Principal Technical Specialist

3 days ago

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia John Holland Full time

About Us



At John Holland, our mission is to transform lives through innovative infrastructure solutions. We believe that the success of our clients and communities is directly linked to the expertise and dedication of our people.



We are currently seeking a highly skilled Principal Technical Specialist - Rail Plant Engineering to join our team. As a key member of our National Plant Engineering Manager team, you will play a critical role in providing technical leadership and engineering support for our rail plant operations.



Job Description:

This is an exciting opportunity to work on complex projects, collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality results. Your primary responsibilities will include:




  • Providing technical guidance and mentoring to the broader Plant Operations team, promoting increased capability for self-performance of advanced or complex diagnostics, T&E, fault rectifications, and maintenance.
  • Ensuring specialized Rail Plant and Equipment complies with technical specifications, applicable legislation, standards, engineering approvals, registration requirements, and JHG SQE Risk Management procedures.
  • Leading technical investigations and defect analysis & reporting, setting standards for investigation, analysis, and reporting of difficult & complex plant faults across the spectrum of plant and often associated with aging equipment.
  • Developing specifications and undertaking minor design, monitoring, and recommending changes to design details to increase productivity and/or safety.
  • Assessing compliance of rolling stock with technical specifications, applicable legislation, approvals, and relevant standards and JHG risk management process.
  • Ensuring Plant design specifications, modifications, and configuration changes are managed and are subject to Modification Management Change (MMC), Notification of Change (NoC) to ONRSR – Regulator, and validation and approval of change.
  • Undertaking quantitative and qualitative safety, risk assessment contributing to the decision process regarding the suitability of rolling-stock and other on-track plant and equipment.


To be successful in this key role, you must have:




  • Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Aerospace, Electrical, Mechatronics).
  • Demonstrated post-graduate engineering experience, with strong exposure to working in a site-based role, established approach to engineering and risk.
  • Appreciation of rail safety and technical requirements, governance, and risks impacting the performance of rolling stock in different rail systems.
  • Project-wide level planning, development, and review of complex projects, quantitative and qualitative safety, environment, and quality risk management.
  • Excellent client relationship and stakeholder management.
  • People and performance management, including subcontractor performance.
  • Effective time management skills.
  • Demonstrated extensive technical knowledge of plant and equipment systems.
  • Strong computer literacy, including familiarity with MS Office software, Maximo CMMS, and CAD.


Benefits:




  • Competitive remuneration package ($140,000 - $170,000 per annum) with salary continuance and salary sacrifice options.
  • Generous leave benefits, including 18 weeks paid parental leave with super and up to an extra 18 weeks of super paid on further periods of unpaid parental leave.
  • Career progression opportunities underpinned by our exciting pipeline of work, allowing you to work on iconic projects shaping cities and communities.
  • Access to learning and development opportunities, including emerging talent programs, clear career pathways, technical and leadership training, and development opportunities.
  • Inclusion, diversity, and equity initiatives fostering a more inclusive culture, backed by a business-wide inclusion strategy to bring about meaningful change.
  • Flexible working arrangements tailored to your needs, supporting your work-life balance and overall well-being.

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