Senior Signal Systems Engineer

We currently have a full time permanent opportunity available within our Signal Engineering Commissioning and Reliability team in the role of Senior Signal Systems Engineer.
The role is responsible for developing and implementing maintenance and reliability strategies, creating and managing reliability models (including RCM models), identifying asset reliability and availability improvement opportunities, and improving equipment maintenance regimes.
You will also be carrying out detailed root cause analysis (RCA) of complex, repetitive failures, and identify and implement actions to prevent recurrence and improvements on equipment.
Queensland Rail benefits:

• Permanent full time role with a company that has long history.
• Workplace flexibility options.
• Free Citytrain travel to work and discounted rail travel for yourself and your dependents.
• Potential for salary increases in line with Enterprise Agreements.
• Support for career development if desired and is encouraged.
• Employee Assistance Program covering career and personal support.
• Health and wellbeing programs including Fitness Passport.
• 4 weeks annual leave and annual leave loading for roles under standard Enterprise Agreements.
• Long service leave entitlements on completion of 7 years continuous service.
• Equal opportunity leave, paid parental/partner leave.

Role overview:

• Develop, update and implement key maintenance and reliability strategies and frameworks, ensuring alignment with other corporate frameworks.
• Scope and prioritise opportunities for reliability improvement, implement required actions, and provide regular reports.
• Investigate, develop and submit robust business cases for reliability and maintenance initiatives.
• Provide specialist technical advice and direction to external stakeholders and team members to ensure the optimal reliability and maintainability of the South East Queensland mechanical and electrical signalling equipment.

What you will bring:

• General engineering background as there will be opportunity for upskilling and development within our signalling systems.
• Background performing RCA and RCM for a large operational business would be favourable for this role.
• High level of skill in leading, developing and managing the technical aspects of signalling or similar projects specifically providing engineering solutions.
• Skill and knowledge in developing and implementing standards and procedures for systems and processes.
• Be self-motivated and innovative in progressing responsibilities without direct supervision.
• High level of skill in delivering commercial advantage and outcomes through business improvements, technology development and innovation.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Engineering tertiary degree at the time of application that is issued from an accredited tertiary provider or business accepted equivalent that has been assessed by Engineer Australia.
• Current National Drivers Licence.

For full overview and scope of work please to view the Position Description.
Sounds great, what now?
Please apply to Senior Signal Systems Engineer (6265) via our website by clicking onto the "Apply" button by 11:59pm (GMT+10:00 Brisbane) Sunday 14th January 2024.
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We are inclusive, collaborative, respectful, and value our differences. We are 1TEAM, where everyone belongs.
If you do require an adjustment during the recruitment process, please contact Cynthia Mackenzie via the email below.
Applicants for roles within Queensland Rail will be subject to Alcohol and Other Drugs pre-employment testing if progressed through the recruitment processes. The recruitment and selection process for this position might require shortlisted applicants to undertake psychometric assessment, pre-employment health assessment and background checks that might also include criminal history and credit checks. For roles that have pre-employment qualifications, QR will also be required to do formal qualification verification processes to ensure qualifications align to QR's requirements. Multiple vacancies may also apply to this advertisement.
To learn more about this Queensland Rail career opportunity please contact Cynthia Mackenzie with your specific enquiry via qrcareers@qr.com.au Please do not email your application. We can only accept applications received via our website.