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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.
About the Role
As an Electrical Rollingstock Technician at the PTA the successful candidate will carry out heavy maintenance, routine servicing, modifications performing electrical/mechanical fault rectification procedures on safety critical train systems. The incumbent will maintain an effective and reliable level of operating performance on the PTA’s Australind and Prospector diesel Rollingstock fleets to comply with national Rail Safety Standards, industry best practise and customer expectations. This position reports directly to the Rollingstock Shift Supervisor and is situated at the Kewdale Prospector Maintenance Depot.
Skills and Experience
To be successful in this position you must have:
Essential
- A trade qualification of WA ‘A’ Grade Electrical Licence and high-risk work licence along with technical trades experience;
Highly desirable
- Experience in Electrical Rollingstock principles and in the maintenance, service, repair, overhaul and inspection of Rollingstock.
- Experience with the service and repair of Safety critical components such as electric over air pneumatic braking systems, door controllers, couplers, engines and transmissions, automatic train protection (ATP) and communication systems, wiring and fault finding, static inverters and HVAC systems.
- Extensive fault finding knowledge and experience over 24VDC, 110VDC, 240VAC, 415VAC Rollingstock electrical systems including but not limited to HVAC systems, door control systems and lighting systems and components including power generation equipment like alternators and the diagnosis and repair of 24VDC engine control wiring.
- Experience in heavy maintenance component renewal/changes including wheelsets, bogies, HVACs, engines, transmissions, SIVs, alternators, couplers and cooling group components.
- Demonstrated ability to read and interpret technical drawings and plans and use the appropriate test equipment.
- Demonstrated ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and conduct in process fault finding.
Working a 4-week rotational roster that incorporates one week of night shifts, subsequent allowances and rostered overtime, in this role you will potentially earn circa $120k pa plus 11% superannuation.
There is one permanent shift work position of 38 hours per week, available for an immediate start. All applicants must have a current Western Australian ‘C’ or ‘C-A’ Class Driver’s Licence or equivalent and must be willing to work and attend callouts at unsociable hours.
Suitable applicants will be placed in a pool for 12 months from which permanent appointments will be made.
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.
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 Mr Michael Isbel, Production Manager on (08) 9326 3019 or 0438170428 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:
- A current CV with two work related referees;
- A covering letter outlining your relevant skills, abilities and suitability for the position as per the JDF in no more than 1 page; and
- A completed Integrity and Qualification Consent Form (attached) as all PTA positions are subject to ongoing integrity screening.
To be eligible for appointment to a position, suitable applicants will be required to undertake a full and comprehensive medical assessment. Applicants who are shortlisted will be assessed on all/or the remaining Selection Criteria in the JDF during the selection process.
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.
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