Specialist Track Engineer

Specialist Track Engineer Inland (Rail)

• Be part of a group that is safety driven and values inclusion
• 5:2 | 4:3 roster either residential in Tom Price or FIFO from Perth

What we are offering to you 

• Diverse role with planning and multi-disciplined engineering responsibilities
• Engineering exposure to the world’s first autonomous heavy haul railway
• Discounted Health cover scheme for you and immediate family
• Extensive salary sacrifice and packaging options
• Generous Rio Tinto employee share program

We are a diverse team of talented, enthusiastic individuals who foster a culture of inclusion. No matter how they may differ, our people share one thing in common. It’s a belief that work is more rewarding when we are accepted and valued for our differences, not judged by them. We all have something to contribute, and it’s this contribution that makes for a great organisation and fulfilling career.About the role

We are looking for a Specialist Track Engineer Inland to lead a small team within the Rail Maintenance Asset Assurance Track team.

The Asset Assurance Track team provide engineering support to the Rail Network Maintenance (RNM) Condition Monitoring, Asset Replacement, and Response teams to manage and maintain the track assets (turnouts, level crossings, insulated glued joints, etc.) in accordance with RTIO Standards, maximising life and availability. 

Reporting to the Senior Track Engineer based in Karratha, you will be required to:

• Aid defect response, management, and removal, minimising risk and business impact AFARP
• Perform inspections and audits of track infrastructure and maintenance activities to provide assurance to the business the asset is being managed accordance with the required standards or, controls have been implemented to manage the risk and operational impact
• Provide technical requirements for scope of works that meet the business objectives and RTIO Standards
• Develop a prioritised quarterly Asset Replacement workbank in conjunction with Condition Monitoring, Asset Replacement and Planning teams
• Provide engineering input into the planning and scheduling of maintenance and replacement of rail assets. Interface with other work steams [Resurfacing, Re-rail, Ballast Cleaning, etc.] to enable and optimise the execution of the work and achieve an effective result
• Review maintenance processes and procedures in order to improve safety and asset performance
• Analyse operating performance of assets, recommend and implement improvement projects to eliminate defects
• Analyse performance of maintenance activities and repair works to determine effectiveness
• Be required to assess the condition of the track to determine the safe track operating speed, open the track to traffic post works, remove TSRs and/or apply speed restrictions
• Contribute to the management and quality of asset data

What you will need for this role

To succeed in this role, you will have a minimum of:

• Tertiary qualification in either Mechanical or Civil engineering
• 5+ years experience in a rail maintenance or engineering role
• High level knowledge of Railway Track Engineering concepts and principles

Apply today if you want to work with the latest technology and innovation, in an environment where we challenge you to drive positive change.

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