Electrical Maintenance Lead – Rail Systems & Safety

Metro Trains Sydney; Blacktown; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fitness Passport discounts and access

Corporate discounts on private health

Vehicle Leasing options

Employee Recognition Awards

EAP services

Job summary

Metro Trains Sydney (MTS) is seeking an experienced Maintenance Lead - Electrical to direct preventative and corrective electrical maintenance across our metro network, reporting to the Maintenance Delivery Manager - Electrical.

You will lead a team of technicians, manage external providers, uphold safety and quality, and contribute to planning, budgeting and continuous improvement in a dynamic railway environment.

Qualifications

• Certificate III in Electrical or a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering.
• Current driver’s license required.
• Minimum five years in rail or related industry.
• Safety-focused leader with strong communication and stakeholder engagement.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team of Electrical Technicians.
• Manage maintenance delivery through internal and external resources.
• Monitor contractor performance against safety, quality and contract requirements.
• Support work planning, project delivery, and continuous improvement.
• Drive a strong safety culture and compliance with MTS standards.
• Contribute to budget, resource and workforce planning.
• Implement performance and development plans to build team capability.

Skills

Electrical maintenance

Team leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Safety culture

Education

Certificate III in Electrical

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Metro Trains Sydney (MTS) is seeking an experienced Maintenance Lead - Electrical to direct preventative and corrective electrical maintenance across our metro network, reporting to the Maintenance Delivery Manager - Electrical.

You will lead a team of technicians, manage external providers, uphold safety and quality, and contribute to planning, budgeting and continuous improvement in a dynamic railway environment.