Testing & Commissioning Electrician - Rail

Alstom; Melbourne; In loco; AUD 70.000 - 90.000; Tempo pieno

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Free rail pass for travel in Victoria

Annual leave loading 17.5%

Payroll reduction for Insurance

Discounts on Car Rental, Car Sharing &

Work with global mobility experts

Descrizione del lavoro

Alstom Transport is seeking a Test Technician for a 12-month fixed-term contract at Newport, Melbourne, to support the X’Trapolis 2.0 project. You will conduct testing and commissioning across the Newport Facility and the Melbourne rail network, ensuring timely and safe delivery of trains.

Ideal candidates will hold a Victorian A Grade Electrical Licence, understand train systems, and demonstrate strong troubleshooting and reporting skills.

Competenze

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

Mansioni

• Conduct train inspections and preparation activities 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.
• Ensure all commissioning and testing activities are completed safely, efficiently, and in compliance with project requirements.

Conoscenze

A Grade Electrical Licence

Troubleshooting

Reading test procedures

Strumenti

Test equipment

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Company: Alstom

At Alstom, we understand transport networks and what moves people. From high-speed trains, metros, monorails, and trams, to turnkey systems, services, infrastructure, signalling and digital mobility, we offer our diverse customers the broadest portfolio in the industry. Every day, more than 80, 000 colleagues lead the way to greener and smarter mobility worldwide, connecting cities as we reduce carbon and replace cars.

Could you be our next Test Tech on a 12 month Fixed Term Contract at Newport we are looking for?

Join the X’Trapolis 2.0 Rolling Stock Project and play a key role in delivering Victoria’s next generation of passenger trains. As a Test Technician, you will be responsible for carrying out testing and commissioning activities at the Newport Facility and across the Melbourne metropolitan rail network, ensuring trains are delivered safely, efficiently, and in line with project schedules.

Key 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.Ensure all commissioning and testing activities are completed safely, efficiently, and in compliance with project requirements.

All about you

We value passion and attitude over experience. That's why we don't expect you to have every single skill. Instead, we've listed some that we think will help you succeed and grow in this role:

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.

Why Work with us:

At Alstom Transport, we offer you the opportunity to unleash your potential and reinvent yourself. As a future employee, you will have a unique opportunity to drive our organization forward, while continuing to build your career and contribute to the expanding growth of the global railway industry.

• 18 weeks parental leave for primary carers & 2 weeks for secondary carers
• Free rail pass for travel in Victoria
• Discounts on Car Rental, Car Sharing and IT products
• Payroll reduction for Income Protection Insurance / Salary continuance insurance
• Annual leave loading of 17.5%

We are an agile, inclusive and responsible culture is the foundation of our company where diverse people are offered excellent opportunities to grow, learn and advance in their careers.

This has been recognised and proudly endorsed by Work 180 as an organisation who values the benefits and support offered to women in the workplace.

We are committed to encouraging our employees to reach their full potential, while valuing and respecting them as individuals. We are an equal opportunity employer and strongly encourage women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, people with disability and other minority groups to apply.

We recognise that embracing flexibility & inclusivity is the smarter way of working. Please speak with us about your individual needs or if any workplace adjustments are required. If you require any adjustments to the recruitment process please email: [e-mail]

For internal applicants, please ensure you confirm your eligibility to apply with your Supervisor and relevant Human Resources representative prior to submitting an application.

As part of the application process, you will be required to undergo a range of compliance and pre-employment, reference and medical checks, including drug and alcohol testing and will be provided guidance during the recruitment process. If you at any time, have any questions or queries, please speak with your relevant Talent Acquisition Partner.