Track Protection Officer

SmartRecruiters, Inc.; Perth; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training commensurate with experience

Rewards & Recognition Program

Discounted health insurance with Medib

Novated Leasing options

Lifestyle discounts with Woolworths, C

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Wabtec’s Safe Working team in the Pilbara region is seeking personnel to support rail technology construction, commissioning and maintenance while upholding the highest rail safety and operational standards.

The role is FIFO with even-time rosters (2 weeks on / 2 weeks off) and requires current TOA, BHP Rail competency, and a valid Australian driver’s licence. Strong leadership and communication are essential for project delivery.

Qualifications

• Current TOA qualification on the BHP Rail Network.
• Minimum 2 years’ experience operating as a TOA.
• Current BHP rail competency (or recently held and able to be revalidated).
• Ability to obtain or hold a current Category 1 Rail Medical.
• Current Australian Driver’sLicence.
• Strong understanding of BHP Rail Network rules and procedures.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.
• Demonstrated commitment to safety and compliance.
• Ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary project teams.
• Previous experience supporting rail technology,signalling or commissioning projects.
• Certificate IV Training & Assessment.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate safe access to the rail corridor for construction,commissioning and maintenance activities.
• Ensure all rail safety standards, network rules and operational procedures are adhered to at all times.
• Liaise with construction managers, supervisors, testing teams and client representatives to support project delivery outcomes.
• Monitor and maintain compliance with client Rail Network requirements and safe working systems.
• Support rail technology,signalling and commissioning activities within operational rail environments.
• Identify and report safety hazards,risks and incidents in accordance with company and client procedures.
• Promote a strong safety-first culture across all project activities.
• Work collaboratively within multidisciplinary project teams to ensure efficient and safe execution of works.
• Participate in site safety meetings, pre-starts and operational briefings as required.

Skills

TOA qualification

BHP Rail Network knowledge

Australian Driver’s Licence

Safety and compliance

Leadership

Communication skills

Team coordination

Education

Certificate IV Training & Assessment

Job description

• Job Family: Installation, Testing and Commissioning

Job Description

What are weofferingyou?

Trainingcommensuratewith experience

Rewards & Recognition Program

Discounted health insurance with Medibank

Novated Leasing options

Lifestyle discounts with Woolworths, Coles, Avis, JBHifiand 500+ other retailers

Access to our Employee Assistance Program

Who will you be working with?

Wabtec’s Digital Intelligence Signaling & Systems team is a recognized industry leader in the successful delivery of complex integrated system projects. These projects involve signaling, train control, communications, and back-office solutions with a strong focus on project execution, schedule adherence, and customer satisfaction

How will you make a difference?

As a member of the Safe Working team, the roleis responsible forsupporting rail technology construction, commissioning and maintenance activities across the Rail Network while ensuring the highest standards of rail safety and operational compliance.

The position works closely with construction managers, supervisors, testingteamsand client representatives to safely coordinate access to the rail corridor andfacilitatecritical project worksin accordance withclient rail standards and procedures.

Where is thepositionlocated?

Pilbara Region – FIFOEven time roster (2 weeks on / 2 weeks off)

What will your typical day look like?

Coordinate safe access to the rail corridor for construction,commissioningand maintenance activities.

Ensureall rail safety standards, network rules and operational procedures areadhered to at all times.

Liaise with construction managers, supervisors, testingteamsand client representatives to support project delivery outcomes.

Monitor andmaintaincompliance with client Rail Network requirements and safe working systems.

Support rail technology,signallingand commissioning activities within operational rail environments.

Identifyand report safety hazards,risksand incidentsin accordance withcompany and client procedures.

Promote a strong safety-first culture across all project activities.

Work collaboratively within multidisciplinary project teams to ensure efficient and safe execution of works

Participatein site safety meetings, pre-starts and operational briefings asrequired

What do we want to know about you?

Current TOA qualification on the BHP Rail Network.

Minimum 2 years’ experienceoperatingas a TOA.

Current BHP rail competency (or recently held and able to be revalidated).

Ability to obtain or holda currentCategory 1 Rail Medical.

Current Australian Driver’sLicence.

Strong understanding of BHP Rail Network rules and procedures.

Excellent communication and leadership skills.

Demonstrated commitment to safety and compliance.

Ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary project teams.

Highly Regarded

Previousexperience supporting rail technology,signallingor commissioning projects.

Certificate IV Training & Assessment.

We thank all applicants for their interest; each application will receive a response.

We do not accept unsolicited contact from recruitment agencies.

Successful candidates will be requiredto complete background and criminal history check.

Additional Information

What could you accomplish in a place that puts People First?

At Wabtec, it’s not just about a job - it’s about the impact you make. When our people come together, we’re Expanding the Possible by continuously improving what we do and how we do it - for our clients and each other.

If you’re ready to revolutionize how the world moves for future generations, Wabtec is the place for you.

Who are we?

Wabtec is a leading global provider of equipment, systems, digital solutions, and value-added services for the freight and transit rail sectors. Drawing on more than 150 years of experience, we are leading the way in safety, efficiency, reliability, innovation, and productivity. Whether it’s freight, transit, ports, logistics, mining, industrial, or marine, our expertise, technologies, and people together – are accelerating the future of transportation. With roots that date back to George Westinghouse, Thomas Edison, and Louis Faiveley, Wabtec has always built technologies and implemented solutions for a variety of sectors that are critical to meeting the needs of customers and governments alike.

Our global team of about 30,000 employees worldwide delivers performance that moves the world forward. We’re lifelong learners, obsessed with better. Learn more at www.WabtecCorp.com.

Culture powers us and the possibilities.

We believe the best ideas come from a mix of experiences and backgrounds. At Wabtec, we strive every day to create a place where everyone belongs. We’re building a culture where leadership, inclusion and your unique perspective fuel progress.

We’re proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome talent of all backgrounds, experiences, and identities, including race, gender, age, disability, veteran status and more.

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