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Location: Rockhampton

Remuneration/Benefit: Attractive Remuneration and roster

About the role:

Aurizon Network Asset Management is looking for a Structures Inspector to join the Structures Assets Team. Performing asset inspections on structures such as bridges and culverts, you will work as a pair of inspectors (in a broader team of 9) as you travel around the Blackwater and Moura rail systems ensuring the safety, reliability and performance of our structural assets. The role primarily includes:

• Inspecting structures (including culverts, bridges, retaining walls, access gantries) to identify and record defects, assess condition and support information capture to inform maintenance and renewal requirements
• Capturing high quality information including photos from various devices, including drones, to assist the team in understanding defects, condition and risk
• Planning and organising your own travel arrangements in line with the relevant inspection period and location of assets
• Examining infrastructure in accordance with Standards and Procedures and report findings and escalate where works are required to ensure the ongoing safety and resilience of the rail network
• Carrying out audits and project supervision as required
• Assist in the ongoing development and improvement of documented working processes, including leveraging technologies to better capture asset condition and defects

About you:

This is a unique role, where we are keen to coach and train you to our standards. What do we ask in return? That you are keen, motivated and have a high attention to detail.

• Open Driver’s Licence (mandatory)
• Enjoy a largely field based role and regular travel - 70% field based, 30% in the office (often away 3 nights at a time)

Specific Skills:

• A sound level of computer literacy in order to efficiently work with high levels of asset data / information across multiple systems
• Ability to apply critically thinking - considering defects in the context of the asset use and performance across the lifecycle
• Knowledge of structures, including defect types, maintenance methods, construction methodology, safety standards, systems and processes - highly regarded
• Ability to understand the technical aspects of structural infrastructure (eg. Load paths, failure modes etc) – highly regarded

Qualifications and Experience

• A background in and knowledge of Structures and/or Rail Track Infrastructure (Desirable).
• Qualifications relevant to Structures and/or Rail Track Infrastructure (Desirable).

What we offer you:

• A roster with a good work-life balance
• A competitive salary in line with the relevant EA, which includes the provision for overtime and working away allowances
• Ability to progress your career in asset management and maintenance, with a clear pathway into works supervision and Project Management
• The ability to manage your own travel program (in line with inspection requirements) to provide a level of flexibility to suit your own personal and family commitments

At Aurizon, we support the development and growth of our employees. With a national portfolio of operations, we offer long-term and exciting career opportunities. 

Some of our benefits include:

• Development and growth opportunities.
• Access to mentoring and development programs.
• Discounts on selected health insurance funds, personal travel, gyms, vehicles and retail brands.
• Parental leave program and super booster.

About Aurizon.

Aurizon is Australia’s largest rail freight operator and a top 100 ASX company. Each year, we deliver more than 250 million tonnes of Australian commodities right across the country. Aurizon is crucial to the Australian economy, connecting miners, primary producers and industry with international and domestic markets. 

Look to Aurizon for a diverse and collaborative culture.

At Aurizon, we are proud of our diverse, collaborative, creative and high-performance culture. We celebrate the contribution of every employee and provide opportunities for career development in a dynamic, caring, and inclusive work environment.

To learn about us and our company values, please visit www.aurizon.com.au/careers