AddressAre you ready to amplify your career as a Signal Engineer? If you have minimum 1-2 years of experience/knowledge within signalling systems and enjoy deep diving into Root Cause Analysis (RCA) to support field-based maintenance teams, then Queensland Rail has your next career move available.
Join our Signalling Reliability Engineering team, this is a permanent full time role.
A typical day may include a mix of:
- Performing assignments in the office or the field in Signal Engineering work.
- Investigate signalling system anomalies, use of diagnostic systems, system logs and circuits.
- Conduct validation checking of safety critical signalling designs under guidance.
- Carry out testing and commissioning of signalling installation works.
- Collaborate and support technical and field based teams on project deliverables.
The main focus for this role will be on technical support of our existing rail signalling systems across our rail network.
Whilst ETCS is on our horizon, this role won't be at this stage supporting ETCS nor be responsible for telecommunications/networking systems.
About you:
You're a driven Signal Engineer with minimum 1-2 years of signalling experience and eager to make your mark in the industry. Your passion for signalling technology is matched by your knack for RCA, and you thrive in collaborative environments where you can shine and feel supported. You're not just looking for a job – you're ready to join a dynamic team where you can grow professionally.
- Have strong understanding of signalling systems.
- Strong problem-solving skills and imitative, willingness to tackle complex issues and deep dive into reliability solutions.
Position Description
Other important information:
- Office is located within the inner Brisbane CBD suburb of Bowen Hills.
- Our standard working hours are 38 hour per work week Monday to Friday, however there may be requirement for some pre-planned/ad-hoc weekend work or outside hours work to support commissioning works. Compensation for approved outside hours work will apply.
Candidates at the time of application will be able to demonstrate that they currently hold the below professional qualifications and meet the employment eligibility requirements:
- Professional Bachelor of Engineering Electrical/Electronic qualification which is recognised under the Washington Accord or demonstrated by ‘an entry to practice competently’ having been awarded to you by Engineers Australia and accepted by Queensland Rail.
Due to the timeline of the requirements for this role, we will only be able to accept candidates with unrestricted eligibility to the be employed within Australia.
Why Queensland Rail?
We are a large operational rail transport business spanning across Queensland. Safety, our people and the community comes first, always. We have one of the largest in house Engineering business functions across various engineering disciplines, often our teams will work together to deliver exciting and challenging projects and support our existing infrastructure, offering a unique opportunity to be exposed to a broad range of engineering systems.
We offer opportunities to grow and make a difference in your career.
- Permanent full time role with a company with over 150 years of history.
- Support for career and continued professional development.
- Ongoing mentorship and further training.
- Flexible work options.
- Free Citytrain travel to work and discounted rail travel for yourself and your dependents.
- Commencement annual base salary $122,000 plus generous company Superannuation contribution.
- Employee Assistance Program covering career and personal professional support services.
- Health and wellbeing programs including Fitness Passport.
- Four weeks annual leave and annual leave loading for roles under a standard QR Enterprise Agreement.
- Long service leave entitlements on completion of 7 years continuous service.
- Equal opportunity leave, paid parental/partner leave.
Sounds great, what next?
Please apply to Signal Engineer (7673) via our website by clicking onto the "Apply" button by 11:59pm (GMT+10:00 Brisbane) Thursday 23rd May 2024.
Supporting a Diverse Workforce
Queensland Rail is committed to a diverse workforce that is reflective of the customers and communities we serve.
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 phone number or 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 cynthia.mackenzie@qr.com.au Please do not email your application. We can only accept applications received via our website.
