Lead Rail Signalling Tester – FIFO Role

Smartrecruiters, Inc.; Western Australia; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounted health insurance

Novated Leasing

Lifestyle discounts

Employee Assistance Program

Rewards & Recognition Program

Job summary

Wabtec is seeking a Lead Rail Signalling Tester FIFO based in Western Australia. You will lead testing and commissioning of signalling systems, ensuring safety, schedule and budget adherence while coordinating with project teams and clients.

Required 5 years in rail testing, an engineering degree or equivalent, and an IRSE license. The role involves FIFO travel across WA and interstate, with health benefits and employee programs offered.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience as a Functional Tester or Tester in Charge in the Rail Industry.
• Experience in Railway Signalling Testing & Commissioning of projects.
• Strong communication and personnel management skills.
• Willingness to travel regularly.

Responsibilities

• Promote health, safety and environmental standards on site.
• Take responsibility for testing and commissioning of new/altered signalling systems.
• Produce Signalling Test & Commission docs, testing methodology and charts for approval.
• Prepare testing and commissioning plans and associated documentation.
• Manage resources for testing and commissioning activities.
• Identify and action safety, cost, time, quality, procurement issues.
• Coordinate with quality, safety and environmental objectives for improvement.
• Oversee testing of signalling equipment to meet contract specs and safety parameters.
• Allocate project testing resources, internal and subcontracted.
• Liaise with project management and construction to finish site works before testing.
• Report on testing and commissioning activities.

Skills

Rail testing experience

Testing & commissioning

Leadership

Travel readiness

Education

Engineering degree or equivalent

IRSE License

Job description

Wabtec is seeking a Lead Rail Signalling Tester FIFO based in Western Australia. You will lead testing and commissioning of signalling systems, ensuring safety, schedule and budget adherence while coordinating with project teams and clients.

Required 5 years in rail testing, an engineering degree or equivalent, and an IRSE license. The role involves FIFO travel across WA and interstate, with health benefits and employee programs offered.