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.
Description
Hitachi Rail is looking for an enthusiastic self-motivated Factory Electrical Supervisor who thrives in a fast-paced environment. The successful candidate is comfortable performing a wide range of tasks from administrative to strategic. The position is based in Brisbane, Australia.

About the Position:

With record-breaking investment in rail infrastructure and networks to support more livable and sustainable cities and communities across Australia, we’re expanding our team to meet the demands of our growing project portfolio.

Based in Brisbane, you will be part of dynamic, innovative, and collaborative team renowned for its world-class thinking and solutions.

Key responsibilities:

• Plan, lead, and oversee construction activities based on signalling and functional documentation, including 'set to work' supervision.
  
• Manage the Electrical team and subcontractors for ETCS L2 project delivery and coordinate all electrical factory activities according to the project plan.
  
• Optimize project resources, both internal and external, to meet milestones and deliverables.
  
• Collaborate with the HSE team to define site safety requirements and implement HSE initiatives in compliance with regulations.
  
• Ensure HSE compliance, defining site safety requirements, and implementing initiatives.
  
• Provide regular progress reports on construction activities and resource performance evaluations.
  

Skills & Experience:

• Trade qualification in signalling and/or electrical.
  
• 5+ years in Railway signalling.
  
• 5+ years of experience in a similar role.
  
• Demonstrated competency in implementing Health & Safety initiatives.
  
• Outstanding planning and organisational skills.
  
• Demonstrated experience working within a brownfield railway signalling environment.
  
• Knowledge of software tools and technical systems.
  
• Resourceful, resilient, and professional.
  

At Hitachi Rail, we know that a diverse business is a sustainable business. Working collaboratively with a range of internal networks, we’re continuously improving our policies and products. From accessible, sustainable design to achieving a better gender balance. We base these efforts on our core values: Harmony, Sincerity, and Pioneering spirit. And by aligning with these, we’re able to create a workplace where people not only feel comfortable but are given opportunities to thrive.

What we offer:

• Be part of a Global Company that offers a great work life balance.
  
• Many opportunities to progress your career with training and development available.
  
• Salary Continuance Insurance
  
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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 at https://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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