Technical Support Officer/Engineer (Mechanical/Electrical)

Project Overview 

The New Intercity Fleet (NIF) Project is being delivered by Transport for New South Wales (TfNSW) to provide a fleet of new intercity trains for operation on the New South Wales (NSW) electrified rail network. The rail-car fleet will comprise of 55 Long Units and 69 Short Units for the Newcastle, Blue Mountains, South Coast and Central Coast lines.

The NIF high-capacity, double-deck walk-through trains to be delivered by RailConnect NSW will be configured as four, six, eight (2x4) and ten car trains (4+6). The trains will offer passenger comfort and amenities suitable for longer journeys, such as comfortable seating, advanced communications technology and toilets.

RailConnect NSW is a consortium comprising Hyundai Rotem Company (HRC), UGL Rail Services Pty Ltd (UGL) and Mitsubishi Electric Australia Pty Ltd (MEA) 

Job Purpose

• Responsible for providing operational and maintenance technical liaison and support activities for HRC’s contracted NSW fleet of rolling stock coordinated by the Technical Support Management.
• Provide first level fault identification, fault finding and mitigation for the fleet of rolling stock coordinated by the Technical Support Management.
• Download, analyse, interpret and make appropriate action accordingly based on the train system/sub-system data logs. 
• Support the HRC Engineering Teams in investigating System and Component Failures

Key Responsibilities

• Works under direction/guidance of the Technical Support Manager
• Undertakes tasks and activities outlined to the extent of their education, training, and competency
• Provides guidance and direction to all relevant Technicians. (Internal/External)
• Supports Technicians conducting routine and complex maintenance, and complex fault-finding activity
• Completes documentation, including with electronic recording systems, associated with work to the required standard
• Follows all operating procedures designed to manage risks in the Rolling Stock Maintenance environment. 
• All procedures inherent in routine and corrective maintenance programs on rollingstock
• Troubleshooting, fault finding and systems testing of rolling stock

Selection Criteria

Essential

• Relevant Trades Certificate (at Certificate Ill or IV level), or assessed equivalent (typically Mechanical or Electrical-based)
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Proficiency in using information and technology including MS Word, Excel, Power Point, Email
• Demonstrated ability to work in a team and independently
• High level technical knowledge of NIF operating systems
• High level knowledge of NIF operating processes

Desirable

• Experience in rolling stock, operations, corrective, and preventative maintenance

How to Apply

Applications must be submitted online via the ‘Quick Apply’ button. For enquiries about the role, please contact Ronald Bullas by email - *************@hyundai-rotem.co.kr

Applications will be assessed as they are received, and only successful candidates will be contacted.

Successful candidates must have unlimited working rights in Australia and may undergo relevant screening/background checks.

We value diversity and encourage applicants from all backgrounds to contribute their unique perspectives, skills, and experiences to our team. We believe that a diverse and inclusive workplace fosters innovation and success.