Maintenance Electrician | Rail

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Join Journey Beyond and help support some of Australia's most iconic tourism experiences. Based in Adelaide, you'll be part of a collaborative team making a real impact across a diverse portfolio of brands and destinations.

Why Join Us

• Study Assistance Program to support your professional development
• Generous discounts on Journey Beyond travel and experiences
• Private Health Insurance discounts and Employee Assistance Program
• Career opportunities across Journey Beyond's diverse portfolio of brands and businesses
• Parental Leave Program
• Purchased Leave Policy

About the Role

We have an exciting opportunity for an Electrician based at our Keswick terminal. In this role, you will be part of a rotating shift roster working days - 7:00 am-3.00pm and afternoons: 12 noon to 9:00pm with some weekend work required, the roster will be discussed in more detail during the interview process.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Perform trade-related tasks such as component overhaul, installation of mechanical and electrical equipment, fit out of electrical equipment and acceptance testing.
• Perform servicing, fault finding and troubleshooting tasks; this work will at times be complex in nature and required to be completed to meet tight scheduling deadlines
• Under direction of the Shift Technical Coordinator, the electrician is allocated maintenance, repair and service work tasks.
• Ensure that good housekeeping methods, appropriate rail safety, environmental requirements and precautions are practiced at all times.
• Responsible for complying with rail safety requirements relevant to their work, as communicated by Supervisors and the Operations Manager.

About You

• Australian Electrical trade certificate.
• Ability to read, interpret and understand plans, diagrams, drawings and specifications, as well as read and interprets internal and external reports.
• Knowledge of manufacturing and component overhaul processes and practices, as well as a demonstrated knowledge and understanding of techniques for interpreting of production scheduling and costing
• Strong communication skills (oral & written) including strong negotiation and influencing skills and the ability to establish effective working relationships with a variety of people at different levels both internally and externally.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently to organise and prioritise demands, handle multiple complex tasks simultaneously, set and meet deadlines and follow-through within a fast-paced environment with multiple and competing demands.

About Us

Our Rail Division, previously known as Great Southern Rail (“GSR”) operates Australia’s iconic rail journeys, The Ghan, Indian Pacific, The Overland and Great Southern.

There are very few global journeys considered national treasures, but our trains are, without question, iconic Australian experiences. From the moment our guests (and potentially you!) step aboard these legendary trains, you can feel it – a spirit of adventure and a sense of something very special about to unfold.

How to Apply

If you are interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV. Your Rail Journey starts here!

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