AddressDowner Rail and Transit Systems (RTS) is looking for an Engineering Manager to join our high performing team based at the Auburn Maintenance Centre (AMC) in Sydney NSW.
Downer's RTS business is responsible for the through-life-support of Sydney Train's Millennium passenger fleet at AMC. The Millennium passenger fleet was designed and built by Downer, entering revenue service in 2002. The fleet is currently undergoing mid-life overhaul.
Downer is seeking to significantly improve the Millennium fleet's operational reliability, and this is a great opportunity to be part of the team to drive the achievement of this goal.
About the role:
Downer RTS is looking for a driven Engineering Manager who will operate within a matrix structure and manage the engineering and assurance aspects of the NSW Millennium passenger fleet and will be the nominated contact point to internal and external customers.
This role will also see you manage and lead as required cross-functional design engineering teams to maintain safe, compliant and reliable Millennium passenger fleet while maximising performance and profitability, ensuring contractual obligations relative to future demands are achieved.
You will also provide engineering leadership in evaluating technical solutions, project activities and overhaul processes including developing and maintaining engineering procedures and test instructions in line with Downers internal assurance framework.
This role will also work closely and collaboratively with the Engineering Manager - Waratah/SGT Fleets and Technical Fleet Manager - AMC where support is required from their respective teams to achieve desired outcomes and support resourcing needs.
About you:
- Bachelor's degree in an Engineering discipline.
- Minimum 10 years' and ideally 15 years' experience in managing the performance of heavy rail passenger fleets
- Experience managing cross-functional technical teams in design, build and/or maintenance in rail.
- Excellent leadership and team building skills with excellent communication and presentation skills.
- High level analytical and problem-solving skills, including root cause analysis and cost benefit analysis.
- Sound management of technical risks with ability to effectively prioritise and deliver results.
- Ability to manage, optimise and realise benefits from asset upgrade projects
- Expert knowledge and understanding of rolling stock electrical and mechanical systems. (mentoring, developing - guidance)
- Knowledge of relevant Australian and international rolling stock standards, and engineering processes, including failure-reporting, investigations, and engineering change.
- Knowledge of asset management, maintenance optimisation and Reliability Centred Maintenance (RCM)
- Knowledge of overhauls and mid-life upgrade of rollingstock.
- Ability to work in accordance with Downer's values and demonstrate commitment, active involvement and leadership regarding zero harm and the safety of all clients, people and financial accountabilities.
What we offer:
- An opportunity to be part of a rewarding project that will reinvigorate the manufacturing industry and provide jobs to NSW.
- An opportunity to work for a major ASX listed company.
- The ability to build your professional career in a multi-disciplined business environment.
For further information please email **************@downergroup.com
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Notwithstanding the location of this position, all qualified Australian citizens and permanent residents from all locations are encouraged to apply.
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