Electrical Technician

at  Caf Australia

Electrical Technician
Trust in Motion
We are currently seeking an Electrical Technician. Based in Sydney, to ensure the overall smooth and efficient operation of the Parramatta Light Rail Vehicles corrective maintenance and fault finding in line with CAF policies and procedures, reporting to the Warranty Manager. Ensure all corrective maintenance actions are carried out in a safe manner in line with Work Health and Safety guidelines.

Fundamental roles and responsibilities which are inherent to the position:

• Forward planning regarding workloads and ensure the required resources and material are available to meet the demands.
• Input of daily data into the asset management system and ensure and oversee the accuracy of the other technician’s input.
• Carrying out corrective maintenance on all aspects of CAF rolling stock to meet the requirements of the production plan and in line with CAF policies and procedures.
• Innovative and astute fault finding and rectification skills using mechanical, electrical schematics and system data logs.
• Inspecting bodywork, roofs and undercarriages for wear and tear or damage.
• Repairing and replacing parts.
• Carrying out checks on brakes and couplings.
• Taking apart, testing and reassembling mechanical, electrical and pneumatic systems.
• Writing reports and updating the Maintenance Management System to reflect the status of tasks.
• Recording material movements.
• Ensuring tasks carried out meet the quality requirements of the relevant Railway standards.
• Carry out other reasonable tasks and duties as requested by management.
• Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with all Australians health and safety, quality and environmental legislative requirements.

Education:

• Certificate in Electrical qualifications, mandatory.

Experience:

• Previous experience within the rail or airline industry preferably.
• Strong computer skills.
• Excellent communication.

Additional Requirements:

• Ability to work autonomously.
• Honest and Reliable.
• Positive and professional manner.
• Ability to work rostered shift work.

If you have the relevant experience and wish to join one of the world’s leaders in integrated transport solutions, click apply and submit your details and attach your most up to date Resume.
About the company
We are a multinational group with over 100 years of experience in the supply of comprehensive transit solutions positioned at the forefront of technology for high value-added sustainable mobility.
The company is a leader of the railway industry offering one of the most comprehensive and flexible arrays of products in railway related markets, such as rolling stock, components, infrastructure, signalling and services (maintenance, refurbishing and financial services).
CAF’s committed personnel and the cooperation with our business partners enable us to enhance customer satisfaction and create value for our shareholders.
Currently CAF Offices, Projects and/or Factories have presence in 20 countries within 6 Continents. In Australia CAF is expanding with projects in Canberra, Newcastle, Sydney, and Parramatta. We have a track record of developing regional areas, with our head office based on Beasain, Spain and locally in Sydney.
CAF Rail Australia has already delivered major projects in Australia, such as: Canberra Light Rail, Newcastle Light Rail, Inner West line Light Rail Sydney. Currently CAF Rail Australia are developing Regional Rail and Parramatta light rail projects with extensions of others.
We will not stop here; and are committed to seek further opportunities to provide sustainable mobility for all.
For more information:
Visit https://www.caf.net/en
Follow us on LinkedIn: CAF (Construcciones y Auxiliar de Ferrocarril)

• Forward planning regarding workloads and ensure the required resources and material are available to meet the demands.
• Input of daily data into the asset management system and ensure and oversee the accuracy of the other technician’s input.
• Carrying out corrective maintenance on all aspects of CAF rolling stock to meet the requirements of the production plan and in line with CAF policies and procedures.
• Innovative and astute fault finding and rectification skills using mechanical, electrical schematics and system data logs.
• Inspecting bodywork, roofs and undercarriages for wear and tear or damage.
• Repairing and replacing parts.
• Carrying out checks on brakes and couplings.
• Taking apart, testing and reassembling mechanical, electrical and pneumatic systems.
• Writing reports and updating the Maintenance Management System to reflect the status of tasks.
• Recording material movements.
• Ensuring tasks carried out meet the quality requirements of the relevant Railway standards.
• Carry out other reasonable tasks and duties as requested by management.
• Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with all Australians health and safety, quality and environmental legislative requirements