Qualified Signal Electrician - Muswellbrook

Qualified Signal Electrician - Muswellbrook

About ARTC

Keeping Australia moving and growing our network for the future brings immense opportunities.

At ARTC (Australian Rail Track Corporation), we are one of the largest rail network owners in Australia. With more than 1,800 employees across 39 locations, we all work towards our common goal to link the nation and keep Australia moving. As the rail industry undergoes significant transformation, we've invested billions of dollars to build, expand and modernise our network to get freight off the road and onto rail, and we're not stopping. That's good for our customers, motorists, the environment, and communities.

About the Division / Team

Our Hunter Valley network primarily services the Hunter Valley coal chain - the world's largest thermal coal export operation - by providing an efficient and reliable rail transportation system between mines and the Port of Newcastle. We manage the movement of around 250 trains per day on our network. Around half of these being coal trains and the other half comprised of passenger services, as well as grain, general intermodal, and other bulk freight trains.

About the Opportunity

Based in Muswellbrook, NSW, working a 9 day fortnight, ARTC is currently seeking applications from Signal Electricians that are looking to become part of our Hunter Valley Asset Maintenance team. Benefits enjoyed by Signal employees at ARTC include permanent full-time employment, relocation assistance, discounted fitness passport, novated vehicle lease options, eligibility to participate in the company bonus scheme and comprehensive training.

This role will see you install, modify, maintain and repair signalling and communication equipment, on the Hunter Valley rail network. We are looking for dynamic individuals that perform well in a team environment that is focused on delivering safety and reliability outcomes for our assets. There are also opportunities for further development and career progression, depending on your aptitude, performance and thirst for growth.

About You

If you think you will enjoy working outdoors in the picturesque Hunter Valley and Mid-Western region of NSW, this opportunity is too good to pass up. There are a variety of different locations throughout this region to call home, all of which are a relatively short commute to the centralised Provisioning Centre in Muswellbrook. If your interests include sport, lifestyle hobby farming, fishing, camping or 4wd'ing, this region has it all.

To ensure success in this position, applicants will be able to demonstrate:

• Full Australian Working Rights
• Strong safety focus with the ability to challenge the status quo
• Certificate IV in Railway Signalling
• ARTC Statement of Competency (Signals) or demonstrated ability to attain as per Signals Competency Assessment (EST-20-03)
• Ability to work independently and strongly contribute to a team environment
• Demonstrated experience in fault finding, maintenance and repairs
• Sound written, oral communication and computer skills
• Willingness to travel within the Hunter Valley, work on-call and undertake overtime as required by ARTC
• Driver's licence Class C

What we offer

You will have access to a variety of benefits working with us, including but not limited to:

• Competitive remuneration
• An uncompromising commitment to a Zero-Harm working environment
• Fully paid on the job training
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Program for all employees and their direct family members
• Numerous financial, lifestyle, health and wellbeing benefits Including salary sacrifice option of novated leasing, discounts and support programs

Our Organisation and Culture

We foster an inclusive, values led culture and embrace diversity in all forms. Together, our people build a respectful, fair, and flexible workplace and we thrive on creating an environment where your hard work and achievements are recognised.

We have an uncompromising commitment to your physical and mental health and safety. We want you to be with us for the long-term, so providing you with ongoing development opportunities is important to us.

We rely on the diversity of culture and thought to deliver on our goals. To ensure we can do that, we seek talented employees regardless of age, gender, disability, sexual orientation, religion, or cultural background.

At ARTC, we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to making a real difference for Australia's first peoples and encourage applications from people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent. Come and join us at ARTC and experience belonging.

Apply Now

If this opportunity sounds like the challenge you have been looking for please apply online today. As part of the application process, you will be required to undergo pre-employment criminal history, reference and medical checks, including drug and alcohol testing. ARTC is a drug and alcohol-free working environment.

For further information relating to the role, please contact - ***********@artc.com.au

ARTC reserve the right to progress applications prior to the closing date.