AddressClosing Date: 14/06/2024
Job Type: Permanent - Full Time
Location: Perth Airport
Job Category: Logistics, Supply & Transport
Arc Infrastructure manages and develops transport infrastructure assets that support growth and create jobs in WA. Rail is at the heart of our business, and the 5,500km rail network is the backbone of freight transport in Western Australia from the diverse Midwest across to the fascinating Goldfields and Yilgarn regions through to the stunning South West and Great Southern. We’re committed to working with industry, our customers, partners and communities to find new opportunities that will support and strengthen our rail network for the benefit of WA.
The Opportunity
We are currently looking for a Structures Inspector to join our team on a permanent basis based at our Perth Airport head office with regular travel required (approximately 100 days of travel per year away from home). The Structures Inspector undertakes inspections of railway structures (Bridges, Culverts and Sign Gantries) and reports on the condition of our infrastructure. The role reports to Senior Structures Engineer and may lead to an interesting career path focusing on the rail infrastructure incorporating many aspects of civil and structures engineering pertaining to the management of a 5000km rail network.
The Role
In this role you will be responsible for:
- Undertaking inspections of railway structures (e.g. bridges and culverts et al) and reports in accordance with the Railway Code of Practice, and as directed by the Senior Structures Engineer.
- Documenting structures inspection reports accurately and concisely using Arc’s systems.
- Recommending suitable maintenance actions and priority items based on inspections and document recommendations in inspection reports.
- Liaising with Regional Engineers and Structures supervisors for required repairs in accordance with the Railway Code of Practice.
- Operating 4WD vehicle to travel across our regions and rail access roads to complete inspections.
- Carrying out quality related inspections for construction and maintenance activities related to the structures.
- Providing assistance to Senior Structures Engineer to develop work programmes for capital and operational works.
About You
To be successful in this role we would like you to have
- Cert III as minimum (Civil Construction), Cert III in Railway Infrastructure or other trades in Carpentry, fabrication.
- Minimum 3-5 years of experience in inspecting road or rail infrastructure in transport, mining, or heavy industries.
- Personnel with construction background in above industry with suitable trade qualification are encouraged to apply.
- Use of specialised inspection software and basic proficiency in Word and Excel is required.
- Experience in operation of 4WD vehicle and other small plant is preferable.
- Arc Infrastructure protection officer qualification is must for this role and candidates should be able to obtain to be successful in this role.
- Current WA Driver’s Licence - Manual
- WA Construction Safety Awareness Card (or ability to attain)
- Working at Heights Permit (or ability to attain)
- Confined Spaces (or ability to attain)
Working at Arc Infrastructure
Working with us means working in a team environment where each person and team is valued for the diverse skills, ideas and experiences they bring. We promote a work environment that is characterised by personal accountability, mutual trust and respect and a genuine interest in employees. We understand our employees are the key to our success and as a team, our focus is to ensure they feel safe, valued and fulfilled in the work that they do. We provide a range of employee benefits including:
- flexible working arrangements
- professional development opportunities
- competitive remuneration based on skills and experience
- purchased additional annual leave
- health and wellbeing initiatives including
- $299 annual subsidy
- flu shots
- skin cancer checks
- paid parental leave
- staff discounts and rewards program
- novated leasing
- and many more!
To learn more about Arc Infrastructure visit www.arcinfra.com/Careers
How to apply
General queries can be directed to ***********@arcinfra.com. Please note we are unable to accept emailed applications.
Arc Infrastructure is committed to achieving a diverse and engaged workforce. We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage applications from female and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island candidates.
Applications close on 14 June 2024
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