Electrical Testing & Commissioning Technician - Rail

Alstom; Ballarat; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free Myki card

Parental leave

Bridging leave (Anzac Day/AustraliaDay

Volunteer leave

Purchased leave

Wellbeing support

Discounts on car rental

Income protection insurance

Annual leave loading 17.5%

Job summary

Alstom in Ballarat seeks a Test Technician for the X’Trapolis 2.0 project. The role involves conducting inspections, commissioning, and detailed testing of electrical components to ensure quality and safety in line with project standards.

You will interpret test procedures and electrical schematics, troubleshoot issues, and produce accurate test reports while collaborating with Engineering teams on performance improvements.

Qualifications

• Hold a Victorian A Grade Electrical Licence.
• Strong understanding of train systems, architecture, and electrical/mechanical sub-systems.
• Experience in train testing or electrical testing in the rail/industrial or similar industry.

Responsibilities

• Conduct train inspections and preparation activities.
• Perform routine commissioning and support static and dynamic validation testing in line with approved procedures.
• Complete testing activities and sign off relevant test specifications to meet delivery schedules.
• Troubleshoot, diagnose, and resolve technical issues during testing.
• Prepare and issue accurate test reports, including documentation of failures and defects.
• Collaborate with Engineering teams to address quality, reliability, and performance issues.

Skills

Train systems knowledge

Electrical schematics

Troubleshooting

Testing experience

Education

Victorian A Grade Electrical Licence

Job description

At Alstom, we understand transport networks and what moves people. From high-speed trains, metros, monorails, and trams, to turnkey systems, services, infrastructure, signalling and digital mobility, we offer our diverse customers the broadest portfolio in the industry. Every day, more than 80,000 colleagues lead the way to greener and smarter mobility worldwide, connecting cities as we reduce carbon and replace cars.

Take on a new challenge and apply your maintenance expertise in a new cutting-edge field. You’ll work alongside motivated and energetic teammates on our pivotal rail project for Victoria, X'Trapolis 2.0.

We are looking for a Test Technician to join our Ballarat team in a permanent position. Our Test Technicians are a close knit team working to execute the necessary tests on our trains. Each role will have accountability for the testing primarily of the electrical components and will operate in accordance with the established procedures and guidelines.

We’ll look to you for:

• Conduct train inspections and preparation activities.
• Perform routine commissioning and support static and dynamic validation testing in line with approved procedures.
• Complete testing activities and sign off relevant test specifications to meet delivery schedules.
• Troubleshoot, diagnose, and resolve technical issues during testing.
• Prepare and issue accurate test reports, including documentation of failures and defects.
• Collaborate with Engineering teams to address quality, reliability, and performance issues.Ensure all commissioning and testing activities are completed safely, efficiently, and in compliance with project requirements.

All about you:

• Hold a Victorian A Grade Electrical Licence.
• Strong understanding of train systems, architecture, and electrical/mechanical sub-systems.
• Ability to interpret and work from test procedures, electrical schematics, and technical documentation.
• Excellent technical troubleshooting, fault-finding, and problem-solving skills.
• Skilled in preparing accurate test reports and maintaining detailed commissioning records.
• Experience in train testing or electrical testing in the rail/automotive/industrial or similar industry.

The Ballarat X’Trapolis 2.0 team is committed to the ongoing development, engagement and satisfaction of our people and will be open to discuss opportunities where not every required skill is met (that is non mandatory) with anyone who has the motivation, willingness to learn and team orientation that is essential to our culture.

Things you’ll enjoy:

• Free Myki card
• 18 weeks parental leave for primary careers & 2 weeks for secondary careers
• Up to 2 extra days of leave (bridging leave) when Anzac Day and Australia Day fall onto a Tuesday or Thursday
• Volunteer leave
• Purchased leave
• Independent and confidential wellbeing support for you and your family
• Discounts on Car Rental, Car Sharing and IT products
• Payroll reduction for Income Protection Insurance / Salary continuance insurance
• Annual leave loading of 17.5%

You don’t need to be a train enthusiast to thrive with us. We guarantee that when you step onto one of our trains with your friends or family, you’ll be proud.

Important to note

As a global business, we’re an equal-opportunity employer that celebrates diversity across the 70+ countries we operate in. We’re committed to creating an inclusive workplace for everyone.

An agile, inclusive and responsible culture is the foundation of our company where diverse people are offered excellent opportunities to grow, learn and advance in their careers. We are committed to encouraging our employees to reach their full potential, while valuing and respecting them as individuals. We are an equal opportunity employer and strongly encourage women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, people with disability and other minority groups to apply.

We recognise that embracing flexibility & inclusivity is the smarter way of working. Please speak with us about your individual needs or if any workplace adjustments are required. If you require any adjustments to the recruitment process please email: [e-mail].

For internal applicants, please ensure you confirm your eligibility to apply with your Supervisor and relevant Human Resources representative prior to submitting an application.

As part of the application process, you will be required to undergo pre-employment reference and medical checks, including drug and alcohol testing.