Electrical Testing & Commissioning Technician - Rail

Alstom; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

36 hour week

Parental leave

Free rail pass

Travel & IT discounts

Income protection insurance

Annual leave loading

Job summary

Alstom is seeking a Test Technician for the X'Trapolis 2.0 Rolling Stock Project in Melbourne, working at the Newport Facility and across the metropolitan rail network. The role involves testing, commissioning, and ensuring trains are delivered safely and on schedule on a 12-month fixed-term contract.

You will carry out inspections, routine commissioning, and generate detailed test reports, while collaborating with Engineering to resolve issues and ensure compliance with project requirements.

Qualifications

• Victorian A Grade Electrical Licence is required.
• Strong understanding of train systems, architectures and subsystems.
• Ability to interpret test procedures, electrical schematics, and technical documentation.
• Excellent troubleshooting, fault-finding and problem-solving skills.
• Experience preparing test reports and maintaining detailed commissioning records.

Responsibilities

• Conduct train inspections and preparation at the commissioning site.
• Perform routine commissioning and support static and dynamic validation testing.
• Complete testing activities and sign off relevant test specifications to meet delivery schedules.
• Troubleshoot, diagnose, and resolve technical issues during commissioning and warranty phases.
• 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.

Skills

Electrical licence

Train systems understanding

Interpret test procedures

Troubleshooting

Test reports & commissioning records

Job description

Electrical Testing & Commissioning Technician - Rail

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, 80,000 colleagues lead the way to greener and smarter mobility worldwide, connecting cities as we reduce carbon and replace cars.

Could you be our next Test Tech on a 12 month Fixed Term Contract at Newport we are looking for?

Join the X'Trapolis 2.0 Rolling Stock Project and play a key role in delivering Victoria's next generation of passenger trains. As a Test Technician, you will be responsible for carrying out testing and commissioning activities at the Newport Facility and across the Melbourne metropolitan rail network, ensuring trains are delivered safely, efficiently, and in line with project schedules.

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, 80,000 colleagues lead the way to greener and smarter mobility worldwide, connecting cities as we reduce carbon and replace cars.

Could you be our next Test Tech on a 12 month Fixed Term Contract at Newport we are looking for?

Join the X'Trapolis 2.0 Rolling Stock Project and play a key role in delivering Victoria's next generation of passenger trains. As a Test Technician, you will be responsible for carrying out testing and commissioning activities at the Newport Facility and across the Melbourne metropolitan rail network, ensuring trains are delivered safely, efficiently, and in line with project schedules.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct train inspections and preparation activities upon arrival at the commissioning site.
• 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 commissioning and warranty phases.
• 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

We value passion and attitude over experience. That's why we don't expect you to have every single skill. Instead, we've listed some that we think will help you succeed and grow in this role:

• 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.

Why Work with us:

At Alstom Transport, we offer you the opportunity to unleash your potential and reinvent yourself. As a future employee, you will have a unique opportunity to drive our organization forward, while continuing to build your career and contribute to the expanding growth of the global railway industry.

• 36 hour work week, Monday - Thursday!
• 18 weeks parental leave for primary carers & 2 weeks for secondary carers
• Free rail pass for travel in Victoria
• Discounts on Car Rental, Car Sharing and IT products
• Payroll reduction for Income Protection Insurance / Salary continuance insurance
• Annual leave loading of 17.5%