Technical Specialist - Electrical

Randstad; Town Of Port Hedland; On-site; AUD 160,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

FIFO rosters across WA

Autonomous site work

Global team support

Job summary

Randstad Pty in Pilbara seeks a skilled Electrical Technician to oversee fault-finding, maintenance and commissioning of battery electric locomotives. You will run on-site activities with a small team while coordinating with international groups. A Grade Electrical Licence and rail maintenance background are required; FIFO rosters across WA support work-life balance.

Qualifications

• Experience with electrical systems in rail or locomotives.
• Strong fault finding and diagnostic skills.
• Ability to lead small on-site teams.
• Experience managing operational documentation.

Responsibilities

• Oversee electrical fault finding, diagnostics and repairs on battery electric locomotives.
• Lead locomotive field trials and finish commissioning tasks on site.
• Meet with international teams to review performance and resolve issues.
• Liaise with operations and central engineering teams.
• Manage site technical documents and safety logs.

Skills

Fault finding

Locomotive maintenance

Team leadership

Safety mindset

Independent worker

Documentation management

Education

A Grade Electrical Licence

Tools

Documentation software

Job description

Step into a permanent role trialling brand-new electric locomotive technology in the Pilbara. Offering a top salary package, a balenced roster, and high autonomy, you will be a key player in the next stage of developing locomotives.

Not based in Port Hedland? FIFO rosters are available across Western Australia

Details:

• Earn a competitive salary that reflects your specialist electrical knowledge.
• 7/7 roster working 12-hour days, giving you equal time home to reset and recharge.
• Run site activities independently, with a small team on site and global team support.
• Any time spent for out-of-hours call-outs are returned to you in credit.

Duties:

• Oversee electrical fault finding, diagnostics, and repairs on battery electric locomotives.
• Finalise remaining commissioning tasks and lead ongoing locomotive field trials on site.
• Meet with international teams to review performance and resolve technical issues.
• Liaise with the operational team and the central engineering teams.
• Manage site technical documents, maintain safety logs, and manage schedules.
• Provide out-of-hours breakdown support to minimise operational downtime.

Skills & Experience:

• A valid Australian Grade A Electrical Licence.
• Proven electrical maintenance background in the rail industry.
• Experience specialising in locomotive maintenance and fault finding.
• Demonstrated ability to manage an operational team and coordinate with clients.
• Ability to manage operational documentation, including digital documentation.
• Strong independent work ethic and a safety-first mindset.

Eligibility & Clearances:

Applicants must hold full Australian working rights (Citizen or Permanent Resident) and be able to obtain and maintain a Category 3 Rail Medical.

qualification

• A Grade Electrical Licence

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