Welding Inspector (Internally advertised asTechnical and NDT Officer)
QR are looking for an experienced Technical and NDT professional to support our Network Services Infrastructure Planning Team based in Toowoomba.
Summary about this job
Government - State
Company: Queensland Rail
Location: Toowoomba & Darling Downs
Work type: Full Time
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Phone: +61-2-3728-6087
Fax: +61-7-2004-4718
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Detail information about job Welding Inspector (Internally advertised asTechnical and NDT Officer). Terms and conditions vacancy
Founded in 1865, with approximately 6,500 staff, more than $6 billion in fixed and other assets and more than 6,500 kilometres of track, Queensland Rail is dedicated to increasing rail patronage through improved reliability, frequency of services and making rail travel the transport mode of choice in Queensland.
Queensland Rail currently has a permanent opportunity for an experienced Technical and NDT professional to support our Network Services Infrastructure Planning Team in based in Toowoomba. The role is required to complete non-destructive testing of rail welds and turnout components in accordance with Civil Engineering Track Standards for Regional West district with technical requirements relating to all rail infrastructure related issues.
At Queensland Rail we believe safety comes first. Always
We are looking for an experienced Technical and NDT professional to support our Network Services Infrastructure Planning Team in based in Toowoomba.
This critical position is to assist the Infrastructure Planning team with technical requirements relating to all rail infrastructure including but not limited to non-destructive rail/turnout testing
We are looking for a strong team player who has a high commitment to upholding our work safe culture.
Position Responsibilities
- Conduct technical investigations and provide technical advice relating to Rail infrastructure related issues.
- Develop appropriate technical and safety specifications, procedures, work instructions, processes and manuals for all aspects of track construction and maintenance as required.
- Participate in incident investigations and technical track audits as required.
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Undertake non-destructive testing of rail welds and turnout components. Classify, size and report on rail defects found and submit reports on testing outcomes. Produce manual ultrasonic testing program to carry out manual ultrasonic, magnetic particle and liquid penetrant rail testing without direct supervision in response to:
- Aluminothermic welding activity
- Rail damage from derailments
- Electrical arc maintenance welding activity
- Specified proactive testing and retesting strategies in accordance with the requirements if Civil Engineering Track Standards (STD/0077/TEC).
- Input all defects identified into the EAMS system.
- Use Category 3 driver skills and non-destructive testing knowledge to supervise and pilot contracted automated non-destructive test vehicle within boundaries of Regional West district. Must supervise contractor on behalf on Queensland Rail.
To be considered for this position you must have:
- 20300281 Nat Drv Lic C (Qld A < 09.04.96)
- 40010605 G_Diploma Civil Engineering (or higher)
*Please upload a copy of your qualification when submitting your application (a JP certified copy may be required at a later stage).
To apply for this position candidates should have demonstrated experience in the following:
- Sound knowledge of metallurgy and welding procedures
- Sound knowledge of enterprise asset maintenance systems for transport and logistics industries
- Substantial level of skill in analytical and problem solving
- Substantial communication, interpersonal and negotiation skills
- Conduct technical investigations and provide technical advice relating to rail infrastructure related issues
The recruitment and selection process for this position will require shortlisted applicants to undertake online and on-site psychometric assessment and a Pre-Employment Health Assessment including Alcohol and Drug testing.
If you can demonstrate a high level of experience in the above criteria please apply to position number #71191 by clicking onto the "Apply" button. Please submit a resume and covering letter outlining relevant experience by 5pm, 5pm, Sunday 22nd July 2018
Queensland Rail is an equal opportunity employer and encourages women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disabilities and people from non-English speaking backgrounds to apply for this position.
This is a Permanent Full time position, starting salary $88,000 plus Superannuation
In addition to a generous superannuation scheme, Queensland Rail also offers free train travel to and from work on duty days and a healthy work/ life balance.