Mechanical Technician

Job Description

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 groundbreaking 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 new opportunity for a Mechanical Technician for the specialist areas of Auxiliaries & Hotel Services to join our Hobart Class Destroyer Capability Enhancement, Test and Commissioning Program on a permanent full-time basis.

As part of the Test & Commissioning Team and reporting to the Auxiliaries & Hotel Services 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 Hobart Class Destroyers (DDG) for the Royal Australian Navy. You’ll work with mission-critical Auxiliaries and Hotel Services Systems, including but not limited to; Fire Main and Fire Suppression Systems, Chilled Water, Fresh & Potable Water generation, Technical Water systems, Ventilation & Extraction, Sea Water & Chemical Nuclear Radiological and Biological (CBRN) ships protection systems. This involves providing input into the design, development and implementation of systems and equipment and actual conduct of installing, set to work, acceptance testing and maintaining the system and equipment against technical requirements.

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.

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 or higher Trade Qualification in Mechanical Engineering that is Nationally recognised; or.
• 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.
• Experience in a maritime related industry is highly desirable but not essential.

• 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.

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.

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

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 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 responding 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.

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 https://careers.au.baesystems.com/opportunity for more information.