Asset Engineering Technician - Track and Civil

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.

We have a great opportunity for a qualified and motivated Asset Engineering Technician (AET) – Track & Civil, to join the Engineering and Maintenance Delivery team. Based in Sydenham or Tallawong and reporting to our Maintenance and Delivery Manager – Track and Civil, this role will be responsible for the safe and efficient delivery of preventative and corrective maintenance, defect management and remedial works for the Track Maintenance Team.

• Delivery of TMP based maintenance for track and points inspections and certifications tasks against the technical maintenance plan and contract requirements.
• Activities include Track Patrols, Turnout Inspections, Ultrasonic Testing, Defect Management and Defect Removal, Risk Management, Scoping of Planned Works, Track Vehicle Operations.
• Identifying and actioning opportunities for improvement across the service provision of maintenance service providers including in the areas of TMP compliance, efficiency, quality of work, use of Ellipse and FSM, safety focused.
• Ability to prioritise tasks to achieve objectives within agreed timeframes and to required standards.
• Assist in the development of the Annual Work Program.
• Respond to emergency maintenance in a timely and prompt manner.
• Maintain positive relationships, influence and negotiate with key stakeholders.
• Actively participate in safety talks and other team safety activities.
• Review and assist in the preparation of SWMS and safety plans, ensuring that methods always identify good practice in safety and efficiency.

You are proactive with a strong work ethic and adaptable with demonstrated work experience in the rail infrastructure sector. You have significant exposure to the delivery of Track maintenance and strong experience in inspecting and certifying track and turnouts and hold qualifications in Certificate II and III in Rail, qualified Track Certifier and TMO qualifications. Qualifications are mandatory. With excellent communication skills, you are computer savvy and flexible across moving schedules, with the ability to prioritise tasks to achieve objectives within agreed timeframes and to required standards.

We are offering a permanent opportunity with flexible working options and access to a wide range of benefits:

• Fitness Passport discounts and access to gyms across NSW
• Maxxia Vehicle Leasing options
• Employee Recognition Awards
• EAP services, including confidential advice across various services
• Paid Parental leave – 16 weeks

The future of train travel, today. That’s what we intend to deliver. And it all starts with our people. Positive and upbeat with an ‘anything-is-possible’ approach, the MTS team is rewriting expectations. So, if you are energised and enthused by working in a challenging, future focused, vibrant, can-do attitude. MTS are 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.