Ultrasonic Tester

Job Number:

- 93617-176528

Work type:

- Permanent - Full Time

**Location**:

- Rockhampton, Brisbane

Categories:

- Trade & Services

**Location**: Rockhampton

**Remuneration/Benefit**:Attractive salary + Opportunities for over time

**About the role**:
In this role you will provide sound guidance as an experienced Ultrasonic Tester to join our Civil Infrastructure team in Rockhampton. Your responsibilities will include:

- Conduct field tests on suspect pieces of rail for defects within the railway infrastructure and reporting in conformity with relevant standards
- Classify, size and report rail defects found and submit reports on the outcomes of testing
- Arrange emergency speed restrictions for defective rails found during testing and notify urgent repair requirements to relevant stakeholders
- Arrange and coordinate daily plans, conduct local track inspections, and record results into the defect management system
- Use driver skills and non-destructive testing knowledge to supervise and pilot contract automated non-destructive test vehicle
- Produce regular manual testing programs and carry out manual ultrasonic, magnetic particle and liquid penetrant rail activities
- Work autonomously and plan day of operation tasks & resources as required
- **Must live in local areas**

**About you**:

- Certificate III in Rail Infrastructure (preferred)
- **Ultrasonic Testing Competencies (essential)**:

- Current Class C Manual Drivers Licence (mandatory)
- Demonstrated rail industry background with experience in ultrasonic tester role (preferred)
- Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
- Knowledge of track construction, maintenance, degradation mechanisms and rail defects (preferred)
- Understanding of rail welding methods and rail weld repair
- Sound computer skills and knowledge of Microsoft Office programs
- Strong problem solving and analytical skills
- Willingness to complete CAT 3 Medical and relevant Psychometric Testing
- Capability to travel across Central Queensland Coal Network as required for system closures and inspections

**What we offer you**:
At Aurizon, we support the development and growth of our employees. With a national portfolio of operations, we offer long-term and exciting career opportunities.

Some of our benefits include:

- Development and growth opportunities.
- Access to mentoring and development programs.
- Discounts on selected health insurance funds, personal travel, gyms, vehicles and retail brands.
- Parental leave program and super booster.

**About Aurizon.**

Aurizon is Australia’s largest rail freight operator and a top 100 ASX company. Each year, we deliver more than 250 million tonnes of Australian commodities right across the country. Aurizon is crucial to the Australian economy, connecting miners, primary producers and industry with international and domestic markets.

**Look to Aurizon for a diverse and collaborative culture.**

At Aurizon, we are proud of our diverse, collaborative, creative and high-performance culture. We celebrate the contribution of every employee and provide opportunities for career development in a dynamic, caring, and inclusive work environment.

**Advertised**: 20 Feb 2024 E. Australia Standard Time
**Applications close**: 19 Mar 2024 E. Australia Standard Time