Electrician — Melbourne, Melbourne Region

Metro gets you where you need to go. Shaping our future to be a world-class, sustainable railway for Melbourne is made possible by our people who make a positive difference to every journey. We strive to reflect the community we serve and support the needs of our people who are critical to our success. With Zero Harm at the foundation of everything we do, we want everyone to get home safely. We act as one team to move Melbourne. About the position We are looking for a field Electrician based out of Metro’s E Gate site. The role will involve ensuring that lighting and power is available in order to maintain train running. This is accomplished by the performance of preventative and reactive maintenance, renewals, installations and other tasks. The position will include call out work which will require 24/7 availability. Ideally, applicants will have experience working on a railway network coupled with 3 – 5 years experience in electrical maintenance. Main duties include Monitor and report on the performance of Lighting and Power equipment to support quality systems. Assist in ensuring material resources are available for the safe, efficient, and timely execution of all preventive and reactive maintenance works. Without detailed instructions and where procedures are established, perform basic tests, carry out simple installations and measurements, investigate and repair faults on the system and report data. Install, with instructions, more complex type of equipment. Under supervision and as a member of a team, carry out reactive and planned maintenance, renewals, installation and ensure electrical installations are functioning to Australian Standards, and other tasks on high / low voltage equipment within the Metro network Building in accordance with Metro’s requirements and relevant rules and regulations. Dismantle, assemble, clean, lubricate, adjust or repair individual items within the MTM network Exercise judgement in deciding how tasks are performed and where appropriate, resolve problems taking into account regulations, departmental policy and practice, encountered in day to day duties. Skills and experience Qualified as an Electrical Tradesperson with a current “A” Class Electrical Licence. Demonstrated experience as an electrician in the rail industry or industry of similar nature and complexity. Sound knowledge of the OHS&E Act, Codes of Practice, AS3000:2000, Regulations, Safe-working Practices and Quality Assurance requirements as they relate to this position. Current Victorian Driver's Licence (manual). Must be willing to accept shift work duties and work overtime and on call roster Certified in Track Safety Awareness (Level 1) - desirable First Aid Certificate (Level 2) – desirable Ready to apply? Great This is a fantastic opportunity to build on the career you've developed to date and take it to the next level by making a tangible impact that matters. Click to submit your application by Wednesday 24th April 2024 11.59PM Metro’s commitment to a Diverse, Equitable, and Inclusive culture Metro acknowledges the Victorian Traditional Owners of the land on which our rail network operates, the Wurundjeri Woi Wurrung and Bunurong peoples of the Kulin Nation. At Metro, we know that a diverse, equitable, and inclusive company is a more innovative and successful one that reflects the communities we serve. We strive for a workplace where everyone is treated fairly and respectfully. A workplace that provides equitable access to opportunities, resources, and where individuals can bring their whole selves to work. In addition, being recognised and rewarded for their contribution to our collective success. We are committed to fair, equitable and merit-based employment and recruitment practices, and we encourage all interested applicants to apply.

Applications close Sunday, 19 May 2024
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