Maintenance Technician

**At BAE Systems Australia**
- Do interesting work that MATTERS
- ENJOY what you do
- GROW your career
- Be YOU

We work in a thriving sector - one that puts us at the forefront of exciting and meaningful work. Every day we push boundaries to produce some of the world's most innovative and ground breaking technology. Individually we all contribute to our success. Collectively we make the impossible possible.

Recognised for delivering projects of global and national significance that help keep Australia safe, it is our shared passion that shapes our culture, and our people that make it a great place to work.

**About the OPPORTUNITY**

We have an exciting opportunity for a Maintenance Technician (Mechanical) to join our shipyard facilities team on the Hunter Class Frigate program based at Osborne, SA, reporting to the Site Maintenance Manager.

We embrace flexible work arrangements at BAE Systems Australia, such as working a 9-day fortnight and flexible work timings

As a Maintenance Technician you will be responsible for design, development and implementation of ship building equipment, including interconnection, integration, installing, set to work, acceptance testing and maintaining the system and equipment

Key responsibilities include:

- Hands on with maintenance and/or installations of Automated Equipment / OEM.
- Conducting defect analysis and providing technical resolutions
- Ensuring that equipment is operational to best standards
- Providing inputs in planning maintenance schedules
- Engaging with vendors and stakeholders as required
- Review and maintain technical documentation and processes

**About YOU**
- Cert IV Trades Qualifications in Mechanical or equivalent
- Strong background in maintaining, troubleshooting and installing Mechanical, Hydraulic and Pneumatic systems
- Experience in maintaining, repairing, and troubleshooting facilities and Industrial multi-system Production Equipment such as ; complex control systems, sensors, actuators, electric/pneumatic/hydraulic drives, motor pumps, vacuum systems and robotic welding
- A confident technician who can work with mínimal supervision and mentor junior technicians
- You will be a promoter of best practices and contribute towards improving the technical documentation and test procedures
- A background in the Maritime or Naval industry would be desirable

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**About US**

You will be joining a workplace that truly cares about your wellbeing.

Our people are diverse and we value the variety of perspectives this brings, we know that a culture that is inclusive and fosters a sense of belonging is a place we can all make the most of our unique talents and be our best.

As Australia's largest defence company in a rapidly growing sector, you will be connected into a global team and encouraged to explore where your career might take you whether that is a traditional career path or squiggly one, there are infinite possibilities for you at BAE Systems Australia.

BAE Systems recognises the sacrifices of those who have served our Nation and their families. We support our veteran community through our internal veteran network (VetNet Australia) and strong charitable partnerships, internal offerings including reserve service leave, a Veteran Mentoring Program and other exclusive offerings available through our strategic partners.

We are proud to be recognised as an employer of choice for women by WORK180.

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**Clearances**

As a Defence security clearance is required for this role, applicants must be Australian citizens and either possess or be eligible to obtain and maintain appropriate clearances. Further information regarding security clearances.

International Traffic In Arms Regulations (ITAR) are applicable and as such, your nationality may be a factor in determining your suitability for this role. Please visit this webpage for more information.