
Electrician (Rail Signalling)
Job Description
Wedgefield, AU
About John Holland
We are currently seeking an Electrician (Rail Signalling) to work within our Western Australian Signalling and Communications Team, based in the Pilbara, WA. This role will be reporting to the Electrical Supervisor and will be Pilbara based on a 2/1 roster. (Perth as a point of hire).
What you will do
Signal Electricians are responsible for the installation and removal of power/signal cable and wiring of infrastructure in the rail corridor including but not limited to:
Termination of train stop disconnection boxes and equipment
Termination of points disconnection boxes and equipment
Termination of main aspect and subsidiary signals
Termination of location cases
Termination of signalling bungalow equipment
Termination of track circuit equipment
Jointing of cables
Assist with testing
Work closely with Signal Mechanics who are responsible for the installation of signalling infrastructure
What we are looking for
- Rail signalling experience
- Fabrication and termination hand skills
- Safe operation of electrical tooling
- Comprehension of electrical drawings/layouts
- Team orientated and ability to work autonomously as required
- Decision making skills
- Willingness to adapt and learn
- Flexibility of working times
- Clear and concise communication skills (written and oral)
- Importance on safety, quality, time and stock management
- Housekeeping practices
- Reliable and prompt
- What we offer
Competitive salary and benefits, including salary continuance and salary sacrifice options
Flexible work arrangements and generous leave, including 18 weeks paid parental leave
Career development through technical, leadership and emerging talent programs
Opportunities to work on some of Australia's most iconic projects
A diverse and inclusive culture where everyone feels they belong
* Wellbeing support and benefits designed to help you thrive
At John Holland, our purpose is simple: we transform lives with everything we do.
We know infrastructure is about people - our customers, our employees and the communities we work in every day. That's what sets us apart: deep expertise, proven capability and a genuine commitment to creating better outcomes for people along the way.
With expertise spanning engineering, construction and operations, we're delivering the projects and services that keep communities moving. From rail, roads and bridges to hospitals and stadiums, we've helped shape Australia through iconic projects. You'll even see us operating buses, trains and trams.
Be part of a team that's up for the challenge of transforming lives.
John Holland does not accept any speculative or unsolicited CV’s from agencies that have been sent to our internal recruitment team or hiring managers.
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