Rail Infrastructure Maintenance Specialist

5 days ago


Melbourne, Victoria, Australia laing O'Rourke Full time
About Select Plant Australia

Select Plant Australia is a leading specialist plant hire service provider in Australia, playing a vital role in delivering innovative and high-quality construction projects as part of the Laing O'Rourke Group.

We offer a full service offering through our seven major categories: Cranes and Lifting Solutions, General Plant, Heavy Plant, Site Solutions (Buildings and Accommodation), Specialist Rail, Sustainability and Innovation, and Vehicles.

About the Role

We are currently recruiting for a passionate Heavy Diesel Fitter/Mechanic, experienced in the Rail industry, to join our dynamic team at Select Plant Australia.

This role will be based out of our modern Select Plant Australia – Laverton North Depot on a permanent, full-time basis, under the support of our collaborative and inclusive workshop and onsite teams.

Key Responsibilities
  • Perform skilled diagnostics, testing, maintenance, major and minor repairs across a wide range of rail infrastructure equipment, including vehicles, plant, equipment, and other machinery.
  • Utilise and maintain small items of plant, equipment, tools (hand and power).
  • Contribute to the scheduling and maintenance of equipment within service interval schedules – as per internal processes and OEM Guidelines.
  • Attend onsite maintenance and breakdown as required, working efficiently to resolve.
  • Adhere to all internal and external client's site entry requirements and rules.
  • Willingness to travel to support remote projects as required.
  • Obtain parts and consumables from the store manager and complete all paperwork as necessary.
  • Undertake required administrative responsibilities including completion of standard workplace documentation (e.g. timesheets, standard forms, site safety documentation etc) within the required timeframes and to the required standard.
  • Ensuring environmental compliance with waste products, cleaning etc.
About You

To be considered for the role, you will need to meet the essential requirements below:

  • Rail Industry Worker (RIW card) - MTM & ARTC
  • Minimum 4+ years' experience as a Heavy Diesel Plant Mechanic
  • Demonstrated experience working on rail machinery and infrastructure.
  • Construction Induction Card (Blue/White Card).
  • Australian Driver's Licence - Manual C Class minimum
  • Valid High Risk Work Licence: LF (Forklift)
  • Certificate III in Mobile Plant Technology, Heavy Diesel mechanics (or equivalent)
  • Unrestricted Australian Working Rights
  • Valid First Aid certificate
  • Well-rounded diagnostics skills across hydraulics, electrical and mechanical systems.
  • Results-driven, positive attitude and the willingness to learn and develop new skills.
What We Offer
  • Opportunity to work on major local and remote infrastructure construction projects.
  • Be mentored by our highly experienced industry maintenance experts.
  • Modern air-conditioned workshop with safe and comfortable facilities
  • Career progression through mentorship and OEM and inhouse Training for new equipment.
Benefits

We work hard to create an environment that brings out the best in our people. We believe in building careers through providing a safe, connected and innovative culture that supports ongoing growth and development. We offer industry-leading benefits such as specialised learning and development programs, a mental health and wellbeing program, industry leading paid parental leave policy, family friendly work practices, additional purchased leave option and coaching programs for staff on parental leave.

Diversity & Inclusion

We are committed to building a workforce that reflects the diverse society in which we live and work. We recognise the increasing importance of flexible work arrangements and family friendly work practices to enable and maintain a diverse, adaptive and high performing workforce.



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