About Us:
RATP Dev Western Sydney Airport (RDWSA) is a subsidiary of the RATP Group, a global leader in high-capacity urban rail and the world's third largest public transport operator.
Our 25,000 people design, operate, maintain and modernise urban and interurban transportation networks. We serve more than 100 cities in 17 countries, delivering tailored mobility solutions that address each community's unique environmental, social, and economic challenges.
We build, deliver and commit for the best of public transport every day, everywhere, for everybody, making it the natural choice for cities and passengers.
As an Operator & Maintainer to the Australian Federal and NSW Governments, Parklife Metro is leading a transformative metro project connecting St Marys to Bradfield and the new Western Sydney Airport.
The Parklife Metro (PLM) consortium, comprising Plenary, RATP Dev, Siemens and Webuild, is delivering the Stations, Systems, Trains and Operations & Maintenance (SSTOM) package for the Sydney Metro – Western Sydney Airport project.
RDWSA will proudly operate and maintain six new stations, 12 metro trains, core rail systems, and a state-of-the-art stabling and maintenance facility at Orchard Hills for 15 years following commencement of operations.
About the Role:
Reporting to the O&M Readiness Director, you will play a key role in supporting the successful transition of Communications & Control Systems assets from project delivery into operations and maintenance.
Working closely with Engineering, Maintenance, Operations, Digital and Commercial teams, you will support defect management, Testing & Commissioning, asset acceptance, handover and operational readiness activities. You will provide technical assurance to ensure critical communications and control systems are safe, compliant, maintainable and ready for passenger service.
Prior to Trial Operations-
Provide O&M and maintainability input into design reviews, Testing & Commissioning (T&C), and progressive asset acceptance activities.
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Support defect governance activities, ensuring defects, non-conformances and incomplete works are identified, assessed and tracked.
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Participate in inspections, technical reviews and asset walkdowns across stations, tunnels and maintenance facilities.
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Review asset handover packages, including asset registers, as-built records, maintenance documentation, warranties and technical data.
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Support the development of maintenance requirements, competencies, spares strategies and asset information.
During Trial Operations and Transition to Operations
- Manage and support the close-out of outstanding defects during the Defects Correction Period.
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Conduct technical assessments and support engineering risk reviews and investigations.
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Review design changes, configuration updates and concessions impacting communications and control systems.
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Support knowledge transfer, asset readiness activities and the transition of operational responsibilities to long-term maintenance teams.
About You
You are a collaborative and detail-oriented engineering professional with experience in communications, control systems, telecommunications, networking or rail systems. You are passionate about technology, operational readiness and delivering reliable infrastructure solutions within a complex, safety-critical environment.
You will bring:
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Typically 5+ years of experience in communications systems, control systems, ICT/OT, networking, telecommunications or rail systems environments.
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Demonstrated experience supporting asset handover, defect management, Testing & Commissioning and Operational Readiness activities.
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Knowledge of communications networks, CCTV, passenger information systems, radio systems, central control systems or related technologies.
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Experience working with integrated systems and managing multiple technical interfaces.
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Tertiary qualifications in Electrical, Electronics, Telecommunications, Communications, Systems Engineering, ICT/Network Engineering or a related discipline.
At RATP Dev, we believe great public transport is delivered by diverse people with diverse perspectives. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds - including women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, culturally and linguistically diverse communities, people living with disability, veterans, and the LGBTQIA+ community. We hire based on capability, potential, and values, and we are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels respected, supported, and empowered to thrive.
