Infrastructure Engineer - Electrical And Comms

About Keolis Downer

The G:link is operated and maintained by Keolis Downer Gold Coast (KD). Keolis Downer is Australia’s largest private multi-modal public transport operator. Operating G:link, Yarra Trams, Adelaide Metro Rail and close to 1000 buses in Australia. Keolis Downer is a joint venture between Keolis, one of the world’s largest public transport operators, and Australian services firm, Downer.

Position Purpose

Support and direct the Electrical and communications infrastructure O&M activities as required.

Position Responsibilities

·         Oversee maintenance, operations, and troubleshooting of vital infrastructure systems for KDGC's Light Rail operations, including TPS, OMCS, MSN, AVLS, CCTV, TETRA, PIS, telephony, SCMS, and related technologies.

·         Provide training, mentoring, and technical support to the maintenance team.

·         Manage contracts for subcontracted maintenance, including upgrades and patches.

·         Ensure all maintenance activities are conducted safely, timely, and meet defined standards.

·         Assist in ongoing assessment and analysis of condition monitoring for contractual compliance.

·         Monitor team budget and address discrepancies.

·         Lead or support customer performance reviews.

·         Apply engineering principles for trend investigation and root cause analysis.

·         Produce technical reports as needed.

·         Utilize sound asset management skills to support asset management plans.

·         Lead Operational Technology Change Management.

·         Ensure up-to-date configuration management.

·         Develop, review, and modify work instructions and procedures as directed.

·         Ensure full audit compliance and meet asset availability KPI targets.

·         Represent Engineering Manager at meetings as required.

·         Ability to undertake On Call Manager duties periodically as required;

Competencies Required

·         Essential Qualification: Educated to degree level in Electrical, Electronics, Computer Science, Information Technology or Mechatronics Engineering;

·         Preferred (but not essential) experience in the following industries: Rail, Transportation, Utilities;

·         Preferred to possess qualifications and technical expertise in Traction Power systems, Multi Service (Operational Technology) Networks, Operation and Maintenance Control Systems, and other technologies relevant to integrated infrastructure networks;

·         Proficiency in diagnosis and troubleshooting of complex infrastructure systems;

·         Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work effectively under pressure;

·         Be able to read and understand engineering specifications, schematic drawings and sketches;

·         Ability to assimilate and apply unfamiliar technical information quickly and accurately;

·         Project Management skills; and

·         Minimum two years’ post-graduate experience working in multi-functional technical teams, with the ability to plan and organise workload for self and others;