Signal Electrician - Rail

UGL; Blue Mountains City; On-site; AUD 101,000 - 109,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

9 Day Fortnight

Overtime rates

Long-term contract

Training & development

Job summary

UGL Regional Linx is seeking an experienced Signal Electrician - Rail for a permanent role based in Orange, NSW. You will perform maintenance inspections, diagnose and repair signalling faults, and support other teams to deliver works across regional NSW on a 9 day fortnight roster with occasional away-from-home duties.

The role requires a Cert IV Electrical (Rail Signalling), prior signalling experience, and strong fault rectification and drawings interpretation.

Qualifications

• Assessed & hold a Cert IV Electrical (Rail Signalling).
• Previous signalling experience.
• Competent in fault rectification, testing, commissioning & decommissioning of signalling systems.
• Strong ability to interpret/read technical drawings and communicate clearly.
• Time management skills and safety awareness (White card).
• Hold a Class C driver’s licence (HR preferred).
• RIW card preferred.
• Rail maintenance background and technical understanding.
• Intermediate computer literacy.

Responsibilities

• Conduct maintenance inspections and repairs per the Technical Maintenance Plan.
• Identify and repair signal faults and attend failures to diagnose signalling faults.
• Support other business groups to deliver works.
• Work on a 9-day fortnight roster with potential away-from-home duties.
• Ensure safety and compliance across rail signalling systems.

Skills

Cert IV Electrical

Rail Signalling

Fault rectification

Reading drawings

White card

Class C Licence

RIW card

Driver's licence

Rail maintenance

Computer literacy

Education

Cert IV Electrical

Job description

UGL Regional Linx operate and maintain the NSW Country Regional Network (CRN).

UGL Regional Linx are currently looking for an experienced Signal Electrician - Rail seeking a long-term opportunity with a leading Rail Operator. This is a permanent position, based in Orange NSW. Signal Electricians are required to assure the ongoing safety of the rail networks signalling systems. You will be responsible delivery of maintenance activities, these include performing maintenance inspections, identifying and repairing of signalling defects, the diagnosis and repair of signalling faults as well as supporting other business groups deliver their works. This role will be working on a 9 day fortnight roster, with working away from home requirements from time to time.

• 9 Day Fortnight
• Orange NSW 2800
• Industry leading hourly rates, base hourly rates starting at $73.55 and up to $78.81 (pending qualifications and experience) plus opportunities for overtime that incur additional penalty rates
• Opportunities to work across regional NSW, including the Riverina, Central West and North West NSW
• The security of working on a long term project that is contracted through to the first quarter of 2032
• Strong Team culture
• Diverse, challenging and rewarding role

Your Role As a Signal Electrician - Rail

As a Signal Electrician - Rail you will be responsible for conducting maintenance inspections and repairs as per UGLRL’s Technical Maintenance Plan, identifying and repairing signal mechanical faults and attending failures to diagnose and correct signalling faults.

About You

• Signal Electrician Assessed & hold a Cert IV Electrical (Rail Signalling)
• Previous Signalling experience
• Competent in fault rectification, testing, commissioning & decommissioning of Signalling Systems
• Strong ability to interpret/read technical drawingsExcellent Communication skills
• Time Management skills
• White card
• Class C Driver’s licence essential (HR preferred)
• Hold a current RIW card (preferable)
• Rail maintenance background and technical understanding
• Intermediate computer literacy skills

What We Offer

• Diverse opportunities to grow, back yourself and achieve
• Flexible working arrangements including a nine day fortnight
• Ongoing training for career progression
• A competitive remuneration package with employee assistance program for employees and their families, AIA Vitality wellness program and Discounts on private health insurance, vehicles, travel and more

About Us

At UGL, we value diversity – in the backgrounds, ideas, work styles and perspectives of our team. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and strongly encourage people with disability, Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people, mature aged workers and people from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply.

Please note that relevant screening checks will be conducted as part of the recruitment process. These may include a national criminal history check and for you to undergo pre-employment medical assessment including drug and alcohol screen.

Job #270018

Primary Location

Australia-NSW-Blue Mountains & Central West

Work Type

Full-time