Locomotive Maintenance Opportunities

Pacific National; Queensland; Presencial; AUD 90.000 - 120.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Paid parental leave

Novated Leasing

Fitness Passport

Purchase leave program

Access to EAP program through Sonder

Descripción de la vacante

Pacific National in Nebo, QLD is seeking skilled Locomotive Maintainers to join our Locomotive Asset Reliability team. You will carry out maintenance, diagnostics, inspections and repairs on locomotives to ensure they are safe and fit for service.

You’ll work across mechanical, electrical and pneumatic systems, performing scheduled servicing, fault-finding with diagnostic software, and certifying locomotives ready for service.

Formación

• Trade qualification in electrical or mechanical maintenance required.
• Experience with locomotives or heavy industrial equipment.
• Proficient with diagnostic tools and schematics.
• Shift-based industrial environment experience.
• Strong communication and reporting skills.
• CMMS experience desirable.
• Locomotive platform experience highly regarded.
• Commitment to safety and quality.

Responsabilidades

• Perform scheduled servicing, preventative maintenance, running repairs and component changeouts.
• Inspect traction motors, compressors, braking systems, pantographs and major locomotive components.
• Use diagnostic software, schematics and testing equipment to fault‑find and isolate issues.
• Complete functional testing and certify locomotives as ready for service.
• Maintain accurate work orders, defect codes and job history within CMMS.
• Follow WHS, rail safety, isolation and safe‑working procedures at all times.
• Collaborate with operations, planning, engineering and stores to support fleet availability.
• Participate in continuous improvement and knowledge sharing.

Conocimientos

Locomotive maintenance

Diagnostics

Communication skills

Safety mindset

Quality standards

Educación

Trade qualification: Electrical or Mechanical (Cert III or equivalent)

Herramientas

CMMS

Diagnostic software

Descripción del empleo

About the Role

Pacific National is seeking skilled and safety‑focused Locomotive Maintainers to join our Locomotive Asset Reliability team in Nebo QLD. In this essential role, you will carry out maintenance, diagnostics, inspections and repairs on locomotives to ensure they are safe, reliable and fit for service.

You’ll work across mechanical, electrical and pneumatic systems, supporting both planned and reactive maintenance activities in a fast‑paced, safety‑critical environment.

What you’ll be doing

• Perform scheduled servicing, preventative maintenance, running repairs and component changeouts.
• Conduct detailed inspections on traction motors, compressors, braking systems, pantographs and other major locomotive components.
• Use diagnostic software, schematics and testing equipment to fault‑find and isolate issues.
• Complete functional testing and certify locomotives as ready for service.
• Maintain accurate work orders, defect codes and job history within the Pacific National 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.

What you’ll bring

• Trade qualification: Electrical or Mechanical (Cert III or equivalent).
• Experience in locomotive or heavy industrial/mobile equipment maintenance.
• Strong diagnostic capability using laptop tools, schematics and measurement equipment.
• Experience with scheduled exams, running repairs and component replacements.
• Ability to work safely in a shift‑based, industrial environment.
• Effective communication skills for handovers, escalation and reporting.
• CMMS experience desirable;
• Relevant locomotive platform experience highly regarded.
• Strong safety mindset and attention to quality standards.

Why join us?

At Pacific National we value 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
• Novated Leasing
• Fitness Passport
• Purchase leave program
• Access to EAP program through Sonder

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?

Learn more at https://www.pacificnational.com.au/careers

Pacific National acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we work live and rail.