DDG PI

LOB:
DDG PI

Location:
Osborne Shipyard, SA

Grade:
6

Job Type:
Permanent Full Time

Referral Bonus:
$3,000

About The Opportunity
We have exciting new opportunities for Mechanical Technicians for the specialist areas of Auxiliary/HVAC/Hotel Services to join our Hobart Class Destroyer Capability Enhancement, Test and Commissioning Program on a permanent full time basis.

Based at our Osborne Naval Shipyard in Adelaide, we offer flexible work options, including hybrid arrangements and a 9-day fortnight to help you balance work and life.

Reporting to the Auxiliaries or Hotel Services/HVAC Lead, you'll play a key role in conducting Installation & Set to Work (STW) activities, Testing, Commissioning & Maintenance of Ships Systems and Equipment ensuring the continued successful operation of the Destroyers for the Royal Australian Navy.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Set to work, test, integrate and commission equipment and systems.
• Development and preparation of accurate technical documentation including test procedures and reports.
• Provide expert technical (hands on) services to projects.
• Provide input to planning and maintenance of schedules.
• Assist in the design, construction, testing and acceptance of systems.
• Defect analysis, resolution and provision of detailed technical reports.
• Contribute to the analysis of complex technical problems to create solutions where precedent may not exist.
• Make decisions and facilitate problem-solving guided by policies, procedures and business plans, with guidance and oversight from manager.
• Working with minimum supervision, manage own time to address competing task priorities, ensuring all tasking is completed in accordance with assigned budget, schedule and priority.
• Work as directed by Test & Commissioning Technical Lead.
• Act as the ship platform systems mechanical Subject Matter Expert (SME) assuming a crucial role conducting sea trials tests, encompassing its preparation, proficient management, and meticulous execution.
• Carry out tasks in a safe manner including planning isolations of ships systems and writing/reviewing risk assessments.
• Attend training where required to upskill and develop into a Suitably Qualified and Experienced Personnel (SQEP).

About You

• Hold a Certificate III in Engineering - Mechancial (or higher) OR Certificate III in Plumbing Operations (or higher).
• Significant post-trade experience in a complex production or Industrial environment.
• Strong experience in Equipment maintenance and troubleshooting.
• Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to work under pressure and multitask simultaneously within a production environment.
• Demonstrated communication skills with the ability to effectively communicate with employees and customers at all levels.
• Demonstrated professional integrity, advanced level of technical knowledge, objectivity, acceptance of responsibility, maturity of judgement.
• Desire to seek and share good practice and technical knowledge locally to continuously improve own practices whilst improving safety on the worksite.
• Self-motivated and proactive to support working autonomously diagnosing production issues, developing solutions and ensuring issues are driven to closure.
• Possess or be eligible to obtain and maintain appropriate defence security clearance and eligibility to be cleared for International Traffic in Arms (ITAR) regulations.

We believe in hiring for potential, we know that some candidates hesitate if they don't tick all the boxes. If this role interests you, but you don't meet all the criteria, we still encourage you to apply.
Application REQUIREMENTS & CLEARANCES:
To apply, please send through an updated CV, a cover letter outlining why you feel your experience makes you a good fit, along with a copy of your qualification prior to the closing date.

Please note, 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 a Negative Vetting 1 security clearance. 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 note that business impact will need to be considered and negotiated transition plans will be required for internal appointments. Employees are also encouraged to refer others for this vacancy – refer to: Employee Referral Scheme for further information on eligibility and instructions on how to use our online referral portal. Whilst referrals are encouraged for this vacancy, suitable internal applicants will always be given first preference and consideration.