Our Business
Swietelsky Rail Australia (SRA) is a leading railway infrastructure maintenance company specialising in the use of mechanised plant and track machines to ensure the safety, reliability, and efficiency of rail networks. We operate and maintain a variety of Plasser & Theurer track machines and other rail plant including Ballast Cleaners, Material Handling Wagons, Tampers, Regulators and Flash Butt Welding Machines. We are an accredited Rail Transport Operator (RTO) with ISO 9001, 14001 and 45001 certifications. SRA is a certified Family Inclusive Workplace that values Family, Integrity, Respect and Excellence.
We are currently seeking an experienced Technical Specialist for Resurfacing to join our Technical and Risk team. Reporting to the Director of Technical and Risk, you will lead the technical support and monitor machine performance and operational and maintenance standards for SRA’s resurfacing.
Key Responsibilities of the role will include, but not be limited to:
Review and develop operational and maintenance training packages for the resurfacing team.
Assist the maintenance team with strategies for planned and unplanned maintenance and capital expenditure projects.
Support the maintenance team as required for fault finding and diagnostics.
Provide guidance on the technical direction of operational and maintenance activities.
Conduct structured quality assurance reviews to improve operational and maintenance strategies, optimising equipment reliability.
Essential Criteria
Tertiary Qualification in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or Trade equivalent with vast experience with Plasser On Track Machines.
Demonstrated operational and maintenance experience on On Track Machines (Plasser & Theurer), including brake down analysis.
Root cause analysis skills to identify and prevent faults.
Demonstrable understanding of operational system for Plasser On Track Machines. (09-3XD, SSP303, 08 275-3S Unimat)
Proficient with Microsoft Office including MS Projects and Excel.
Motivated work ethic and ability to think strategically and communicate clearly.
Additional information
The position will be based out of our Telarah office with travel required for projects, predominantly within the Hunter Valley ARTC rail network and other areas across regional NSW area and interstate as necessary.
The position will be subject to SRA employment conditions and supporting conditions in accordance with the Rail Industry Award.
Employee benefits at SRA include:
Experience a supportive work environment that puts family first, always.
Flexible work environment
Investment in your professional development and future career pathways
CHECK5 wellbeing and performance program
Access to novated lease program
Gym membership reimbursement and access to Fitness Passport
5 days “Balance Break” wellbeing leave per year.
12 weeks paid parental leave.
Investment in your professional development and future career pathways
1 day volunteer leave per year for charity or not for profit event.
Exceptional EAP facility covering your entire family.
The position requires the applicant to pass a medical examination to Railway Medical Standards for High Level Safety Critical.
How to Apply
Simply provide a copy of your current CV.
Swietelsky Rail Australia (SRA) is a leading railway infrastructure maintenance company specialising in the use of mechanised plant and track machines to ensure the safety, reliability, and efficiency of rail networks. We operate and maintain a variety of Plasser & Theurer track machines and other rail plant including Ballast Cleaners, Material Handling Wagons, Tampers, Regulators and Flash Butt Welding Machines. We are an accredited Rail Transport Operator (RTO) with ISO 9001, 14001 and 45001 certifications. SRA is a certified Family Inclusive Workplace that values Family, Integrity, Respect and Excellence.
We are currently seeking an experienced Technical Specialist for Resurfacing to join our Technical and Risk team. Reporting to the Director of Technical and Risk, you will lead the technical support and monitor machine performance and operational and maintenance standards for SRA’s resurfacing.
Key Responsibilities of the role will include, but not be limited to:
Review and develop operational and maintenance training packages for the resurfacing team.
Assist the maintenance team with strategies for planned and unplanned maintenance and capital expenditure projects.
Support the maintenance team as required for fault finding and diagnostics.
Provide guidance on the technical direction of operational and maintenance activities.
Conduct structured quality assurance reviews to improve operational and maintenance strategies, optimising equipment reliability.
Essential Criteria
Tertiary Qualification in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or Trade equivalent with vast experience with Plasser On Track Machines.
Demonstrated operational and maintenance experience on On Track Machines (Plasser & Theurer), including brake down analysis.
Root cause analysis skills to identify and prevent faults.
Demonstrable understanding of operational system for Plasser On Track Machines. (09-3XD, SSP303, 08 275-3S Unimat)
Proficient with Microsoft Office including MS Projects and Excel.
Motivated work ethic and ability to think strategically and communicate clearly.
Additional information
The position will be based out of our Telarah office with travel required for projects, predominantly within the Hunter Valley ARTC rail network and other areas across regional NSW area and interstate as necessary.
The position will be subject to SRA employment conditions and supporting conditions in accordance with the Rail Industry Award.
Employee benefits at SRA include:
Experience a supportive work environment that puts family first, always.
Flexible work environment
Investment in your professional development and future career pathways
CHECK5 wellbeing and performance program
Access to novated lease program
Gym membership reimbursement and access to Fitness Passport
5 days “Balance Break” wellbeing leave per year.
12 weeks paid parental leave.
Investment in your professional development and future career pathways
1 day volunteer leave per year for charity or not for profit event.
Exceptional EAP facility covering your entire family.
The position requires the applicant to pass a medical examination to Railway Medical Standards for High Level Safety Critical.
How to Apply
Simply provide a copy of your current CV.
