Downer

Maintenance Electrical Tradesperson

Downer  •  Commonwealth of Australia (Onsite)  •  2 months ago
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Job Description

Downer is seeking a qualified Maintenance Electrical Tradesperson to support the Queensland Train Manufacturing Program. This key role is responsible for maintaining the safety, reliability and performance of electrical, automated and facility systems within a manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities

  • Install, maintain and repair electrical and automated production equipment
  • Perform statutory, preventative and reactive electrical maintenance
  • Fault find and repair complex electrical, robotic and control systems
  • Conduct HV switching, isolation and testing in line with Australian Standards
  • Respond to facility and equipment breakdowns in a timely manner
  • Complete inspections and accurately record works in the Maintenance Management System
  • Promote and comply with Downer’s Zero Harm safety culture
  • Support continuous improvement and 5S initiatives

About You

  • Trade qualified Electrician: Certificate III in Electrotechnology
  • Current unrestricted QLD Electrical Mechanic License
  • HV switching competency and experience in industrial environments
  • Proven experience with automated/robotic systems, PLCs, VSDs and control systems
  • Strong knowledge of QLD electrical regulations and Australian Standards
  • Ability to read schematics and complete digital documentation
  • High‑risk licenses (EWP, Forklift, HV) highly desirable
  • Further education in a related advanced electrical/control discipline is highly desirable
  • Further qualification in Hazardous Areas is highly desirable

Why Join Downer

  • Be part of a nationally significant train manufacturing program
  • Modern, safety‑focused manufacturing environment
  • Career development with a Tier 1 organisation

Apply Now

Join Downer and support the future of train manufacturing in Queensland. For queries, please contact Angela.Versace@downergroup.com (applications will not be accepted via this email).

Downer Group is an employer that acknowledges and embraces the importance or our people’s diverse experiences, talents, and cultures. As an inclusive employer, we welcome applications from everyone.

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About Downer

Enabling communities to thrive.

It’s what we’ve done for more than 150 years. Solving problems. Making the extraordinary run smoothly every day. We’re keeping the lights on and the water flowing. Running the hospitals that take care of us. Delivering the transport that takes us from A to B. Maintaining communication networks that keep people connected. Helping our Government and Defence customers keep them protected. Delivering train fleets. Building bridges, roads and streets. Now we’re building momentum too. Moving forward even faster.

Across Australia and New Zealand, we’re transforming the way we work. Unlocking our potential to lead by example. Using our passion and expertise to deliver complex projects and turn fresh ideas into solutions that make society a better place. Creating opportunities for our people, growth and value for our shareholders, and world-class solutions for our customers. Imagining. Innovating. Engineering. Enabling.

Industry
Construction & Skilled Trades
Company Size
10,000+ employees
Headquarters
North Ryde, AU
Year Founded
1933
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