Rail Electrical Test & Commissioning Supervisor

About the role

Hitachi Rail is looking for a self-motivated Rail Electrical Test & Commissioning Supervisor in Brisbane, Australia. The role supervises and coordinates electrical installation, compliance testing, commissioning and energisation on rail systems projects, acting as the nominated Electrical Supervisor and Qualified Technical Person (QTP) where required. It supports the integration, testing, commissioning, acceptance and handover of telecommunications and electrical assets into operation.

Key responsibilities

• Supervise electrical installation, testing, commissioning and energisation across rail infrastructure projects
• Act as Electrical Supervisor and QTP where required, leading project teams and contractors safely and in compliance with legislation, rail standards and project requirements
• Conduct and witness compliance testing and keep accurate test records
• Identify defects and non-conformances and coordinate corrective actions to closure
• Review engineering drawings and documentation, giving feedback on constructability, safety and compliance
• Support FAT, SAT, integrated testing, commissioning and operational readiness
• Prepare test records, commissioning reports, completion documentation and as-built drawings
• Coordinate contractors, suppliers and project teams, and support asset acceptance and handover
• Provide technical guidance to site personnel and subcontractors and drive continuous improvement

Required profile

• Demonstrated experience supervising electrical installation, testing and commissioning in rail, signalling, telecommunications or critical infrastructure
• Strong understanding of electrical safety legislation, permit systems and safe working practices
• Experience with FAT, SAT, commissioning and asset acceptance
• Ability to coordinate multidisciplinary teams and contractors in live, safety-critical environments
• Proven ability to manage and close defects and non-conformances
• Leadership experience managing contractors and technical teams

Required skills

• Current Electrical Worker Licence (Queensland or equivalent state/territory licence)
• Construction Industry White Card
• Knowledge of rail operations and interfaces with signalling, telecommunications, traction power and train systems
• Experience producing CAD mark-ups and as-built documentation
• Working knowledge of rail, electrical and commissioning standards
• Ability to interpret electrical drawings and specifications

What we offer

• Annual performance, development and salary review
• Ongoing professional development and training
• Health and wellbeing initiatives, including flu vaccinations
• Employee Assistance Program for employees and family
• Sponsored days off per year in addition to public holidays and leave
• Company-sponsored social events