Rail Operations Tech Specialist & Driver Trainer

Aurizon; Western Australia; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Development opportunities

Mentoring programs

Discounts on health insurance, travel,

Parental leave program

Super booster

Job summary

Aurizon is seeking a Technical Specialist in Perth to leverage your Locomotive Driver experience and Training & Assessing qualifications to develop endorsed standards and procedures for train operations and handling.

You will lead driving method improvements, deliver safe tuition, upskill drivers, and use simulation/data to support governance and reporting while aligning with rail industry best practices.

Qualifications

• Qualified Locomotive Driver (mandatory) with WA driving experience.
• Cert IV qualification Training and Assessing or Equivalent (mandatory).
• Experience operating terminal plant and equipment would be highly regarded.
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills promoting teamwork and continuous learning.
• Sound investigation, analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Extensive knowledge of safety management systems, safeworking, isolation and lockout standards.
• Solid knowledge of statutory regulations, Industrial Relations and policy provisions relating to train operations.

Responsibilities

• Identify, develop and implement driving methodologies and process improvements for efficiency.
• Deliver safe train handling tuition to mitigate safety breaches.
• Develop and implement yard operation standards for safe, efficient services.
• Upskill Train Drivers to identify and resolve issues.
• Utilise simulation and train data analysis tools to support governance and reporting.
• Align with best practice operational methodologies in rail progression.
• Undertake reviews, investigations and report comprehensively on activities or incidents.
• Maintain high competence in train and yard operations and pursue continual self-development.

Skills

Leadership

Investigation & analysis

Oral & written communication

Safety management knowledge

Education

Locomotive Driver qualification

Cert IV Training & Assessing or equivalent

Tools

Terminal plant & equipment operation

Job description

Aurizon is seeking a Technical Specialist in Perth to leverage your Locomotive Driver experience and Training & Assessing qualifications to develop endorsed standards and procedures for train operations and handling.

You will lead driving method improvements, deliver safe tuition, upskill drivers, and use simulation/data to support governance and reporting while aligning with rail industry best practices.