Pilbara Rail Track Machine Operator — High-Tech Maintenance

Www.chandlermacleod.com; City Of Karratha; Hybrid; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

FIFO ex Perth

Residential accommodation in Karratha

Job summary

Chandler Macleod is seeking an experienced Electrical or Mechanical Maintainer/Operator for Rio Tinto Rail Operations in the Pilbara. Based out of the 2 Mile Facility, you will safely operate and maintain track resurfacing equipment and support critical maintenance projects across a vast rail network.

Role requires 2+ years operating Plasser track machines, strong fault-finding skills, and a WA electrical or mechanical trade qualification.

Qualifications

• Must hold WA A Grade Electrical Licence or Mechanical Trade Certificate III.
• Certificate II Rail Infrastructure (Resurfacing) is required.
• Minimum 2 years' experience operating Plasser Track Machines.

Responsibilities

• Safely maintain and operate rail resurfacing equipment including Tampers, Regulators and Dynamic Stabilisers.
• Complete preventative maintenance, inspections and fault-finding activities.
• Diagnose and rectify mechanical, electrical and automation-related issues.
• Ensure all work complies with safety, environmental and quality standards.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records and documentation.
• Work collaboratively with operational and maintenance stakeholders.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on reliability and efficiency.
• Assist maintenance and renewal teams in the delivery of resurfacing projects.

Skills

Plasser Track Machines

Electrical fault-finding

Automation diagnostics

Interpreting schematics

Communication skills

Manual C Class Licence

Education

WA A Grade Electrical Licence

Mechanical Trade Certificate III

Certificate II Rail Infrastructure (Resurfacing)

Certificate III Rail Infrastructure (Resurfacing)

Tools

Plasser ALC systems

Plasser SMART ALC

Job description

Chandler Macleod is seeking an experienced Electrical or Mechanical Maintainer/Operator for Rio Tinto Rail Operations in the Pilbara. Based out of the 2 Mile Facility, you will safely operate and maintain track resurfacing equipment and support critical maintenance projects across a vast rail network.

Role requires 2+ years operating Plasser track machines, strong fault-finding skills, and a WA electrical or mechanical trade qualification.