• Demonstrated experience in Naval Nuclear Propulsion
• Proven ability to lead high performing teams in complex environments
• Regular travel interstate and international will be required

ASC is Australia’s submarine company. We built the Royal Australian Navy’s Collins Class submarines, sustain them, and are now delivering their Life of Type Extension to increase the boats’ service lives. We have also been selected by the Australian Government to sustain and jointly build the nation’s nuclear-powered submarines – the largest and most complex industrial undertaking in Australia’s history.

Our work is interesting and meaningful, contributing directly to Australia’s national security. We offer rewarding roles that provide the opportunity to grow your career, and the flexibility to balance life and work. A career at ASC is like no other, delivering a deeper purpose we can all be proud of.

About the Opportunity

The Chief Test Engineer – Nuclear (CTE-N) is responsible for the coordination and oversight of all nuclear steam raising plant (NSRP) maintenance, test evolutions, and certification performed by ASC in support of nuclear-powered submarines (SSN’s) at HMAS Stirling and onwards at the future Henderson Defence Precinct. The CTE-N is responsible for reactor safety in all phases of intermediate and depot-level maintenance when ASC is the Lead Maintenance Activity (LMA).

You will develop and lead the Nuclear Test Engineering organisation at HMAS Stirling, manage the return of Shift Test Engineers (STEs) from Pearl Harbor Shipyard (PHNSY) and their integration into the Nuclear Test Engineering Department here in Western Australia. 

Responsibilities

• Ensuring reactor safety is maintained during maintenance availabilities where ASC is the LMA.
• Oversight of planning, implementation, and certification of shipboard and certain pier side nuclear maintenance evolutions.
• Management of Assistant Chief Test Engineers (ACTEs) and Shift Test Engineers (STEs)
• Integration of the Nuclear Test Engineering organization within the wider maintenance activity including but not limited to production shops, Radiological Controls, Ship’s Force, Nuclear Safety regulatory bodies and the wider Navies.
• Serves as the Chair of the Joint Test Group/Procedural Authorization Group (JTG/PAG) ensuring the application of tight controls over the coordination of work and testing to mitigate complexity associated with certain reactor maintenance evolutions.
• Standing up of a Nuclear Test Engineering organisation that can support IOS, FOS and SR maintenance requirements. This department will provide the oversight of all nuclear test/maintenance procedures by ASC.
• Grow an organization able to recognize, diagnose, and properly respond to abnormal and deficient conditions in the NSRP, supporting systems, and temporary systems.

About you 

• Tertiary qualifications in Nuclear Engineering.
• Naval Nuclear Propulsion Supervisory Qualifications both USN and RN.
• 5+ years’ experience with Naval Nuclear Propulsion Plant operations.
• Experience engineering, planning, and coordinating the technical control of all work pertaining to construction, overhaul, repair, and modification of components associated with a NSRP is essential.
• Experience providing engineering direction for development, design, installation, and operation of nuclear materials is essential.
• Supervisory experience within Naval Nuclear Propulsion Plant maintenance organisations.
• Proven experience implementing reactor test evolutions will be highly regarded.
• Experience managing inter-organizational stakeholders will be highly regarded.
• Experience coordinating with a team of technical personnel in complex and changing environments.
• Experience with international defence engagement is highly regarded.
• Experience assessing and revising policies and procedures as needed to find ways to improve quality, timeliness, and efficiency of work.

Eligibility

This role requires a current National Police Clearance, an Australian Defence Security Clearance and an ability to access protected US defence technology. Your eligibility for this role is dependent on you obtaining and maintaining such clearances and approvals.

Whilst ASC will accept all applications for this role, as this role requires an ability to access protected US defence technology, applicants holding nationality of certain foreign countries will not be eligible.

To check your eligibility please visit the Australian Government Security Vetting Agency website.

Benefits

• Unique and challenging work with a deeper purpose.
• Flexibility over how, when and where you work for the best work/life balance.
• Up to 10 days additional leave every year so you can rest and recharge.
• Generous parental leave so you can give your family the focus it deserves.
• Subsidised childcare to ease the financial pressure on your family.
• Health and wellbeing initiatives so you can perform at your best at work.
• Professional development opportunities to advance your career.
• A diverse and supportive environment where you can thrive.
• Discounts and exclusive offers from leading Australian brands to help you save.

About ASC

Established in 1985, ASC’s 2500-plus staff offer a depth of submarine design, project management, supply chain, construction and engineering experience and expertise that is unparalleled in Australia’s defence industry. The company’s work on Australia’s nuclear-powered submarine build and the Collins Class Life of Type Extension takes place in Osborne, South Australia, with sustainment shared across Osborne and Henderson, Western Australia. ASC also plays a leading role in training Royal Australian Navy submariners.

Apply today for a career with a deeper purpose.

Early applications are encouraged as shortlisting may commence immediately.