Rail Overhead Electrification Lead

Multicultural Consulting Services Pty; Sydney; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive remuneration

Parental leave up to 18 weeks

Flexible arrangements

Career development

Inclusive workplace

Job summary

Our client, an established engineering, construction and operations business delivering transport, building, water and other infrastructure works across Australia, is seeking a permanently employed Supervisor to oversee overhead electrification works on a metropolitan rail programme. The role starts in January 2027 and reports to the superintendent.

You will coordinate crews, review overhead-contact-system designs, lead safety and quality controls, develop leading hands and maintain records,

Qualifications

• Rail-traction qualifications and training required.
• Experience supervising direct labour, suppliers and subcontractors.
• Ability to interpret overhead-contact-system drawings and assess constructability.
• Strong safety focus and records/reporting.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate crews and subcontractors and plan short-term construction and production activities.
• Review overhead-contact-system designs and implement constructable, approved solutions.
• Lead safety, environmental and quality risk controls and maintain site diaries and shift reports.
• Develop leading hands and support effective workforce consultation.
• Maintain technical, quality and handover records and monitor subcontract performance.

Skills

Rail overhead-wiring experience

25 kV electrification capability

Supervision experience

Safety reporting

Education

Certificate III ESI Rail Traction

MEL53

Job description

Our client, an established engineering, construction and operations business delivering transport, building, water and other infrastructure works across Australia, is seeking a permanently employed Supervisor to oversee overhead electrification works on a metropolitan rail programme. The role starts in January 2027 and reports to the superintendent.

You will coordinate crews, review overhead-contact-system designs, lead safety and quality controls, develop leading hands and maintain records,