Senior Operational Technology Engineer

• Work with a new wave of digital technologies
• Interesting and varied role accountable for improving safety and efficiency in diversified freight
• Great benefits and salary package

About us

Pacific National (PN) is the largest private provider of diversified rail freight services in Australia. We haul a variety of freight including coal, intermodal containers, steel, and a range of bulk commodities and materials that keep the region’s economy, businesses and households running.

About the role

Work with a team of specialist engineers account able for the commission and maintenance of systems that improve safety, efficiency and safety of our diversified freight crew.

Define processes create execution plans and be the technical lead for OT projects beyond the communications domain.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Engaging with business users - analysts, solution architects etc
• Specify, commission, maintain and oversee the implementation of standardised OT solutions that meet business needs and align with the strategy
• Define or manage operational concepts including operational scenarios and user requirements
• Lead the evaluation and deployment of future OT solutions ensuring the organisation is prepared for rapid technology advances in the rail
• Drive culture of continuous improvement in improve quality, efficiency, and standards across OT team

To be successful in this role you will be able to demonstrate:

• Extensive experience in operational systems design and implementation or a similar capacity (hardware/software
• Good knowledge and understanding of relevant Standards (CENELEC, RISSB, AREMA, IEEE, MIL-STD, AS etc.)
• Good analytical skills and critical attention to specification details
• Excellent soft skills including communication, interpersonal, presentation, leadership and report writing proficiency with a strong desire and ability to collaborate in problem solving in an integrated team environment
• Customer focused and goal orientated with keen attention to detail

What’s in it for you?

Pacific National is committed to providing a culture that attracts talented individuals and encourages people to excel. With a strong dedication to helping you pursue and achieve your career goals.

We prioritise diversity and inclusion and foster a culture where every team member is valued and can bring their authentic selves to work.

We offer a wide range of benefits, some of which include:

• Mentoring programs
• Paid parental leave up to 14 weeks (with superannuation) after just 6 months of service
• Benefit from novated leasing and discounts on select health insurance, travel, fitness, retail brands, and more.
• Flexible work and other leave options

To find out more about Pacific National, our benefits and opportunities we offer, visit our careers page: www.pacificnational.com.au/careers. We are proud to be a WORK180 Endorsed Employer for women, and you can visit our Work180 page Pacific National | WORK180 Endorsed Employer to find out more!

We are seeking applicants who share our values: Make it simple, Share More, Kindness, Gratitude, Curiosity, and Own it. These values help us achieve strong connections with everyone we work with and play an important part in motivating us all to do our best work.

Do you need reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process?

If you need an adjustment in the recruitment process, please outline at the time of your application.

Next steps

Are you ready to be part of our future? Click on the 'Apply' button below and follow the prompts.

Applications Close – 21 April 2025

Acknowledgement of Country

We acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of​ the land on which we work, live and rail.​ We pay respect to Elders past, present and future and to the​ continuation of cultural, spiritual and educational practices​ of all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.