Shift Supervisor (Loco Maint)
Core
Lead a skilled maintenance team to support the reliability of a critical locomotive fleet through planned and reactive maintenance.
Role type
frontline shift supervisor (locomotive maintenance)
Builds
safe and efficient delivery of locomotive maintenance activities
Domain
rail transport + heavy mobile equipment maintenance
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
locomotive maintenance, team leadership, maintenance planning, fault-finding, quality assurance, CMMS systems, risk assessment, safety compliance
Preferred skills
supervisory training, rail-specific experience
Technologies
Maximo, SAP
Responsibilities
Lead and direct a team of locomotive maintainers; Allocate work and set shift priorities; Ensure effective handovers between shifts; Enforce compliance with rail safety legislation and WHS requirements; Conduct risk assessments and permit-to-work processes; Supervise maintenance execution including repairs and defect rectification; Verify work quality and complete work orders in CMMS; Provide technical guidance and escalate complex faults.
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities