Methods & Optimisation Specialist - Pakenham

Downer; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Zero Harm culture

ASX-listed employer

Job summary

Downer is seeking a Methods & Optimisation Specialist to join our Rail and Transit Systems team at the Pakenham site. The role focuses on developing and standardising maintenance methods across RTS fleets, translating requirements into operator-ready work instructions and ensuring safety, quality and productivity.

You will work with maintenance operations, engineering and planning to trial new tasks, measure performance and drive continuous improvement using CMMS/EAM systems such as SAP, Maximo

Qualifications

• Experience in developing, validating and standardising maintenance methods across fleets or projects.
• Ability to translate maintenance requirements into safe, technician-ready work instructions and standard work.
• Strong analytical skills to monitor KPIs like MTBF, MTTR and schedule compliance.

Responsibilities

• Improve maintenance work plans and schedules.
• Identify opportunities to increase productivity and efficiency.
• Analyse maintenance and asset performance data.
• Develop and standardise maintenance procedures.
• Track and report on KPIs such as schedule compliance, productivity, MTBF, MTTR.

Skills

Maintenance planning

Data analysis

Stakeholder engagement

Advanced Excel

Power BI

Communication skills

Continuous improvement

Rail maintenance experience

Education

Engineering qualification or related technical discipline

Trade qualification

Tools

SAP

Maximo

Ellipse

Job description

We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Methods & Optimisation Specialist to join our Rail and Transit Systems team at our Pakenham site.

We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Methods & Optimisation Specialist to join our Rail and Transit Systems team at our Pakenham site.

The Maintenance Methods & Optimisation Specialist is responsible for the development, validation, standardisation and continuous improvement of rolling stock maintenance methods across RTS fleets and projects.

The role translates maintenance requirements, overhaul procedures, inspection regimes and engineering changes into safe, efficient, technician-ready work instructions, task sequences, tooling requirements and standard work. Working across all functions including maintenance operations, engineering, planning, training, continuous improvement and site leadership, the role ensures new and changed maintenance tasks are trialled, operationally ready, embedded on the shop floor and measured for safety, quality, productivity, compliance and whole-of-life value.

Key Responsibilities:

• Improve maintenance work plans and schedules.
• Identify opportunities to increase productivity and efficiency.
• Analyse maintenance and asset performance data.
• Develop and standardise maintenance procedures.
• Track and report on KPIs such as schedule compliance, productivity, MTBF, and MTTR.
• Support continuous improvement and problem-solving initiatives.
• Work with Operations, Planning, Engineering, and Reliability teams to implement improvements.

Skills / Experience:

• Trade qualification, Engineering qualification, or related technical discipline.
• Experience within rail, transport, heavy industry, manufacturing, mining, defence, or utilities.
• Strong understanding of maintenance planning and maintenance execution.
• Experience analysing maintenance and performance data.
• Familiarity with CMMS/EAM systems such as SAP, Maximo, Ellipse, or similar.
• Ability to create and improve maintenance procedures and work instructions.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel and data analysis skills.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
• Experience in Rail Maintenance.
• Lean, Six Sigma, Reliability Centred Maintenance (RCM), or Continuous Improvement qualifications.
• Knowledge of FRACAS, RAMS, Asset Management, and Reliability Engineering.
• Experience using Power BI or other reporting tools.

What We Offer:

• A workplace focused on Zero Harm; safety is at the core of everything we do
  
• Flexible working arrangements to encourage work/life balance
  
• Work for a leading ASX multi-disciplinary organisation
  

Employment with Downer is subject to a Pre-Employment Medical, and on-going drug and alcohol screening.

Notwithstanding the location of this position, all qualified Australian citizens and permanent residents from all locations are encouraged to apply.

Downer Group is an employer that acknowledges and embraces the importance of our people's diverse experiences, talents, and cultures. As an inclusive employer, we welcome applications from everyone.