Electrician - Platform Screen Door Maintainer

4 weeks ago


Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Metro Trains Melbourne Full time
Overview

Electrician - Platform Screen Door Maintainer role at Metro Trains Melbourne. Permanent night shift (10pm - 6am), full-time opportunity.

About The Role

We're looking for a dedicated Platform Screen Door (PSD) Maintainer to help ensure the smooth and safe operation of Melbourne's rail network. In this critical role, you'll be responsible for maintaining the power and PSD systems that support train movement and passenger safety. Your work will include preventative and reactive maintenance, asset renewals, installations, and other essential tasks that keep our infrastructure running reliably. This is a permanent night shift, full-time opportunity offering exposure to diverse environments while contributing to Melbourne's transport network.

What You'll Be Doing
  • Performing preventative and reactive maintenance on power and PSD systems.
  • Supporting asset renewals, installations, and fault investigations.
  • Using elevated work platforms when required.
  • Ensuring compliance with safety standards, regulations, and MTM policies.
  • Conducting risk assessments and maintaining safe work practices.
  • Monitoring equipment performance and contributing to continuous improvement.
  • Working across high and low voltage systems under supervision and as part of a team.
About You

You're a qualified Electrical Tradesperson with a current "A" Class Electrical Licence, and you bring a solid background in electrical maintenance within industrial or infrastructure environments. You take pride in your ability to troubleshoot, repair, and maintain complex systems, and you're confident working both independently and as part of a team.

  • A current "A" Class Electrical Licence and qualification as an Electrical Tradesperson.
  • Proven experience in electrical maintenance within industrial or similar environments.
  • Knowledge of electrical automation/PLC systems and the vertical transport industry (desirable).
  • Certification in Track Safety Awareness (Level 1) and First Aid (Level 2) (preferred).
  • Rail Safety Competency (desirable).
  • Strong ability to interpret complex electrical drawings and circuitry.
  • Solid understanding of OHS&E legislation, AS3000, and safe working practices.
  • Willingness to nightshift, overtime, and participate in an on-call roster.
  • A valid manual Victorian Driver's Licence.
Why work for Metro?
  • FREE Myki card for PTV travel across Victoria
  • Discounts at top brands and stores
  • Diversity & Inclusion – we value unique perspectives and support initiatives such as Women at Metro (over 30% of our workforce are women).
Recruitment Process
  • Phone Interview
  • Behavioural Interview
  • Pre-employment Checks (police check, Category 1 medical & references)
  • Job Offer

We understand that not everyone applies unless they meet 100% of the criteria. If you're excited about this opportunity but don't check every box, we still encourage you to apply—your unique background and experience may be exactly what we need.

Employment Details
  • Seniority level: Entry level
  • Employment type: Full-time
  • Job function: Manufacturing
  • Industries: Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing; Railroad Equipment Manufacturing; Truck Transportation

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