Structures Examiner

Structures Examiner - UGL Regional Linx

8-on, 6-off roster
Industry-leading hourly rates, with base rates from $34.81 up to $46.91 per hour (dependent on qualifications and experience)
Overtime opportunities with applicable penalty rates
Diverse, challenging and rewarding role
Strong team culture and supportive work environment
Long-term project security through to the first quarter of 2032

UGL Regional Linx (UGLRL) operates and maintains the NSW Country Regional Network (CRN), ensuring the safe and reliable movement of passengers and freight across regional New South Wales.
We are currently seeking a Structures Examiner to join our Structures Team. This role can be based in Bathurst, Orange, or West Wyalong, NSW and operates on a fortnightly 8 days on, 6 days off roster.

Your Role as a Structures Examiner

As a Structures Examiner, you will play a critical role in maintaining the safety, reliability, and integrity of infrastructure across the NSW Country Regional Network (CRN). You will conduct inspections and assessments of a diverse range of structural assets, including rail underbridges, road overbridges, footbridges, culverts, signal gantries, tunnels, retaining walls, platforms, lighting towers, and other associated structures. Your findings will support asset management decisions, helping to determine serviceability and inform future maintenance, repair, and renewal programs.

Key Responsibilities

Conduct scheduled inspections and examinations of structures across the CRN.
Assess asset condition and identify structural defects and deterioration.
Determine the seriousness of defects and escalate critical issues where required.
Apply relevant defect standards and examination procedures.
Prepare accurate inspection reports and maintain asset records.
Update and maintain the integrity of the Asset Database.
Assist with planning and prioritisation of examination activities.
Provide technical advice regarding structure condition, repairs, and renewals.
Use specialist examination equipment safely and effectively.
Work in accordance with all safety, environmental, and operational requirements.

About You

You are a safety-focused, detail-oriented professional who enjoys working independently while contributing to a highly collaborative team.
You will demonstrate:
A strong commitment to safety and compliance
Customer-focused and team-oriented approach
Accountability and results-driven mindset
Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills
Excellent organisational and time management capabilities
Ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Willingness to learn and adapt to changing technologies, systems, and processes

Your Experience

Essential
Experience in structures examination, bridge inspection, asset inspection, or a related rail, civil, or structural environment
Ability to identify and assess structural defects
Understanding of asset condition assessment and reporting
Current RIW Card
White Card
Current Class C Driver's Licence
Ability to travel and work away from home during rostered shifts

Highly Regarded

National competencies relevant to Structures Examination
Bridge Examiner qualifications
Protection Officer competency
Track Vehicle Operator (Hi-Rail) competency
Experience working within rail infrastructure environments
HR or HC Driver's Licence

What We Offer

Diverse opportunities to grow, back yourself and achieve
Ongoing training for career progression
A competitive remuneration package with employee assistance program for employees and their families, AIA Vitality wellness program and Discounts on private health insurance, vehicles, travel and more

About Us

UGL is a well-known and respected for providing end-to-end engineering, construction, and maintenance services within; rail and transport, communications and technology systems, oil and gas, power, renewables and resources, water and defence markets. At UGL, we value diversity - in the backgrounds, ideas, work styles and perspectives of our team. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and strongly encourage people with disability, Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people, mature aged workers, and people from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply.

Job #268713