u&u Recruitment Partners are looking for an experienced Asset & Engineering Manager for a permanent role working on a major rail project in NSW. The role is based in Orange, approximately 250km west of Sydney.

The role is working with the O&M partner for the Country Regional Network- a rail network covering approximately 5,000km, 27,000 hectares, 900 bridge (road and rail) and various structures.

The Role

This is is focusing on the below rail assets connected to the network. Reporting to the CEO, you will be responsible for the overall asset stewardship of all asset and engineering standards and codes to ensure all legislative, safety, design, technology, operations, maintenance, sustainability and other relevant requirements are satisfied. The role will oversee the planning, monitoring, reporting and performance of the networks assets to deliver the service outcomes. The Asset and Engineering Manager role is to assure the asset management framework and system is ready and fit for purpose at contract commencement. The goal of the Asset and Engineering Manager is to successfully deliver the asset management system to deliver effective and efficient maintenance and support future enhancement works on time, within budget, zero safety incidents and meet all quality expectations. The role includes the management of a small internal team and associated contractors through the mobilisation and O&M phase. Stakeholder management is critical to the role, managing interfaces with TfNSW key personnel, local community and the internally within the O&M organisation.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement an Asset Management Systems (AMS) for the networks assets that is fit for purpose and meets all relevant legislative requirements.
• Maximise availability of the networks assets and infrastructure
• Collect and analyse asset data about history, warranty, maintenance, and configuration management.
• Responsible for the management and monitoring of Engineering requirements in accordance with the O&M Deed (Scope of Works)
• Facilitate paradigm shift from reactive to preventive and predictive maintenance
• Lead the planning, monitoring, reporting of the Asset Management Plan, and maintenance works plan are delivered in accordance with the O&M Deed. (50AMP, 10MSP & 3MWP)
• Seek to improve the asset performance and AMS effectiveness. Monitor & Coordinate the Quality assurance plan including reviews, audits, findings, actions and certification requirements.
• Ensure the asset performance, resilience and condition of the networks ssets are maintained to deliver the long term asset outcomes such as for the client within contract requirements.
• Reduce total cost of the network assets’ stewardship
• Increase network capacity, asset life, performance, and ROI
• Implement AM framework consistent with ISO 55001; establish optimal long-term asset strategies
• Ensure compliance with relevant regulatory, legislative, and international standards for AEO and Rail Safety Accreditation
• Custodian of computerised maintenance management system and decision support tools and other external engineering and maintenance standards. Ensure asset-related information within the Electronic Document Management System (EDMS) is controlled; ensure management of asset information in AIS
• Support the Infrastructure Maintenance Manager in the delivery of maintenance, MPM and enhancement works.

About You

• Certified Asset Manager, Systems Assurance Manager or demonstrated equivalent experience.
• Degree or Diploma in an Engineering or related discipline.
• 10+ years business operational experience within an operations and maintenance /resources industries.
• Sound understanding of Asset Management and Systems Assurance standards.
• Experienced in ISO 55001 and decision support tools
• A minimum of 10 years’ demonstrable experience in, and sound understanding of, asset management and / or systems assurance in a multi-disciplined production, manufacturing, maintenance or engineering environment.
• Demonstrated experience with project control techniques, earned value management, risk and opportunity management, and project financial forecasting.
• Strong communication skills (oral & written) including strong negotiation and influencing skills and the ability to establish effective working relationships with a variety of people at different levels both internally and externally.
• Proficient skills in computers: MS Word, Excel, email.
• Experience with Enterprise Asset ,management Systems (EAMs) in an O&M environment.

This role is open to both Australians, candidates with work rights in Australia and experienced Engineers looking to relocate to Australia.

The role is a permanent opportunity, with a chance to work for one of the largest rail organisations in Australia.