About the role
We are currently seeking Protection Officers for Rail Operations in Perth, Western Australia. This role offers great career prospects with a privately-owned tier 1 constructor and international engineering enterprise.
Key responsibilities
1. Be able to work proactively and autonomously to ensure that all rail network safety standards and policies are met.
2. Instructing workers about safe places, protection arrangements, safety measures.
3. Maintain all safe working systems and ensure network rules and procedures are correctly executed for safe operations of work within the rail corridor.
4. Communication with signallers about protection arrangements.
About you
5. Previous experience in a similar role.
6. PTA qualifications required.
7. ARC Infrastructure qualifications desired.
8. Sound knowledge of track side safety standards.
9. Knowledge of operational procedures including train notices and isolation protection procedures.
10. Strong interpersonal, communication and people management skills.
11. Hold a valid Construction Induction (White Card) & Rail Industry Worker (RIW) Card.
12. Valid Drivers Licence Class ‘C’ or ‘HR’.
Benefits
We work hard to create an environment that brings out the best in our people. We believe in building careers through providing a safe, connected and innovative culture that supports ongoing growth and development. We offer industry-leading benefits such as specialised learning and development programs, a mental health and wellbeing program, industry leading paid parental leave policy, an additional purchased leave option and coaching programs for staff on parental leave.
Diversity & Inclusion
We are committed to building a workforce that reflects the diverse society in which we live and work. Laing O’Rourke is proud to hold the Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA) Citation - Employer of Choice for Gender Equality.
Applications from recruitment agencies will not be considered.