Maintenance Engineer - Track & Civil (Rockhampton)

The Bowen Rail Company is Queensland’s next-generation rail business, created to transport Queensland’s high-quality resources for export to the world. The business is head-quartered in Bowen, North Queensland, where it is part of a highly skilled rail and resources industry. Guided by a senior leadership team with more than 150 years combined experience in the rail and resources industry, BRC stands apart for the passion, diversity, and expertise of our people. They make us what we are. Our workforce is made up of people from different backgrounds, experiences, ages, and ability. About the Role Reporting to the Maintenance Manager – Track & Civil, this role is responsible for managing the safe delivery of engineering, maintenance, renewals and capital projects on the Carmichael Rail Network. Key Deliverables:
- Safety Leadership: Set the standard for safety at Bowen Rail Company. Demonstrate visible safety leadership in line with the values
- Ensure compliance with all HSE Policies and Procedures, Rail Safety Management, Statutory Legislation including the Work Health and Safety Act 2011 and other relevant rail site rules
- Liaise with supervisors and teams to ensure safety compliance and the creation of a protected working environment
- Ensure safety risks are mitigated by conducting field leadership activities.
- Participate in safety meetings and assigned projects, reviewing incidents and implementing change
- Plan and execute maintenance projects taking into account safety, environmental, cost, quality & engineering considerations
- Undertake project management activities including scoping, budgets, documentation for track & civil assets
- Lead planning activities within assistance from internal stakeholders
- Ensure risk assessment techniques are adopted during the planning and execution process
- Develop and review maintenance and engineering standards, procedures and work instructions
- Provide technical advice to maintenance personnel including maintenance partners
- Troubleshoot issues and engage in continuous improvement initiatives.
- Manage suppliers, maintenance partners and third party contractors as required as per contractual requirements
- Completion of Quality Assurance processes – ITP’s, method statements, site records, audits & other project documentation
- Participate in planning user groups, supplier reviews, forums, project and operational excellence working groups and general technical services meetings/discussions About You Core Capabilities
- Manages self with resilience and integrity, particularly in a changing environment
- Works collaboratively, communicates effectively, both written and verbal
- Understands the requirements of the position and proactively works to deliver performance aligned outcomes Essential
- Previous 5 years’ experience in rail maintenance/ construction or related industry
- Tertiary degree in Engineering discipline
- Current Unrestricted ‘C’ Class Australian Drivers licence
- Proven experience in the delivery and execution of works in achieving required outcomes
- Demonstrated experience in planning and monitoring of resources within area of accountability
- Strong planning & organisation skills
- Effective problem solving and conflict management skills with experience in leading a safety culture
- Ability to commute across Bowen Rail Company sites. Desirable
- RPEQ Certification
- SARC
- Safely Access the Rail Corridor (Nationally Accredited) About Our Process At Bowen Rail Company, we are guided by our A.S.P.I.R.E. values and are committed to employing individuals who align with our values and meet the essential requirements of the role. As part of the recruitment process, candidates will be required to participate in a number of checks which may be conducted to demonstrate applicant’s suitability for a role including police / criminal background checks, qualification checks, medical, drug and alcohol testing, due diligence checks, right to work checks, and/or reference checks. Please APPLY NOW and submit your application Applications close: 14 June 2026 Apply on Kit Job: kitjobau.com/job/3q2v7s