Methods & Optimisation Specialist - Pakenham
Core
Develop, validate, standardize, and continuously improve rolling stock maintenance methods and work instructions for RTS fleets to ensure operational readiness, safety, and efficiency.
Role type
Senior IC methods & optimization specialist (rail maintenance)
Builds
Standardized maintenance procedures, work instructions, task sequences, and tooling requirements for rolling stock fleets
Domain
Rail transit systems and heavy industry maintenance
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
maintenance planning and execution, CMMS/EAM systems (SAP, Maximo, Ellipse), data analysis, procedure development, stakeholder engagement, Lean/Six Sigma/RCM, FRACAS/RAMS/Asset Management, Power BI, project management
Preferred skills
trade or engineering qualification, experience in rail/transport/heavy industry/mining/defence/utilities, advanced Excel, continuous improvement qualifications
Technologies
SAP, Maximo, Ellipse, Power BI, Microsoft Excel
Responsibilities
Improve maintenance work plans and schedules; Identify opportunities to increase productivity and efficiency; Analyse maintenance and asset performance data; Develop and standardise maintenance procedures; Track and report on KPIs such as schedule compliance, productivity, MTBF, and MTTR; Support continuous improvement and problem-solving initiatives
Seniority
Mid-to-Senior, hands-on IC
