Senior Commissioning Engineer

Description Hitachi Rail is looking for an enthusiastic self‑motivated Senior Commissioning Engineer – Signalling Function Tester 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 Brisbane, Australia. Key Accountabilities Participating in the testing and commissioning of primarily wayside signalling with elements of on‑board, communications and control systems in accordance with the Commissioning procedures. Performing factory and site testing as required. Participating in fault identification during set to work activities and during commissioning. Supporting the engineering team by carrying out correlation of existing installations to verify the design inputs match the installation. Set to work, testing and commissioning of signalling equipment. Verifying the design against wiring diagrams, equipment layouts and signalling plans. Conduct testing to test procedures. Loading and verification of software configuration. Supporting the Commissioning Manager or his delegate in ensuring the timely production of Test Plans, Procedures and Reports at the project level. Supporting the Commissioning Manager or his delegate in the continuous improvement of project documentation. Supporting V&V activities. Supporting the Construction Team Wiring and termination of signalling equipment either on‑board trains, in trackside locations, in communications locations or in control centres. Installation of signalling equipment and cables for on‑board, trackside, communications and control centre applications. Attending project progress meetings as and when required. Ensure that the test and commissioning activities are executed in alignment with the Work, Health and Safety requirements of the company and the project. Supporting the Functional Manager in the evaluation of the performance of assigned resources, identifying the need for additional resource with project justification and identifying training needs. Key Knowledge and Experience Electrical Trade qualification, CERT IV in railway signalling or IRSE Functional Testers License is essential. Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or similar field is desirable. 5‑10 years’ experience in a similar role in the Rail Signal industry with demonstrated capability and skills in: Railway equipment and environment Signalling circuitry Use of Test equipment (e.g., Digital and Analog multimeters, 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 Knowledge of tendering process Knowledge of budgeting and cost estimation A willingness to travel as required by the project. Benefits 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. 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. 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 . 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr