Technical Specialist - Battery Electric Locomotives, Port Hedland

About the role

Wabtec Global Freight Services offers tailored maintenance contracts, overhauls, asset performance management, upgrades and modernisations for customer locomotives. Reporting to the Service Leader, the Technical Specialist supports a Battery Electric Locomotive (FLX Drive) project in Port Hedland, working with the customer across operations, maintenance and engineering. The roster is 7 days on, 7 days off, and the role can be FIFO from Perth CBD or other major Australian cities; sponsorship is not required.

Key responsibilities

• Work with the customer on implementing new battery electric locomotives across operations, maintenance and engineering
• Coordinate field modifications, monitor their effectiveness and track fleet performance, reporting trends to parts ordering and lead min/max levels
• Resolve customer issues quickly, provide troubleshooting, failure support and engineering support, and investigate failed components for warranty administration
• Coach the customer on maintenance, troubleshooting and repair, and help transition the locomotives into operations
• Interact with regional Wabtec teams on issues, product development and training, and achieve internal training certification within 18 months
• Manage day-to-day material requisitions, report on fleet performance and reliability trends, and contribute to customer monthly meetings

Required profile

• Grade A electrical license or equivalent
• Experience in the rail industry, preferably on Wabtec or GET locomotives
• Current working rights in Australia; visa sponsorship is not available
• Ability to work in the Pilbara region, including Port Hedland, and to travel internationally and domestically as required
• Background and criminal history check required

Required skills

• Strong computer literacy, especially Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Ability to build, maintain and manage spreadsheets, technical reports, project trackers and customer-facing documentation
• Problem-solving, strong communication and teamwork skills

What we offer

• FIFO 7 days on, 7 days off, permanent full-time position
• Training commensurate with experience
• Rewards and recognition program, paid birthday leave and discounted Medibank health insurance
• Novated leasing options and lifestyle discounts with retailers such as Woolworths, Coles and Avis