Facilities Electrician

Job description

Facilities Electrician

At BAE Systems Australia

Do interesting work that matters

Enjoy what you do

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 opportunity for a Facilities Electrician to join our team based at our Osborne Naval Shipyard, SA. We embrace flexible work arrangements at BAE Systems Australia, such as working a 9-day fortnight.

As a Site Maintenance Electrical Technician you will be responsible for the maintenance of the shipyard facilities to satisfy the legislative and project requirements. 

The role is principally one of Temporary services support for Production which includes installation of Temp lighting, Power, extraction, manual call points etc , for the ship and Block construction to ensure Quality and technical standards are met.

Key responsibilities include: 

• Ensure that quality and technical standards are met or exceeded
• Apply Electrical trade knowledge , techniques and skills to all aspects of the shipyard
• Ensure the timely achievement of specified goals and objectives
• Ensure all work is executed in accordance with company processes, procedures and instructions

About YOU

• Australian citizen and eligible to obtain and maintain a Defence Security Clearance (essential).
• Appropriate Electrical licencing for the equipment used within the shipyard
• Diagnostic/fault finding and problem solving skills
• Cert IV Trade based qualifications in Electrical/Electronic or Equivalent.

We believe in hiring for potential, we know that some candidate 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.

About US

You will 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.

We welcome applicants from all people regardless of sex, gender identity, race, ethnicity, disability, pregnancy, age, or other lived experience; and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people for all positions.

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

Awarded the 2024 Quarter 1 Benchmarcx Triple R- Excellence In Candidate Experience Certification. As a member of the Circle Back Initiative we commit to respond to every applicant.

To learn more about our competitive employee benefits, flexibility, other employment opportunities and what to expect from our recruitment process please visit: www.baesystemscareers.com.au

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.