HVAC/Refrigeration Technician

Select Aust Sydney; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Select Aust Sydney in Brisbane seeks a skilled HVAC tradesperson to join our Eagle Farm workshop. You will assemble, overhaul, repair and test high-capacity HVAC systems for locomotives and passenger trains in a collaborative team environment.

Role involves repairs, preventative maintenance, and adherence to Health & Safety and LEAN principles on the shop floor. Trade qualification and rail-specific checks are required prior to start.

Qualifications

• Trade qualification required: Cert III in Air Conditioning & Refrigeration / HVAC Trade.
• ARCtick Refrigerant Handling Licence required.
• Rail CAT3 Medical, Drug & Alcohol, and police check prior to commencement.

Responsibilities

• Assemble, overhaul, repair and test high-capacity HVAC systems for trains.
• Perform repairs, overhauls and preventative maintenance on locomotive and passenger HVAC units.
• Champion health, safety and 5S/LEAN practices on the shop floor.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Verbal communication

Attention to detail

Driver's license

Education

Cert III in Air Conditioning & Refrigeration/HVAC Trade

Tools

ARCtick Refrigerant Handling Licence

Rail CAT3 Medical

Drug & Alcohol & Police checks

Job description

Job Type: Temporary position | Full time position

Job Description

Break into the Rail Industry - No Prior Rail Experience Required! Looking to transfer your refrigeration and air conditioning trade skills into a high-growth, specialized industry? This is your opportunity to step into the rail sector with a global leader in transit equipment.

Based at our modern workshop facility in Eagle Farm , you'll work on high-capacity HVAC systems fitted to passenger trains and locomotives. Enjoy steady workshop hours, clean working conditions, and the stability of the transport sector without the hassle of residential call-outs.

Your Day-to-Day Looks Like:

Working alongside a collaborative workshop team, you will assemble, overhaul, repair, and test specialised HVAC systems:

Execute repairs, overhauls, and preventative maintenance on heavy-duty locomotive and passenger rollingstock HVAC units. Assemble and test HVAC systems according to work instructions, manuals, and rigorous quality standards. Champion health, safety, and 5S/LEAN continuous improvement practices across the shop floor.

What We're Looking For:

• Essential Requirements: Trade Qualification: Cert III in Air Conditioning & Refrigeration / HVAC Trade. ARCtick Refrigerant Handling Licence.
• Valid Drivers licence Strong troubleshooting ability, attention to detail and excellent verbal communication. Ability to complete a Rail CAT3 Medical , Drug & Alcohol and police check prior to commencement.
• Desirable: Prior experience with rollingstock, heavy machinery, or transit HVAC systems. Familiarity with LEAN manufacturing methodologies.
• High-risk or safety tickets (Forklift, EWP, Work Safely at Heights, First Aid, RIW/SARC). Ready to Elevate Your Trade Career?