Rail Test & Commissioning Electrician - 12-Month Contract

Nearheal; Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Parental leave 18 weeks

Free rail pass in Victoria

Discounts on car rental

Income protection insurance

Annual leave loading 17.5%

Job summary

Alstom is seeking a Test Tech to join the Newport Facility on a 12-month fixed-term contract, delivering testing and commissioning for Victoria’s next generation of passenger trains. You will conduct inspections, perform and document static/dynamic validation, and ensure safety and schedules are met across Melbourne’s rail network.

The role requires an electrical licence and strong fault-finding skills, with collaboration across Engineering to resolve issues and maintain commissioning records.

Qualifications

• Hold a Victorian A Grade Electrical Licence.
• Strong understanding of train systems, architecture, and electrical/mechanical sub-systems.
• Ability to interpret and work from test procedures, electrical schematics, and technical documentation.
• Excellent technical troubleshooting, fault-finding, and problem-solving skills.
• Skilled in preparing accurate test reports and maintaining detailed commissioning records.

Responsibilities

• Conduct train inspections and preparation activities upon arrival at the commissioning site.
• Perform routine commissioning and support static and dynamic validation testing in line with approved procedures.
• Complete testing activities and sign off relevant test specifications to meet delivery schedules.
• Troubleshoot, diagnose, and resolve technical issues during commissioning and warranty phases.
• Prepare and issue accurate test reports, including documentation of failures and defects.
• Collaborate with Engineering teams to address quality, reliability, and performance issues.

Skills

Electrical Licence

Train systems

Troubleshooting

Test reports

Tools

Test procedures

Electrical schematics

Job description

Alstom is seeking a Test Tech to join the Newport Facility on a 12-month fixed-term contract, delivering testing and commissioning for Victoria’s next generation of passenger trains. You will conduct inspections, perform and document static/dynamic validation, and ensure safety and schedules are met across Melbourne’s rail network.

The role requires an electrical licence and strong fault-finding skills, with collaboration across Engineering to resolve issues and maintain commissioning records.