Test Technician - Electrical

Req ID:514688 

At Alstom, we understand transport networks and what moves people. From high-speed trains, metros, monorails, and trams, to turnkey systems, services, infrastructure, signalling and digital mobility, we offer our diverse customers the broadest portfolio in the industry. Every day, more than 80 000 colleagues lead the way to greener and smarter mobility worldwide, connecting cities as we reduce carbon and replace cars.

Could you be the next Electrical Test Technician on Afternoon Shift (3pm - 12am) at our Ballarat facility we are looking for?

Take on a new challenge and apply your maintenance expertise in a new cutting-edge field. You’ll work alongside motivated and energetic teammates on our pivotal rail project for Victoria, X'Trapolis 2.0. 

We are looking for a Test Technician to join our Ballarat team in a permanent position. Our Test Technicians are a close knit team working to execute the necessary tests on our trains. Each role will have accountability for the testing primarily of the electrical components and will operate in accordance with the established procedures and guidelines. 

We’ll look to you for:

• Perform electrical fault diagnosis, identification and rectification 
• Assist in the identification and production of vehicle modification programs to improve reliability and maintainability
• Performing post work testing and validation as necessary
• Updating the Maintenance Management System with all work carried out
• Supporting with train movements and other depot tasks as required.

All about you:

We value passion and attitude over experience. That's why we don't expect you to have every single skill. Instead, we've listed some that we think will help you succeed and grow in this role:

• A Grade Electrical licence
• Experience in electrical maintenance, fault finding, diagnosing and repair
• A proactive approach with the ability to manage your time effectively

Things you’ll enjoy:

Join us on a life-long transformative journey – the rail industry is here to stay, so you can grow and develop new skills and experiences throughout your career. You’ll also:

• Free Myki card
• 18 weeks parental leave for primary careers & 2 weeks for secondary careers
• Up to 2 extra days of leave (bridging leave) when Anzac Day and Australia Day fall onto a Tuesday or Thursday
• Volunteer leave
• Purchased leave
• Free gym membership
• Independent and confidential wellbeing support for you and your family
• Discounts on Car Rental, Car Sharing and IT products
• Payroll reduction for Income Protection Insurance / Salary continuance insurance
• Annual leave loading of 17.5%

You don’t need to be a train enthusiast to thrive with us. We guarantee that when you step onto one of our trains with your friends or family, you’ll be proud. If you’re up for the challenge, we’d love to hear from you!

You don’t need to be a train enthusiast to thrive with us. We guarantee that when you step onto one of our trains with your friends or family, you’ll be proud. If you’re up for the challenge, we’d love to hear from you!

Important to note

As a global business, we’re an equal-opportunity employer that celebrates diversity across the 63  countries we operate in. We’re committed to creating an inclusive workplace for everyone.