Asset Engineering Technician - System and Infrastructure Response

About Metro Trains Sydney (MTS) MTS are the proud operators and maintainers of the M1 Northwest and Bankstown Line with the new City section now operational. We run a fully automated passenger railway – an Australian first. We connect our customers to opportunities that matter to them while delivering the next generation of rail travel to Sydney. With global expertise, we manage 51.5km of track and 21 stations, with a planned expansion into southwest Sydney.

Job Details

• Job Type: Permanent - Full Time
• Location: Sydenham
• Job Category: Engineering

About the Role

We have an opportunity for a dynamic and driven Asset Engineering Technician to be part of our Systems and Infrastructure Response Team within Engineering and Maintenance Delivery. This role will see you being the first in line in corrective maintenance and asset/system recovery across the Metro Network. You will be responsible for attending to asset failures and network incidents to ensure the safe and continued operation of the Metro Network. The successful applicant will be appointed to the Sydenham site as their Home Depot on completion of MTS induction and onboarding at Tallawong.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform corrective and reactive maintenance activities on MTS Assets.
• Attend to failures and incidents across the network.
• Undertake fault finding activities to diagnose and troubleshoot faults and failures for network assets.
• Provide first-hand information and technical recommendations to Systems and Infrastructure Response Team Leader and the Operational Control Centre team on asset condition.
• Perform isolations, reinstatements and re-configuration of energy systems.
• Undertake inspections, testing and other preventative maintenance activities.
• Supervise and act as an onsite contact for MTS suppliers and subcontractors where required to ensure work completed safely and to minimise/prevent impact to MTS operations.
• Escort MTS suppliers and visitors onsite.
• Maintain condition tools and equipment.
• Assist with the collection, replenishment/delivery of consumables, equipment/parts for work vehicles and satellite warehouses/stores.
• Support in the continuous development, review, recommendation and implementation of operational and safety improvements and safe working.
• Support, mentor, and coach other team members as required or as directed.
• Maintain effective working relationships with key internal and external stakeholders.
• Use of Asset Information Systems to ensure Preventative and Corrective maintenance information is captured effectively and accurately.
• Perform Protection Officer duties when required, including during incidents, as well as during revenue service or non-traffic hours as directed.

Desired Skills And Experience

About You

You are a driven individual with the ability to work independently and maintain positive relationships, influence, and negotiate with key stakeholders. You will have the ability to prioritise tasks to achieve objectives within agreed timeframes.

You Will Also Possess The Following

• Certificate III in one of the following engineering disciplines or related qualifications deemed to be equivalent: Electrical, Mechanical, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration or Electronics/Communications.
• Experience in one or more of the following asset systems: Railway systems/Rolling Stock, Electrical, Building and Tunnel Services, Track, Civil or Structures, Communications and Control and/or Signalling.

What’s On Offer

• Permanent opportunity
• Employee opal card
• Fitness Passport discounts and access to gyms across NSW
• Vehicle Leasing options
• Employee Recognition Awards
• EAP services including confidential advice

MTS is an equal employment opportunity employer. We are committed to an inclusive workforce and welcome applications of candidates from culturally diverse backgrounds, people with disabilities, and people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent.