Substations Testers

Melbourne is Australia’s fastest growing city, and public transport is vital to keeping it moving. Since 2009, Metro has proudly operated and maintained a world-class train service and delivered major transport projects that shape the future of our city. Guided by our value of Safely Always, we are one team dedicated to ensuring everyone gets home safely while helping to connect and create a better Melbourne.

We’re currently seeking a candidate for a Day Shift Substation Tester position, based at MTM’s Burnley depot.

The Substation Tester is responsible for routine maintenance, fault investigations, commissioning and acceptance testing of all equipment associated with traction substations, tie-stations, industrial substations and signal power systems.   

Key Responsibilities

• Maintenance testing traction substations, tie-stations and signal power systems.   
• Commissioning and acceptance testing of new and existing traction substations, tie-stations and signal power systems.   
• System fault Investigations
• Planning testing activities
• Preparing test plans 

Mandatory Qualifications & Experience

• ESI Cert IV Substations
• Electrician's Licence (known as A Class/A/E licence)
• Experience in working in substation environment
• Understanding of measuring equipment used in protection schemes (instrument transformers, transducers) 
• Ability to read, interpret and fault find using electrical drawings (schematics, SLDs etc.)
• Computer skills and ability to learn software packages
• Experience is fault investigations and reporting 
• Strong commitment to quality assurance, workplace health & safety and the environment
• Current Driver's license
• Rail Industry Worker Card
• Current First Aid and CPR

Interested?

If this role aligns with your experience and career goals, we’d love to hear from you. Help us connect people and places across a growing Melbourne.

Not sure you meet every requirement?
We encourage all candidates to apply. Metro is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce that reflects the communities we serve.

Metro’s commitment to an inclusive workforce

At Metro, we move Melbourne and we’re powered by our people. We’re committed to building a workforce that reflects our diverse communities and celebrates the unique perspectives each person brings. Inclusion, respect and opportunity shape how we work and we invite you to join us in creating a workplace where everyone can thrive.