Wayside and On-Board Service Engineer

Location:

Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

Job ID:

R0150007

Date Posted:

2026-10-27

Company Name:

HITACHI RAIL STS AUSTRALIA PTY LTD

Profession (Job Category):

Job Schedule: 

Full time

Work Arrangement:

About Us

A career at Hitachi Rail will help create a legacy. With operations in every corner of the world, our work goes to the cutting-edge of digital transformation and technology. From the multi-cultural strength of our global organisation to the sustainable and innovative ways we work to bring people together, there’s something for everyone to get stuck into. And that’s where you come in.

Job Description:

Hitachi Rail is looking for an enthusiastic self-motivated Wayside and On-Board Service Engineer who thrives in a fast-paced environment. The successful candidate is comfortable performing a wide range of tasks from administrative to strategic. The position is based in Wulkuraka, Queensland.

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensure the execution of maintenance activities on site in accordance with the contractual KPIs
• Ensure monitoring, analysing and reporting on-site system performance
• Ensure the execution of first level of troubleshooting on site in case of issues
• Ensure logs and dump files download from on-site equipment and provide first level of analysis
• Ensure monitoring of the day-to-day maintenance performance and provide technical reporting to the Client.
• Ensure the execution of on-site maintenance task ensuring the application of OHS and STS HSMS rules
• Ensure the availability of local stock and repair process activation

Skills & Experience:

• Electrical Trade qualification (i.e. Certificate III in Electrotechnology Electrician) is essential
• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or similar field, including RPEQ, is desirable
• 2-5 years' experience in a similar role, preferably in the Rail Signal industry with demonstrated capability and skills in:
  • Electrical equipment and high-risk environments
  • Use of Test equipment (e.g. Digital and Analog multi-meters, insulation meters, etc.)
  • Use of Computer based test software
  • Proficient with the Microsoft Office Suite
  • Knowledge of Incident/accident investigation
  • Knowledge of ERP and Configuration Management tools
  • Knowledge of Database tools

At Hitachi Rail, we know that a diverse business is a sustainable business. Working collaboratively with a range of internal networks, we’re continuously improving our policies and products. From accessible, sustainable design to achieving a better gender balance. We base these efforts on our core values: Harmony, Sincerity, and Pioneering spirit. And by aligning with these, we’re able to create a workplace where people not only feel comfortable but are given opportunities to thrive.

What we offer:

• 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

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Thank you for your interest in Hitachi Rail. If your application is of interest, we will be in contact. Please do not hesitate to discover more about us and our latest jobs at  https://www.hitachirail.com/careers.

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.

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