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3 year project
Perth based role for the first 18 months
Join a global leader in the mining and resources sector
About the Role
WorkPac are seeking a Testing Lead for an exciting new decarbonisation project based with our client, Rio Tinto Rail Division. The Rail Decarbonisation team is leading a study to determine options available to decarbonise our railway. We are looking for a motivated individual to join our team delivering the Battery Electric Locomotive (BEL) Proof of Concept (PoC).
The Lead Tester will have responsibility for the development, safe execution, and satisfactory completion of the testing activities alongside our existing operations. Working within an integrated team from across the wider business, you will ensure alignment to the project schedule and quality expectations to meet the PoC objectives. You will be the primary interface with the Sustaining Capital and AutoHaul commissioning teams.
The successful candidate will be self-motivated professional with a passion for testing, commissioning and decarbonisation. We are seeking a collaborative individual with demonstrated teamwork skills and previous experience working successfully with cross functional teams.
Working within an integrated team from across the wider business, you will ensure alignment to the project schedule and quality expectations to meet the PoC objectives. You will be the primary interface with the Sustaining Capital and AutoHaul?? commissioning teams.
The PoC objectives are key to informing Rio Tinto???s decarbonisation strategy and you will require a research and development mindset with the ability to adjust your approach to help solve one of the largest challenges of our lifetime.
Duties and Responsibilities
Development and quality assurance of the PoC test plan
Executing testing, planning and logistics, deployment and commissioning activities
Overall coordination of the test team resources
Skills and Experience
Experience working with complex supply chains or railway operations
Demonstrated experience delivering testing and commissioning activities and proficiency in testing principles and documentation of results
Leadership experience delivering project in brownfields and operational environments?
Understanding of safety assurance requirements for the testing and commissioning of safety critical systems?
Time management skills with the ability to deliver schedule-based outcomes?
Developed stakeholder engagement, influencing, and facilitation skills
Tertiary education in Engineering or equivalent industry experience
Technical experience in one or more of the following disciplines is beneficial but not essential; Locomotive traction systems, Charging infrastructure and related control systems or safety critical operational and control systems
Please be aware that proof of COVID-19 vaccination may apply in accordance with Public Health Orders, State Health Directions and/or site specific Health and Safety requirements.
Reference Number 7469J20232805
How to Apply
Click onto the 'Apply' button or for more information, please contact WorkPac Principal Consultant - Racquel Clibbens on (02) 4927 7795 or racquel.clibbens@workpac.com and quote the above reference number.
About WorkPac
WorkPac is Australia's leading, privately owned recruitment provider to the mining, construction, engineering, oil and gas and healthcare sectors. We are proud to partner with some of the country's leading companies to deliver rewarding career opportunities. Looking after our employees is important to us. Through our myrewards platform, we offer benefits from retail rewards through to financial, health cover, insurance, superannuation services and more.
At WorkPac, we recognise we are strengthened by diversity. We are committed to providing a work environment in which everyone is included, treated fairly and with respect. We are an Equal Opportunity employer and we encourage applications from women and Indigenous people.
Rail Lead Tester
| Job title: | Rail Lead Tester |
| Contract type: | Casual |
| Location: | Perth |
| Industry: | Engineering Mining, Oil and Gas |
| Job expiry: | 2023-03-01 |
| Reference: | 7469J20232805 |
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