Structures Examiner – UGL Regional Linx
8-on, 6-off roster- Industry-leading hourly rates, with base rates from $34.81 up to $46.91 per hour (dependent on qualifications and experience)
- Overtime opportunities with applicable penalty rates
- Diverse, challenging and rewarding role
- Strong team culture and supportive work environment
- Long-term project security through to the first quarter of 2032
UGL Regional Linx (UGLRL) operates and maintains the NSW Country Regional Network (CRN), ensuring the safe and reliable movement of passengers and freight across regional New South Wales.
We are currently seeking a Structures Examiner to join our Structures Team. This role can be based in Bathurst, Orange, or West Wyalong, NSW and operates on a fortnightly 8 days on, 6 days off roster.
Your Role as a Structures Examiner
As a Structures Examiner, you will play a critical role in maintaining the safety, reliability, and integrity of infrastructure across the NSW Country Regional Network (CRN). You will conduct inspections and assessments of a diverse range of structural assets, including rail underbridges, road overbridges, footbridges, culverts, signal gantries, tunnels, retaining walls, platforms, lighting towers, and other associated structures. Your findings will support asset management decisions, helping to determine serviceability and inform future maintenance, repair, and renewal programs.
Key Responsibilities
Conduct scheduled inspections and examinations of structures across the CRN.- Assess asset condition and identify structural defects and deterioration.
- Determine the seriousness of defects and escalate critical issues where required.
- Apply relevant defect standards and examination procedures.
- Prepare accurate inspection reports and maintain asset records.
- Update and maintain the integrity of the Asset Database.
- Assist with planning and prioritisation of examination activities.
- Provide technical advice regarding structure condition, repairs, and renewals.
- Use specialist examination equipment safely and effectively.
- Work in accordance with all safety, environmental, and operational requirements.
About You
You are a safety-focused, detail-oriented professional who enjoys working independently while contributing to a highly collaborative team.
You will demonstrate:
- A strong commitment to safety and compliance
- Customer-focused and team-oriented approach
- Accountability and results-driven mindset
- Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills
- Excellent organisational and time management capabilities
- Ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Willingness to learn and adapt to changing technologies, systems, and processes
Your Experience
Essential
- Experience in structures examination, bridge inspection, asset inspection, or a related rail, civil, or structural environment
- Ability to identify and assess structural defects
- Understanding of asset condition assessment and reporting
- Current RIW Card
- White Card
- Current Class C Driver's Licence
- Ability to travel and work away from home during rostered shifts
Highly Regarded
National competencies relevant to Structures Examination- Bridge Examiner qualifications
- Protection Officer competency
- Track Vehicle Operator (Hi-Rail) competency
- Experience working within rail infrastructure environments
- HR or HC Driver's Licence
What We Offer
Diverse opportunities to grow, back yourself and achieve- Ongoing training for career progression
- A competitive remuneration package with employee assistance program for employees and their families, AIA Vitality wellness program and Discounts on private health insurance, vehicles, travel and more
About Us
UGL is a well-known and respected for providing end-to-end engineering, construction, and maintenance services within; rail and transport, communications and technology systems, oil and gas, power, renewables and resources, water and defence markets. At UGL, we value diversity – in the backgrounds, ideas, work styles and perspectives of our team. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and strongly encourage people with disability, Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people, mature aged workers, and people from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply.
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