Pichi Richi Railway Preservation Society Incorporated

              MASTER STEAM LOCOMOTIVE MECHANIC


    To support the Pichi Richi Railway's train operations,the Master Steam
  Locomotive Mechanic is required to provide timely maintenance to ensure
  equipment required to operate trains is available in safe and reliable 
 conditions, Work will predomirianlly relate to steam locomotive and 
 rollingstock running gear. Occasional other work may be required to assist
 other departments to support the train operations,The position requires 
 considerable interaction with the Railway's volunteer workforce.               '
   Required Outcomes.
 1. Have locomotives, rollingstock and track inspection vehicles available 
    when required for agreed operational requirements in a reliable and safe
    condition.
 2.  Overcome the accumulated backlog of deferred maintenance.
 3. Enhance the job satisfaction and skill level of volunteers in the
    workshops in Skills and Knowledge
 4.  Maintenance and operation of locomotives (steam and diesel) and plain
    bearing rollingstock.         =,
 5. Knowledge of Westinghouse braking systems.
 6. Current OHS & W Act & Regulations. 
  Qualifications
 7. Relevant training and experience to at least a trade level in an 
    appropriate mechanical engineering field.
 8. Licence to operate mobile crane or similar equipment desirable.
 9. Australian Certificate of Competency for boilers or Reciprocating Steam
 Engine (or equivalent) desirable.
  Special Conditions
    Initially a contract position of 18 months duration based at Quorn, in 
 the Flinders Ranges. Because of the need to work and liaise with the
 volunteer workforce, flexibility of working hours will be necessary
 including some weekend and out of hours work.
    A copy of the Job and Person Description or enquires in the first 
 instance may be directed to Mr Richard Atkinson on mobile 0414 803 430.
 Written applications only, including contact telephone number, should be 
 addressed to: 
         Complete Personnel
          PO Box 1821
         PORT AUGUSTA  SA 5700

                    
           Applications close Wednesday, July 12, 2000.
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      Pichi Richi Railway Preservation Society Incorporated
       
           EXPRESSIONS' OF  INTEREST. TRAIN CREWS

   The PRRPS operates heritage steam trains from , Quorn in the Flinders 
 Ranges, To improve operational flexilablity and reliability expressions
 of interest from persons to fill key  positions on a casual basis to 
 support volunteer  crews. Key roles are Steam Loco Driver, Steam Locomotive
 Fireman and ,Guard / train  Controller. 
     Persons with appropriate qualifications, or part qualifications and/or
    experience are Sought.
    Such qualifications or experience include: Boiler Attendants Ticket  
    Recipiocating Steam  Certificate of Competency (or equivalent) -
    Steam Locomotive and Traction Engine Drivers Ticket - 
    Ticket from a recognised Railway (Australian or overseas) - 
    Railway Safe Working  qualifications.

* Jt is anticipated that additional training and assessment will be required 
  (and provided) in PRRPS Rules and Operating Procedures.
  Initial contact should be by telephone   6 to 9pm.
   either - Hayden Hart  08 8648 6570
   or - Richard Atkinson 08 8524 4814
  Written applications only, including contact telephone number, should be
  addressed to:
   The Secretary
   PRRPS Inc
   Railway Terrace
   QUORN SA 5433


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