Track Engineer

Posted: 17/05/2024

Closing Date: 14/06/2024

Job Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Perth Airport

Job Category: Engineering

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.

Job Description

The Opportunity

We are currently looking for a Track Engineer to join our high performing Engineering Team at Arc Infrastructure’s Perth Airport office.

Although a Track Engineer role, a holistic approach is required to consider the whole railway system and work closely with Asset & Engineering department and experts in all disciplines.

The Role

Skills

In this role you will use your analytical and problem-solving skills to support the Engineering team in the operation and maintenance of Arc Infrastructure track assets by:

• Developing and maintaining technical requirements (policies, strategies, standards, specifications, procedures, etc.) related to track assets.
• Investigating and providing technical guidance and solutions to the Asset Management and Works Delivery teams on matters relating to track assets.
• Developing scopes of work and managing Track Engineering related projects and initiatives to be carried out by contractors, consultants or Arc’s internal teams.
• Performing asset change management through developing type approvals of track assets.
• Keeping abreast of and adopting innovative and industry best practice solutions relating to Track Engineering.
• Providing input, review, sign-off and audit of Track Engineering designs in accordance with relevant standards.
• Assisting with incident investigations from a Track Engineering perspective and preparing the technical report.
• Applying your knowledge of the rail wheel interface, rolling stock performance requirements and rollingstock standards & specifications to support the Rollingstock and Technical Interface team.

About YouTo be successful in this role we would like you to have:

• A minimum of 6 years experience in railway Track Engineering or a related field,
• Tertiary qualification in Engineering, preferably Civil or Mechanical,
• Comprehensive knowledge of Track Engineering principles and application, track components and Arc and other national & international standards,
• Comprehensive knowledge of Quality Assurance, Type Approvals and testing requirements for critical track components,
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal,
• Demonstrated experience in design, planning and construction of railways within a maintenance environment,
• Strong teamwork skills with an ability to interact with a wide range of people from Board level to track worker,
• Demonstrated experience in managing subcontractors and external parties,
• Demonstrated experience in engineering safety management; hazard identification and risk management.

Working at Arc InfrastructureBenefitsWorking 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

If this looks like the role for you, please click the ‘Apply Now’ button to complete the online application. 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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