative machinery to improve plant mechanization, productivity, safety, and reduce operating costs.
9. Leading, coaching, and mentoring plant maintenance staff to ensure team goals are met.
10. Participating in projects and undertaking other duties as requested.
About You
To ensure success in this position, applicants will be able to demonstrate:
Essential Selection Criteria:
11. Tertiary qualifications in Mechanical Engineering, or a related discipline.
12. Well-developed and structured approach to problem solving.
13. Demonstrated ability to work in a team, assist and promote the team, and drive effective outcomes in a fast-changing environment.
14. Current Class C driver’s licence.
Recent graduates who can demonstrate a high degree of mechanical aptitude and problem-solving abilities are encouraged to apply.
Desirable Selection Criteria:
15. Working knowledge of mobile plant related workplace health and safety regulations.
16. Experience in major railway plant & rolling stock maintenance and operations.
17. Knowledge of the railway operating environment and applicable engineering standards.
What we offer
You will have access to a variety of benefits working with us, including but not limited to:
18. Competitive remuneration
19. An uncompromising commitment to a Zero-Harm working environment
20. Fully paid on the job training
21. 24/7 Employee Assistance Program for all employees and their direct family members
22. Numerous financial, lifestyle, health and wellbeing benefits Including salary sacrifice option of novated leasing, discounts and support programs
Our Organisation and Culture
We foster an inclusive, values led culture and embrace diversity in all forms. Together, our people build a respectful, fair, and flexible workplace and we thrive on creating an environment where your hard work and achievements are recognised.
We have an uncompromising commitment to your physical and mental health and safety. We want you to be with us for the long-term, so providing you with ongoing development opportunities is important to us.
We rely on the diversity of culture and thought to deliver on our goals. To ensure we can do that, we seek talented employees regardless of age, gender, disability, sexual orientation, religion, or cultural background.
At ARTC, we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to making a real difference for Australia’s first peoples and encourage applications from people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent.Come and join us at ARTC and experience belonging.