Electrical Modifications Technician

Hyundai Rotem Company; Central Coast Council; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Hyundai Rotem Company (HRC) is currently expanding its Australian operation with a 12-month contract role focused on rolling stock maintenance and fault diagnosis. The position requires electrical trade qualifications, post-apprenticeship experience, and strong communication skills to work with internal and external stakeholders.

The role involves downloading and analysing Train Management System data logs, implementing ECRs, fleet inspections and ensuring compliance with MOS and safety

Qualifications

• Minimum Certificate III qualified in electrical trade (AQF level/assessed).
• Minimum 2 years’ relevant experience post apprenticeship.
• Strong communication skills (oral & written) including ability to establish effective relationships.
• Proficient skills in MS Word, Excel; comfortable with basic IT systems.
• Customer-focused, team oriented, accountable and results driven.

Responsibilities

• Undertake complex maintenance on rolling stock and sub-systems.
• Download, analyse and interpret Train Management System data logs to identify faults.
• Support Engineering Change Requests (ECRs) and fleet inspections.
• Ensure work complies with MOS and safety standards.
• Troubleshoot, fault find and test rolling stock; assist in testing and commissioning.

Skills

Electrical trade

Fault finding

Teamwork

Communication

IT literacy

Education

Certificate III in Electrical Trade (AQF level)

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

Diagnostic tools

Job description

Hyundai Rotem Company (HRC) was founded in 1977 and since that time, has been leading the industry globally by delivering critical national infrastructure in over 50 countries. A leader in the Korean rail industry, HRC has succeded in developing high-speed trains and is now establishing their presence in the Australian market.

Currently, the Australian operation of HRC is working on two major projects:

• The New Intercity Fleet (NIF) Project - a joint venture between HRC, UGL and MEA, this project is delivering a fleet of new intercity trains for operation in the NSW electrified rail network. The fleet comprises of 55 Long Units and 70 Short Units for the Newcastle, Blue Mountains, South Coast and Central Coast Lines; and
• The Queensland Train Manufacturing Program (QTMP) - a project commissioning, designing and constructing a new manufacturing facility in Torbanlea Qld and a new maintenance facility in Ormeau Qld. It includes manufacturing and delivering 65 EMU Train sets (390 cars) by the end of 2031.

Combined local and international design teams and suppliers will work together to ensure the delivery of manufacturing requirements and associated documentation to ensure that train sets locally manufactured in Australia meet the design, compliance, manufacturability, reliability, maintainability and safety specifications for the trains operational life for a minimum of at least 35 years.

HRC prides itself on hiring people committed to excellence and ensuring state of the art train designs that are focussed on safety, accessibility, reliability and comfort for passengers and operational rail staff that meet all of the latest safety specifications and standards.

Role Overview

The role is responsible for undertaking complex modifications, highly skilled repairs and fault-finding activities across rolling stock and associated sub-systems. This includes downloading, analysing and interpreting Train Management System (TMS) data logs to identify and rectify faults, as well as applying technical knowledge and practical experience to diagnose and resolve rolling stock issues. The role also supports the implementation of Engineering Change Requests (ECRs), fleet inspections and associated rework, ensuring all work is completed to the required standards. A key responsibility is to ensure trains comply with Minimum Operating Standards (MOS) and are fit for safe and reliable operation on the network.

This is a contract role, with a fixed employment term of 12 months.

Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities

Works under direction/guidance of the Maintenance Manager & Maintenance/Modifications Team Leader

Ensures that modification and corrective work is performed in accordance with approved procedures and work instructions

Undertake tasks and activities outlined to the extent of their education, training, and competency

Ability to work within a team to support routine and complex maintenance, including fault finding activity as outlined in the Daily Work Plan

Complete documentation, including electronic recording systems, associated with work to the specified standard

Ability to take directions from Team Leader/Maintenance Manager and work within a team, or independently as required

Follow all operating procedures designed to manage risks in the Rolling Stock Maintenance environment

Follow all procedures inherent in routine and corrective maintenance programs on rolling stock.

Troubleshooting, fault finding and systems testing of rolling stock

Testing & commissioning of rolling stock

Key Stakeholders

Internal:

Fleet Operations Manager

Maintenance Manager

Maintenance Planner

Safety Manager

HR Administration Manager

Technical Support Officer/s

External:

UGL Maintenance Personnel

MEA Maintenance Personnel

Service Providers representatives located at the Kangy Angy Maintenance Facility (KAMF)

Technical Support Officer/s

Qualifications,ExperienceandSkillsRequirements

Minimum Certificate III qualified in electrical trade (AQF level/assessed)

Minimum 2 years’ relevant experience post apprenticeship

Working knowledge of Health, Safety and Environment legislation

Strong communication skills (oral & written) including the ability to establish effective working relationships with a variety of people at different levels both internally and externally

Proficient skills in computers: MS Word, Excel, email

Must be customer-focused, team oriented, accountable and results driven.

Technically competent with logical and practical analysis of complex situations

Demonstrated ability to work independently

Capacity to work within a fast-paced environment with multiple and competing demands

Ability and willingness to adapt, quickly learn and use new skills and knowledge brought about by a rapidly changing working environment