Rail Electrical Test & Commissioning Supervisor

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About Us

A career at Hitachi Rail will help create a legacy. With operations in every corner of the world, our work goes to the cutting-edge of digital transformation and technology. From the multi-cultural strength of our global organisation to the sustainable and innovative ways we work to bring people together, there’s something for everyone to get stuck into. And that’s where you come in.

Job Description:

Hitachi Rail is looking for an enthusiastic, self-motivated Rail Electrical Test & Commissioning Supervisor with strong leadership capability, technical expertise, and experience delivering electrical installation, testing, and commissioning activities within complex rail infrastructure environments. This position is based in Brisbane, Australia.

As the Rail Electrical Test & Commissioning Supervisor, you will be responsible for supervising and coordinating electrical installation, compliance testing, commissioning, and energisation activities across rail systems projects. Acting as the nominated Electrical Supervisor and Qualified Technical Person (QTP) where required, you will provide technical leadership to project teams and contractors, ensuring all works are delivered safely, efficiently, and in compliance with applicable electrical legislation, rail standards, and project requirements.

The role will play a critical part in supporting the integration, testing, commissioning, acceptance, and handover of telecommunications and electrical assets into operational service. You will work closely with engineering, construction, commissioning, operations, and client stakeholders to achieve successful project outcomes while maintaining the highest standards of safety, quality, and compliance.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise electrical installation, testing, commissioning, and energisation activities across rail infrastructure projects.
• Act as the nominated Electrical Supervisor and Qualified Technical Person (QTP) where required.
• Conduct and witness electrical compliance testing and ensure all testing records are accurately maintained.
• Identify electrical defects and non-conformances and coordinate corrective actions through to closure.
• Review engineering drawings and documentation and provide constructability, safety, and compliance feedback.
• Support FAT, SAT, integrated testing, commissioning, and operational readiness activities.
• Prepare and maintain test records, commissioning reports, completion documentation, and as-built drawings.
• Coordinate contractors, suppliers, and project teams to ensure safe and efficient delivery of work.
• Ensure compliance with electrical safety legislation, rail standards, project procedures, and quality requirements.
• Support asset acceptance, handover, and operational readiness activities.
• Provide technical guidance and leadership to site personnel and subcontractors.
• Support the safe integration of electrical and telecommunications systems into operational railway environments.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives that enhance project delivery, quality, and safety outcomes.

About You

• Demonstrated experience supervising electrical installation, testing, and commissioning activities within rail, signalling, telecommunications, or critical infrastructure environments.
• Strong understanding of electrical safety legislation, compliance requirements, permit systems, and safe working practices.
• Experience supporting Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT), Site Acceptance Testing (SAT), commissioning, and asset acceptance activities.
• Ability to coordinate multidisciplinary teams and contractors in live operational and safety-critical environments.
• Proven capability in identifying, managing, and closing defects and non-conformances to support project delivery.
• Strong technical understanding of rail systems and interfaces between electrical, signalling, telecommunications, and operational technology systems.
• Experience reviewing drawings, specifications, and technical documentation and providing constructability and compliance feedback.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills with the ability to build effective working relationships across multiple delivery teams.
• Strong organisational skills with experience maintaining accurate testing records, commissioning documentation, and as-built information.
• Commitment to promoting a proactive safety culture and continuous improvement mindset.

Skills & Experience

• Current Electrical Worker Licence (Queensland or equivalent Australian State/Territory licence).
• Current Construction Industry White Card.
• Demonstrated knowledge of rail operations and interfaces with signalling, telecommunications, traction power, and train systems.
• Project reporting experience, leadership development training, or equivalent practical supervisory experience.
• Experience supervising installation, testing, and commissioning activities within rail, signalling, telecommunications, or critical infrastructure environments.
• Experience producing CAD mark-ups and as-built documentation.
• Working knowledge of relevant rail industry standards, electrical standards, and commissioning practices.
• Ability to plan, coordinate, and execute testing and commissioning activities within demanding project environments.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Proven fault-finding, troubleshooting, and problem-solving capability.
• Strong understanding of quality assurance, compliance, and safety management principles.
• Demonstrated leadership experience managing contractors and technical teams.
• Ability to interpret electrical drawings, specifications, and technical documentation.
• Adaptable and willing to learn emerging technologies, systems, and industry processes.

What We Offer

• Annual performance, development, and salary review process.
• Ongoing professional development and training.
• Salary continuance.
• Health and Wellbeing initiatives throughout the year (incl. flu vaccinations).
• Employee Assistance Program (employees and family).
• Days off per year sponsored by the company in addition to the statutory public holidays and leave entitlements.
• Invitation to attend and participate in Company sponsored social events throughout the year.

Thank you for your interest in Hitachi Rail. If your application is of interest, we will be in contact. Please do not hesitate to discover more about us and our latest jobs athttps://www.hitachirail.com/careers.

At Hitachi Rail, there is a place for everyone.We welcome and value differences in background, age, gender, sexuality, family status, disability, race, nationality, ethnicity, religion, and world view.It is our commitment to create an inclusive environment - we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

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