Skilled Worker in Electrical Engineering 16.7Hz OCS/MAGE (Overhead Contact System Reconstruction), Assembly
- Vienna
- Full Time
We ensure that railway facilities are reliably available for our rail customers. With our technical expertise, we make a key contribution to safe and punctual rail transport. We are the 6,000 colleagues from the **Track Management and Infrastructure Development (SAE)** business unit.
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Your Job
- Inspection, troubleshooting, maintenance, and repair of electrical engineering systems (overhead lines/contact lines)
- Operation and support of the overhead line reconstruction machine during conversion, renewal, and maintenance work on overhead line systems
- Carrying out assembly and disassembly work on contact wires, catenary wires, and overhead line components.
- Operating and controlling the required traction vehicles and vehicles for construction.
- Providing technical instructions to workers and assisting them. Additionally, you ensure the strict adherence to all guidelines and instructions.
- Assessing material and equipment needs and maintaining records for inspection reports, construction logs, and performance records.
- When necessary, you handle safety tasks.
Your Profile
- Successful completion of an apprenticeship as an electrical machine technician, electrical technician, railway electrical technician, or graduation from a technical college in electrical engineering or electronics,
along with several years of professional experience - High willingness to travel for regular assignments across Austria (assembly work): Our work takes place continuously throughout Austria.
- Flexibility in terms of working hours and a clear willingness to perform regular weekend and night shifts.
- A valid category B driving licence (for all passenger cars): for mobility from the first day of work
- Desire for professional development and taking on responsibility (e.g., training as a traction vehicle driver)
- Excellent German language skills
- Required physical and mental fitness (assessed during recruitment) as well as freedom from vertigo when working at heights
Our Offer
- A goal-oriented and experienced team looks forward to welcoming you and supporting you in your start and daily tasks.
- Excellent development opportunities: Many career paths are open to you, including roles with high responsibility.
- The opportunity to further develop through numerous training modules.
- Our in-house housing service offers ÖBB employee housing nationwide.
- Special conditions for rail travel and in our travel agencies, holiday homes, and apartments in popular domestic holiday regions.
- You have the option to take advantage of the travel benefit (= rail ticket) and explore Austria with ÖBB. This way, you not only work on climate-friendly mobility but can also travel environmentally friendly with your family.
- The health of our employees is important to us, which is why we regularly offer health check-ups. Health days and vaccination campaigns are also part of the annual programme.
- A varied job.
- At the start, we plan your personal training path: Step by step, you will develop into an implementation manager (master craftsman qualification).
- You can attend all courses during your paid working hours.
- You will learn how to correctly and safely operate construction trains and vehicles for maintenance.
- For the position of "Skilled Worker in Electrical Engineering," a minimum gross annual salary of €42,807.10 is provided for 38.5 hours per week. You may also receive a travel allowance, depending on the role and assignment.
Your Application
Please apply online with:
- Cover letter
- CV
- Certificates
- As an internal applicant, please also ideally include your SAP applicant extract.
Women are an indispensable part of our success and corporate culture. We therefore particularly welcome applications from women, who will be given preference in the event of equal qualifications – taking into account the relevant framework conditions of all applications.
Please note that a criminal record certificate must be submitted as part of the recruitment process.
Contact Persons
For technical questions about this job advertisement, Jacqueline Madl is available at +43 664 88336967.
For general questions about the application process, the ÖBB Recruiting Team can be reached at 05 1778 97 77888.
About the Company:
Since 1923, we have shaped mobility in Austria as ÖBB: We transport people and goods and work on solutions for rail, bus, and logistics. Our investments in rail infrastructure contribute to the Austrian economy. As one of Austria's largest employers (*), ÖBB offers various professional fields, supports employees in their professional and personal development, and implements measures to promote their health. Together, we work on a corporate culture characterised by appreciation and respectful collaboration.
(*) Source: Firmium, "Largest Employers in Austria", https://www.firmium.ch/blog/groesste-arbeitgeber-oesterreich
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