Field Service Technicians (Auto Electricians)

Wabtec Corporation is a leading global provider of equipment, systems, digital solutions, and value-added services for freight and transit rail as well as the mining, marine, and industrial markets. Drawing on nearly four centuries of collective experience across Wabtec, GE Transportation, and Faiveley Transport, the company has grown to become One Wabtec, with unmatched digital expertise, technological innovation, and world-class manufacturing and services, enabling the digital-rail-and-transit ecosystems.

We are offering you:

• Permanent full-time position with competitive remuneration
• Rewards & Recognition Program
• Discounted health insurance with Medibank
• Novated Leasing with Custom Fleet
• Lifestyle discounts with Woolworths, Coles, Avis, Quest, Accor Hotels etc
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program

How will you make a difference?

The Field Service Technicians are responsible for facilitating the successful installation, maintenance, and servicing of WABTEC Collision Avoidance System (CAS) technology on light and heavy mining vehicles in various site locations nationally and globally. The role is required to work on full site installations as well as smaller individual equipment installation projects. Tasks vary from mobilisation activities, equipment scoping, installation, commissioning, ongoing maintenance and demobilisation. Often working independently onsite, remote support is provided from our Australian headquarters in NSW.

Where is the position located?

This position is primarily based in our QLD and NSW operations however willing to consider applicants across Australia. 

What will your typical day look like?

• Onsite installation and commissioning of CAS systems
• Act as the site representative / face-to-the-Customer on behalf of Wabtec
• Site management for project installations, including overseeing sub-contractor resources
• Conduct scoping activities prior to installation for customer review and approval
• Drive EHS compliance and continual improvement of safe work practices
• Maintain accurate and timely project / service delivery records
• Prepare site specific documentation for the project
• Training of personnel on the installation and operations of the CAS system
• On-demand customer service and support, including troubleshooting and planned maintenance
• Ongoing site maintenance work as required to ensure high availability of equipment
• Conducting installation quality audits
• Must be willing to travel on short notice domestically and internationally

What do we want to know about you?

Qualification

• Auto Electrical / Electrical Trades qualified
• Min 3 years Industry / Mining experience after gaining trade qualification (preferred)
• Working at Heights (desirable)

Experience

• Mining Industry Site Experience (mandatory)
• Intermediate ability with Microsoft Office (mandatory)
• Heavy Vehicle - Mining Auto Electrical Experience (desirable)
• Site Supervision Experience – Trades (desirable)
• Networking systems (LAN / WAN) basics (desirable)
• Gathering customer inputs and translating to solution requirements
• Managing changing work priorities in a dynamic customer site workplace

We are a 2024 Circle Back Initiative Employer – we commit to respond to every applicant.

Our Commitment to Embrace Diversity:

Wabtec is a global company that invests not just in our products, but also our people by embracing diversity and inclusion. We care about our relationships with our employees and take pride in celebrating the variety of experiences, expertise, and backgrounds that bring us together. At Wabtec, we aspire to create a place where we all belong and where diversity is welcomed and appreciated.

To fulfill that commitment, we rely on a culture of leadership, diversity, and inclusion. We aim to employ the world’s brightest minds to help us create a limitless source of ideas and opportunities. We have created a space where everyone is given the opportunity to contribute based on their individual experiences and perspectives and recognize that these differences and diverse perspectives make us better.

We believe in hiring talented people of varied backgrounds, experiences, and styles… People like you! Wabtec Corporation is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, colour, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or expression. This also includes providing meaningful employment for current and former Australian Defence Force (ADF) personnel, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and refugees or asylum seekers. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.