Metro is a multi-award winning organisation, and we pride ourselves on our team of honest, high performing professionals who are talented, inclusive, and safety focused, and who are at the core of our success.
You will be joining an organisation that is known as a global leader in its field, but also prides itself on being dynamic, embracing new technologies, and focused on customer service. Our aim is to promote a work/life balance, to allow team members to bring their best to work, and to truly be focused on a common goal: providing a world-class railway service.
Why work at Metro Trains?
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Receive a free Myki Pass that allows free Public Transport in Victoria!
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Excellent remuneration, with great career development and upskilling opportunities.
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Work with supportive, down to earth individuals at an essential services company.
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Access a wide range of corporate discounts, including gym offers.
About the role:
As our Substation Electrician, you’ll undertake corrective, preventative maintenance and renewals activities of our electrical network assets, working in accordance with relevant traction substations and substation network infrastructure standards.
To excel in this position, you’ll need to be driven, motivated, and work well with others in challenging environments so that you can take instruction and perform work as required, all whilst ensuring the safety of all persons working near Electrical Network assets.
This is a great opportunity to gain rail exposure at a multi-award winning organisation, and you'll also have access to development and upskilling opportunities so you can take your career to the next level.
This is a full-time Night Shift rostered position based in Burnley, which requires you to undertake shift work duties including weekends. In this position you’ll also be required to work reasonable overtime as required and respond to after hour’s emergencies.
Responsibilities include:
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Perform work associated with the construction, inspections, maintenance, renewal or upgrade of substation electrical network assets.
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Perform HV operations and switching and issue permits.
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Attend to electrical network faults, diagnosing root cause and implementing fixes.
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Accurately report all information regarding electrical network faults.
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Respond to Electrol work requests to manage identified non-conformities.
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Perform Track Force Protection Coordinator safe working duties.
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Operate vehicles and specialised mobile plant, ensuring their maintenance and safety.
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Contribute to work planning, ensuring works are performed as efficiently as possible.
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Accurately report on works completed daily, such as time worked, work orders etc.
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Ensure potential hazards are identified and prevention/control measures are provided.
About you:
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Minimum 2 years' experience working in the electrical industry, with extensive knowledge of electrical substations and equipment.
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A Grade Electrician or Cert III in Electrotechnology Electrician – mandatory.
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Qualified in Elevated Platform use.
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Qualified First Aid and CPR Certificate.
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Medium Rigid (MR) driver’s license.
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Sound knowledge of the safety requirements of working in the rail and maintenance industry, such as OH&S, Codes of Practice, safe working practices and High Voltage Rules.
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Good communication skills, with the ability to interpret plans, specifications etc.
Ready to apply? Great!
If what you’ve read resonates with your values, experience, and career aspirations then we want to hear from you!
Click to submit your application by Thursday 27th October 2022 @ 5pm
For more information on the Metro Trains recruitment process, please click on the following link: https://www.metrotrains.com.au/recruitment-process/
Metro Trains is an equal opportunity employer and embraces diversity. We encourage all interested applicants to apply but please do note only applications with the right to live and work in Australia will be considered for this position.