Locomotive Maintainer

Pacific National; Newcastle; Hybrid; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid parental leave

Discounted travel and insurance

Novated leasing

Fitness passport

Inclusive culture

Job summary

Pacific National is seeking a skilled Electrician to join the Asset Reliability team in Newcastle, working on diesel-electric locomotives in a safety-critical environment.

You will perform maintenance, inspections and repairs, diagnose using laptop tools and schematics, and ensure locomotives are safe and ready for service. A trade qualification and CMMS experience are preferred, with strong safety and collaboration skills.

Qualifications

• Trade qualification: Electrician (Cert III or equivalent).
• Experience in locomotive or heavy industrial maintenance.
• Strong diagnostic capability using laptop tools and schematics.
• Ability to work safely in a shift-based, industrial environment.
• CMMS experience desirable; locomotive platform experience (C44 / FDL, 710) highly regarded.

Responsibilities

• Perform scheduled servicing, preventative maintenance, running repairs and component change-outs.
• Conduct detailed inspections on traction motors, compressors, braking systems and other major locomotive components.
• Use OEM diagnostic software, schematics and testing equipment to fault-find and isolate issues.
• Complete function testing and certify locomotives as ready for service.
• Maintain accurate work orders, defect codes and job history within the CMMS.
• Follow all WHS, rail safety, isolation and safe‑working procedures at all times.
• Work collaboratively with operations, planning, engineering and stores to support fleet availability.
• Participate in continuous improvement activities and contribute to technical knowledge sharing.

Skills

Diagnostic capability

Strong safety mindset

Communication skills

CMMS experience

Locomotive platform experience

Education

Trade qualification: Electrician (Cert III or equivalent)

Tools

Laptop diagnostic tools

Schematics knowledge

Job description

• Work hands-on with complex diesel-electric locomotive systems
• Join a supportive, skilled maintenance team with strong development pathways
• Play a critical role ensuring safe, reliable and compliant rail operations

About the Role

Pacific National isseekingskilled and safety‑focusedLocomotive Maintainer - Electricianto join our Asset Reliability team in Newcastle. In this essential role, you will carry out maintenance, diagnostics,inspectionsand repairs on diesel-electric locomotives to ensure they are safe,reliableand fit for service.

You’llwork acrosselectrical systems, supporting both planned and reactive maintenance activities in a fast-paced, safety-critical environment.

Whatyou’llbe doing

• Perform scheduled servicing, preventative maintenance, running repairs and componentchange-outs.
• Conduct detailed inspections on traction motors, compressors, brakingsystemsand other major locomotive components.
• Use OEM diagnostic software, schematics and testing equipment to fault-find and isolate issues.
• Complete function testing and certify locomotives as ready for service.
• Maintainaccuratework orders, defectcodesand job history within the CMMS.
• Follow all WHS, rail safety,isolationandsafe‑working procedures at all times.
• Work collaboratively with operations, planning,engineeringand stores to support fleet availability.
• Participate in continuous improvement activities and contribute to technical knowledge sharing.

Whatyou’llbring

• Trade qualification: Electrician (Cert III or equivalent).
• Experience in locomotive or heavy industrial/mobile equipment maintenance.
• Strong diagnostic capability using laptop tools,schematicsand measurement equipment.
• Experience with scheduled exams, running repairs andcomponentreplacements.
• Ability to work safely in a shift-based, industrial environment.
• Effective communication skills for handovers,escalationand reporting.
• CMMS experience desirable; locomotive platform experience (C44 / FDL, 710) highly regarded.
• Strong safety mindset and attention to quality standards.

Why join us?

At Pacific National we value diversity, inclusion, and the contribution of each team member. Our values underpin our commitment to create an inclusive culture where everyone is accepted.

Some of the benefits we offer are:

Paid parental leave

• Discounted travel and insurance
• Novated Leasing
• Fitness Passport
• Inclusive, values-driven culture

We live by our Values: Make it Simple, Share More, Kindness, Gratitude, Curiosity, and Own It – helping us build strong connections and do our best work every day.

Ready to deliver what matters?