Substation Electrician
Mayne, QLD, AU, 4006
About the role
We have an exciting opportunity for a Substation Electrician to join the Network Maintenance team on a fixed term basis until March 2026. The team delivers infrastructure services including construction, maintenance, asset management and development across 700 kilometres of track around South East Queensland, which stretches from Gympie to Varsity Lakes, and from Moreton Bay in the East and inland to Rosewood in the west.
This position sits within the Traction Power Asset Management team, producing high quality maintenance and repair of our Substation and power systems equipment.
As a Substation Electrician you will carry out preventative and corrective maintenance on substation and associated equipment and respond to faults under high pressure situations.
You are required to report on actual work performed against the scheduled work program and report any equipment performance and condition irregularities.
The position location is based at our Sunshine depot although you need to be flexible to work from any location in the SEQ region. There is a rolling roster which includes weekends, nights, rostered standby and call outs (penalty rates apply). You will be required to work up to 28 weekends a year.
For further details please click here to view the Position Description
About you
• Electrical Fitter & Mechanic Licence
• C-Class Driver’s Licence
• High Voltage Experience (desired not essential)
• Excellent communication skills – with ability to establish and develop working relationships with stakeholders
• Strong safety focus
Sounds great, what’s next?
If this position interests you and you feel you have the knowledge and experience, please apply via our website by clicking onto the "Apply" button. Please submit a resume and covering letter outlining your relevant experience by 11:59pm Thursday the 30th of January 2025.
The recruitment and selection process for this position might require shortlisted applicants to undertake Psychometric Assessment, Pre-Employment Health Assessment and background checks that might also include Criminal History and Credit Checks.
External applicants applying for roles within Queensland Rail will be subject to Alcohol and Other Drugs pre-employment testing.
At Queensland Rail we are 1TEAM and our diverse workforce enables us to connect communities every day. We are committed to building inclusive and respectful workplaces for all our people, strengthened by our diversity and encourage applications from First Nations Peoples, all genders, those from culturally diverse backgrounds, LGBTIQ+ community and people with disability, of all ages and backgrounds.
We strive to provide a barrier free and equitable recruitment experience.
If you require an adjustment during the recruitment process, please contact Liam McKeown via the email below.
To learn more about this Queensland Rail career opportunity please contact Louisa with your specific enquiry via email liam.mckeown@qr.com.au Please do not email your application. We can only accept applications received via our website.