Maintenance Manager

Maintenance Manager  - CAF Rail Australia

Trust in Motion.

We are currently seeking a Maintenance Manager to secure overall accountability for the successful operation of our Maintenance Department for Canberra Light Rail.

Key Responsibilities of the role:

• Leadership - lead and manage the complete maintenance requirements and the TMP (Technical Maintenance Plan) of the LRV fleet and the Canberra Depot in consultation with the Depot Manager and Client;
• People Management – manage the Maintenance Dept team leaders, technicians (mechanical and electrical/electronic trades) and the Maintenance Planner/Admin role;
• Stakeholder Management – act as intermediary between CAF Rail Australia and our customer on a daily basis and attend strategy and planning meetings as required;
• Fleet Management – supervise and manage work planning and scheduling of predictive and reactive maintenance requirements, including planning of major component changes, modifications and special checks. 
• Communication – ensure you implement routine and effective communication actions to ensure your team and the Management Team is always up to date with Maintenance Department activities and plans; share broader organisational information from CAF Spain, Canberra and other local projects.
• Project Management – oversee the co-ordination, engagement and activity of outside contractors for all maintenance and depot project requirements;
• Supply Chain – work closely with the Procurement Manager to ensure all tooling, component and equipment requirements are identified, planned and available as and when required;
• Strategy – responsible for overall direction of all Maintenance activities to achieve
• Continuous Improvement – identify, promote and analyse maintenance performance KPIs, along with routine review and update of existing procedures, protocols and procedures as required. Identify opportunities to improve business performance.
• Health and Safety – work closely with the HSEQ Manager to ensure that all all Maintenance activities are conducted safely and comply with relevant legislation and industry best practice.
• Ensure a safe and clean working environment by complying with all Australian health and safety, quality and environmental legislative requirements.
• Team Player - be an effective and positive contributor to the Canberra management team comprising Depot Manager, Procurement Manager, HSEQ Manager and HR Manager.
• Direct Reports – Team Leaders, Technicians and Planner/Administrator.

Required profile

Education:

Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, and relevant years’ experience, as follows:

Work Experience:

• 5+ years' experience working in a leadership role within the maintenance department of the rail industry.
• 10+ years' experience working in a maintenance leadership role in transport, defence or heavy industry.
• Experience managing a substantial technical team.

CAF Rail Australia is committed to achieve diversity within the workforce. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander to participate. If you have relevant qualifications or experience to fulfill this position and wish to join one of the world’s leaders in integrated transport solutions, click apply and submit your details with Resume.

About the company

We are a multinational group with over 100 years of experience in the supply of comprehensive transit solutions positioned at the forefront of technology for high value-added sustainable mobility.

The company is a leader of the railway industry offering one of the most comprehensive and flexible arrays of products in railway related markets, such as rolling stock, components, infrastructure, signalling and services (maintenance, refurbishing and financial services).

CAF's committed personnel and the cooperation with our business partners enable us to enhance customer satisfaction and create value for our shareholders.

Currently CAF Offices, Projects and/or Factories have presence in 20 countries within 6 Continents. In Australia CAF is expanding with projects in Canberra, Newcastle, Sydney, and Parramatta. We have a track record of developing regional areas, with our head office based on Beasain, Spain and locally in Sydney.

CAF Rail Australia has already delivered major projects in Australia, such as: Canberra Light Rail, Newcastle Light Rail, Inner West line Light Rail Sydney. Currently CAF Rail Australia are developing Regional Rail and Parramatta light rail projects with extensions of others.

We will not stop here; and are committed to seek further opportunities to provide sustainable mobility for all.

For more information:

Visit https://www.cafmobility.com

Follow us on LinkedIn: CAF (Construcciones y Auxiliar de Ferrocarril)