Signalling Electrician

About Laing O’Rourke

Laing O’Rourke is a $6 billion international operation with over 50 years of involvement in Australian construction and infrastructure including more than a decade under the Laing O’Rourke banner. We are currently delivering some of Australia’s most exciting projects across the transport, building construction, defence, airports, mining, civil and social infrastructure sectors. Laing O’Rourke is committed to becoming the recognised leader for innovation and excellence in the construction industry. Laing O’Rourke is proud to hold the Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA) Citation - Employer of Choice for Gender Equality.

About the role

Laing O'Rourke Rail Operations - Signalling (NSW) is growing and we are looking for experienced Rail Signalling Electricians to join our team.

We are currently recruiting for multiple Rail Signalling Electrician personnel to join our team based out of our Seven Hills Depot. You will be required to work across all our sites in Sydney / NSW and surrounding Sydney Trains and ARTC network, implementing varying levels of Signalling works for activities being undertaken in the rail corridor. There is potential to travel to regional areas as and when required.

To be successful you will be able ideally fulfil the requirements below:

• Current C Class Drivers Licence
• Construction industry white card
• Rail Industry Worker Card (RIW), with the following
• Licensed Sydney trains Signal Technician
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in similar role
• Certificate of Competency on both Sydney Trains and ARTC networks as a Signal Electrician
• Full ability to pass a pre-employment medical, including Rail CAT Specific medical & drug and alcohol screening
• Available to cover weekends, based on project requirements.

We are looking for people that are:

• Committed to ensuring that all requirements of Signalling Safeworking rules are implemented in the field
• Excellent communicators and able to confidently work with high performance rail teams
• Able to work weekends and nightshifts when required
• Follow Laing O’Rourke Safety Principles
• Undertake additional training as and when required
• Solid experience working effectively in a team-based environment
• Experience adapting to change in a working environment
• Willingness to embrace new ideas/learning
• Solid time management and organisational skills
• Practical experience in risk assessment of activities and tasks
• Willingness to mentor and train new team members joining the project team
• Ability to compile Signalling packages for specific project works

Our aim is to create a workplace where people are respected and encouraged to fulfill their potential.

We embrace all employee difference and foster a culture that supports diversity and inclusion.

Benefits

We work hard to create an environment that brings out the best in our people. We believe in building careers through providing a safe, connected and innovative culture that supports ongoing growth and development. We offer industry-leading benefits such as specialised learning and development programs, a mental health and wellbeing program, industry leading paid parental leave policy, family friendly work practices, additional purchased leave option and coaching programs for staff on parental leave.

Diversity & Inclusion

We are committed to building a workforce that reflects the diverse society in which we live and work. We recognise the increasing importance of flexible work arrangements and family friendly work practices to enable and maintain a diverse, adaptive and high performing workforce.

As a proud RAP organisation, Laing O'Rourke is committed to achieving a diverse workforce and strongly encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders and people from culturally diverse backgrounds. Download our Innovate Reconciliation Action Plan at www.laingorourke.com

Applications from recruitment agencies will not be considered.