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Traction Power Engineer
Job Summary
Division Name:
Network & Infrastructure

Position No:
36493

Closing Date:
2023-04-28 5:00 PM

Location:
East Perth

Job Type:
Permanent - Full Time

Salary:
Level 5, SOA, $94,806 - $111,253 pa plus 10.5% superannuation
About the Job

The Public Transport Authority’s (PTA) vision is to be recognised as a leader in providing world-class public transport services and solutions.  As a fast growing economy, Western Australia’s public transport system is recognised as the best in Australia and is one of the most efficient, clean and safe networks in the world. Rail transport is vital for our continued success and growth through our many projects including METRONET to meet the public’s needs and expectations. Moving millions of people needs the skill and commitment of a talented workforce.

The Role

This role will provide engineering expertise for the maintenance, design, construction, upgrade and modifications of 25kV Traction Power system. Importantly, the role reviews the operational performance of all the Traction Power systems including the planning and scheduling of all preventative, corrective and breakdown maintenance, and provides recommendations to the Principal Electrical Engineer. Additionally, the role carries out inspection, testing and modelling to ensure traction power system compliance, reliability and performance alignment to PTA’s 2051 vision.

Who we are looking for

We are looking for applicants with a Degree in Engineering (Electrical).  

Additionally, we are looking for applicants who have an understanding of High Voltage protection relays and SCADA systems and demonstrated experience in the design, construction and maintenance principles for 25kV Traction Power in an electrified railway environment.

To be successful in this role applicants must have considerable ability to quickly assimilate complex technical engineering principles and issues and apply these in an operational environment. Also, you must have demonstrated experience in project and contract management.

The successful applicant must have the ability to work shift work and/or weekend work as required to a 24-hour 7 day roster while involved in fault finding, maintenance and construction activities, sometimes at short notice.

The PTA is an equal opportunity employer and encourages people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and persons from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply.

This selection process will initially be used to fill the above vacancy. Applicants assessed as suitable during this selection process may be considered for other similar vacancies that occur for up to 12 months.

Further Information

Please refer to the attached Job Description Form (JDF) for full details about the position, including any special requirements relevant to appointment.

Please contact Navid Nikraz, Principal Electrical Engineer on 0415 984 254 for specific information about the role 

For more information about the PTA, please visit www.pta.wa.gov.au.

How to Apply

Applicants are requested to provide the following:

  1. A current CV with two work related referees;
  1. A written application addressing Selection Criteria 1 and 2 from the JDF, in no more than 2 pages; and
  1. A completed Integrity and Qualification Consent Form (attached) as all PTA positions are subject to ongoing integrity screening.

Applicants are requested to apply online using the ‘Apply for Job’ button at the top/bottom of the screen.  Please note the closing date and time, as no emailed, late, or pro forma applications will be accepted.

Attachments
- integrity and qualification check consent form - march 2022.docx
- jdf traction power engineer l5 - 36493 nov 2022.pdf
- pta job application package

About the PTA
The Public Transport Authority of Western Australia (PTA) is responsible for the operation of all bus, train and ferry public transport services in the greater metropolitan area under the Transperth brand. It also operates public transport services in regional centres, operates road coach and rail passenger services to regional area under the Transwa brand, and administers School Bus Services (SBS).

Position Title
Traction Power Engineer

Agency
Public Transport Authority
Salary
Level 5, SOA, $94,806 - $111,253 pa plus 10.5% superannuation
Location
East Perth
Unit/Division
Network & Infrastructure
Branch
Work Type
Permanent - Full Time
Position No.
36493
Closing Date
2023-04-28 5:00 PM
Position Title
Traction Power Engineer
Branch

Location
East Perth
Work Type
Permanent - Full Time
Closing Date
2023-04-28 5:00 PM
Salary
Level 5, SOA, $94,806 - $111,253 pa plus 10.5% superannuation
Agency
Public Transport Authority
Company Information
Description

The Public Transport Authority’s (PTA) vision is to be recognised as a leader in providing world-class public transport services and solutions.  As a fast growing economy, Western Australia’s public transport system is recognised as the best in Australia and is one of the most efficient, clean and safe networks in the world. Rail transport is vital for our continued success and growth through our many projects including METRONET to meet the public’s needs and expectations. Moving millions of people needs the skill and commitment of a talented workforce.

The Role

This role will provide engineering expertise for the maintenance, design, construction, upgrade and modifications of 25kV Traction Power system. Importantly, the role reviews the operational performance of all the Traction Power systems including the planning and scheduling of all preventative, corrective and breakdown maintenance, and provides recommendations to the Principal Electrical Engineer. Additionally, the role carries out inspection, testing and modelling to ensure traction power system compliance, reliability and performance alignment to PTA’s 2051 vision.

Who we are looking for

We are looking for applicants with a Degree in Engineering (Electrical).  

Additionally, we are looking for applicants who have an understanding of High Voltage protection relays and SCADA systems and demonstrated experience in the design, construction and maintenance principles for 25kV Traction Power in an electrified railway environment.

To be successful in this role applicants must have considerable ability to quickly assimilate complex technical engineering principles and issues and apply these in an operational environment. Also, you must have demonstrated experience in project and contract management.

The successful applicant must have the ability to work shift work and/or weekend work as required to a 24-hour 7 day roster while involved in fault finding, maintenance and construction activities, sometimes at short notice.

The PTA is an equal opportunity employer and encourages people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and persons from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply.

This selection process will initially be used to fill the above vacancy. Applicants assessed as suitable during this selection process may be considered for other similar vacancies that occur for up to 12 months.

Further Information

Please refer to the attached Job Description Form (JDF) for full details about the position, including any special requirements relevant to appointment.

Please contact Navid Nikraz, Principal Electrical Engineer on 0415 984 254 for specific information about the role 

For more information about the PTA, please visit www.pta.wa.gov.au.

How to Apply

Applicants are requested to provide the following:

  1. A current CV with two work related referees;
  1. A written application addressing Selection Criteria 1 and 2 from the JDF, in no more than 2 pages; and
  1. A completed Integrity and Qualification Consent Form (attached) as all PTA positions are subject to ongoing integrity screening.

Applicants are requested to apply online using the ‘Apply for Job’ button at the top/bottom of the screen.  Please note the closing date and time, as no emailed, late, or pro forma applications will be accepted.

Attachments
- integrity and qualification check consent form - march 2022.docx
- jdf traction power engineer l5 - 36493 nov 2022.pdf
- pta job application package


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