Rail Systems Technician — Mechanical & Electrical Expert

Select Aust Sydney; Sydney; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary

Shift allowances where applicable

Career growth

Hands-on training on specialised tools

Job summary

Select Aust Sydney is seeking a hands-on Service Technician in the Sydney area to inspect, disassemble, overhaul, and reassemble rail equipment. You will diagnose mechanical and electrical faults, perform functional testing, calibration, and commissioning using specialised rigs, and document service logs and QA paperwork.

The role emphasizes strict adherence to EHS policies, working in a safety-focused workshop, and opportunities for career progression in a global rail and industrial engineering

Qualifications

• Trade qualification required.
• Experience troubleshooting, repairing or assembling heavy mechanical, pneumatic or electrical equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, schematics and service manuals.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, disassemble, overhaul, and reassemble mechanical, pneumatic, and electrical rail equipment.
• Perform mechanical and electrical fault diagnosis and troubleshooting on client gear.
• Run functional testing, calibration, and commissioning using specialised test rigs and measuring tools.
• Complete accurate service logs, inspection reports, and quality assurance paperwork for every job.
• Follow strict EHS policies, safe work procedures and maintain workshop 5S standards.

Skills

Mechanical knowledge

Electrical troubleshooting

Technical drawing reading

Safety-conscious

Valid Driver's License

Education

Trade qualification (Mechanical Fitter / Electrician / Electro-Mechanical / Diesel Mechanic)

Job description

Select Aust Sydney is seeking a hands-on Service Technician in the Sydney area to inspect, disassemble, overhaul, and reassemble rail equipment. You will diagnose mechanical and electrical faults, perform functional testing, calibration, and commissioning using specialised rigs, and document service logs and QA paperwork.

The role emphasizes strict adherence to EHS policies, working in a safety-focused workshop, and opportunities for career progression in a global rail and industrial engineering