Perth, Western Australia, Australia On-site Employment

Hitachi Energy Sweden AB is hiring a Wayside and Onboard Electrician

About the Role

Hitachi Energy Sweden AB is looking for a motivated Wayside and Onboard Electrician to join our team. This is a FIFO role with rosters in the WA Northwest Pilbara region and some Perth-based work, where you'll execute high-standard electrical work for railway signalling systems.

What You'll Do

  • Execute wayside and onboard electrical installations.
  • Work closely with the Signalling Electrical Supervisor to ensure all electrical work meets a high standard.
  • Undertake physical construction activities.
  • Execute construction activities by interpreting signalling documentation, drawings, and functional construction documentation.
  • Support the Electrical, Mechanical team and subcontractors to deliver to the project plan.
  • Undertake all Electrical works in accordance with the project delivery plan.
  • Comply with all Health Safety & Environment (HSE) requirements and initiatives.

What We're Looking For

  • Trade qualification in signalling and/or electrical.
  • 2+ years in Railway signalling.
  • Demonstrated competency in implementing Health & Safety initiatives.
  • Outstanding planning and organisational skills.
  • Demonstrated experience working within a similar role.
  • Knowledge of software tools and technical systems.

Team & Environment

You will work closely with the Signalling Electrical Supervisor.

Benefits & Compensation

  • Be part of a Global Company that offers a great work life balance.
  • Many opportunities to progress your career with training and development available.
  • Salary Continuance Insurance.

Work Mode

This is an onsite role located in Perth, Western Australia, Australia and the WA Northwest Pilbara region.

At Hitachi Rail, there is a place for everyone. We welcome and value differences in background, age, gender, sexuality, family status, disability, race, nationality, ethnicity, religion, and world view. It is our commitment to create an inclusive environment - we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

Required Skills
Railway SignallingElectrical SystemsHealth & Safety ImplementationPlanningOrganizational Skills
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Hitachi Energy Sweden AB

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Job Details
Department Skilled Trades - Construction
Category embedded
Posted 14 days ago