Asset Scheduler

Progress Rail; Newcastle-Maitland; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training & development

On-site parking

Career progression opportunities

Mentoring programs

Parental leave

Job summary

Progress Rail is seeking an Asset Schedule professional to provide planning and scheduling support for multiple locomotive fleets. Based at a Progress Rail maintenance facility in NSW, you will interface with Operations, Engineering, Supply Chain and Heavy Maintenance workshops across the region.

You will manage locomotive maintenance schedules, depots, and overhaul programs, working with multiple contracts and third-party suppliers, ensuring safe, on-time delivery and data-driven decisions.

Qualifications

• Experience in maintenance of PC-based systems and tools.
• Strong ability to analyze complex problems and develop solutions.
• Collaborate across multi-functional teams to achieve objectives within timelines.
• Proven track record delivering on time and to quality standards.
• Significant ERP and Microsoft systems experience (Excel, PowerPoint, D365).
• Knowledge of quality processes and systems.
• Related discipline preferred, with experience in a similar role.

Responsibilities

• Create and manage multiple locomotive maintenance schedules (LMR).
• Create and manage maintenance plan across multiple depots (LMI).
• Schedule overhaul and MPM programs through Cardiff Heavy workshop.
• Schedule PM and CM work through facilities at Cardiff, Port Kembla, Clyde, Enfield, Parkes, Cootamundra & Werris Creek.
• Manage 3rd party locomotive maintenance suppliers.
• Manage variations across multiple contracts.
• Track fleet wheel wear and wheel lathe bookings.
• Report locomotive performance across contracts.
• High priority work order management and on-time rail safety delivery.
• Engineering fleet-wide repair and mods management.
• Plan vs actual data analysis.
• Manage TRAX and D365 work items.
• Assist with annual major periodic maintenance budgets.

Skills

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Problem solving

Cross-functional collaboration

ERP experience

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

D365 familiarity

Education

Related discipline

Tools

ERP software

Excel

D365

PowerPoint

Job description

About the business

Progress Rail is a wholly owned subsidiary of Caterpillar Inc. and a leading provider of rolling stock, infrastructure and advanced technologies for global rail customers. The company delivers EMD® locomotives and engines, trackwork, signaling, fasteners, and comprehensive locomotive and freight car services, along with aftermarket parts and recycling. Its technology portfolio includes data analytics, automation, connected assets, predictive maintenance and yard optimization tools. With support from Caterpillar and a network of nearly 150 locations worldwide, Progress Rail delivers innovative, reliable solutions to the rail industry. Learn more at progressrail.com

About the role

Join Progress Rail as an Asset Schedule, this position is responsible for providing Planning and Scheduling support for multiple fleets of locomotives. Based at a Progress Rail maintenance facility you will also be involved in supporting facilities and operations within the wider region and state. This role is also responsible for all locomotive assets within Various Customer Fleets and will interface with Multiple Customer Operations Teams, Progress Rail Engineering, Supply Chain, Operations and the Heavy Maintenance workshops as required.

About you

• Experience in the maintenance of PC based systems and tools.
• High level interpersonal and communication skills and a demonstrable ability to successfully analyze complex problems, identify critical issues and develop strategies for delivering solutions.
• Proven ability to collaborate across multi-functional or multi-discipline teams in order to achieve agreed objectives within set time frames.
• Strong results orientation, and a proven track record of delivering on time and to required quality standards.
• Significant ERP and Microsoft systems (Excel, PowerPoint, D365) experience
• Demonstrable knowledge of quality processes and systems
• A related discipline is preferred, with experience within a similar role.
• Critical thinking skills gained from previous (and similar) positions
• Highly Analytical, with data analytics and modelling skills

Responsibilities of the position

• Creating and managing multiple schedules - Locomotive Maintenance Requirements ( LMR )
• Creating and managing the maintenance plan with multiple depots - Locomotive Maintenance Instructions ( LMI )
• Scheduling the overhaul and MPM programs through Cardiff - Heavy workshop
• Scheduling Locomotive PM and CM work through facilities at Cardiff, Port Kembla, Clyde, Enfield, Parkes, Cootamundra & Werris Creek
• Communications and management of 3rd Party Suppliers of Locomotive Maintenance
• Managing variations across several contracts
• Managing the fleet wheel wear, including wheel lathe bookings, wheel changes & bogie overhauls
• Reporting on the performance of locomotives across various contracts
• High priority work order management.
• Rail Safety work completion by due date.
• Engineering Fleet Wide Repair and Mods management.
• Planned Vs Actual data analysis
• Managing work in TRAX and D365
• Assist with preparation and activation of annual major periodic maintenance budgets

What we offer

• A supportive, inclusive and collaborative team culture where everyone is encouraged to contribute and succeed.
• Ongoing training and development opportunities designed to help you grow your skills and progress your career.
• Secure on-site parking to support a comfortable and convenient workday.
• Genuine career development and internal progression opportunities within Progress Rail.
• Access to mentoring programs that support learning, confidence, and long‑term career success.
• 8 weeks' paid parental leave at full pay for the primary carer after 12 months of service, supporting families and work-life balance.

About Our Process

At Progress Rail, we're proud to build a workplace grounded in strong values, collaboration, and opportunity. We're looking for motivated individuals who not only meet the requirements of the role, but who are excited to contribute to our culture and shared success.
As part of our commitment to safety and excellence, the recruitment process will include background checks such as police/criminal history, medical assessments, drug and alcohol testing, and reference checks.
We look forward to learning more about you!

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