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 Equipment & Tooling Supervisor will be responsible for delivering standard fixed and portable manufacturing equipment, hand tools and associated consumables for the new, fit for purpose Submarine Construction Yard (SCY) at Osborne, South Australia. The role consists of generating equipment lists with the standard (off the shelf) fixed and portable equipment which is inclusive of hand tools that will be used at the SCY across multiple trade disciplines.  Based on the agreed Equipment List, the role will research options that are readily available in the market, develop performance specifications for each item of equipment and tooling and work with the procurement teams to deliver the procurement activities. The level of detail for the performance specifications will be proportionate to the complexity of the item to ensure the item is fit for purpose.

Responsibilities

• Scope and deliver the standard equipment and tooling with input to the technical specifications, layout drawings, training plans, templates and reports that are required to define the safe, modern and efficient equipment.
• Execution of the assurance for equipment through monitoring and managing suppliers to deliver the contracted scope of equipment, tooling and consumables including commissioning, training and final acceptance.
• Ensure equipment is safe, compliant with relevant standards and fit-for purpose.
• Security including but not limited to security classification, Business Impact Level, Export Controls, etc.
• Safety including but not limited to safety risk assessments, compliance with Australian Standards and Regulations.
• Support the implementation of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), maintenance schedules and spare parts.

ICT including but not limited to the integration of digital equipment technologies into the shipyard.

About You

• Tertiary qualifications in Engineering or Trade Qualified with Manufacturing Industry experience.
• 5+ years’ experience working with equipment and tooling within the industrial manufacturing industry.
• Specific experience within the Defence Shipbuilding Industry will be highly regarded.

Desirable Skills

• Experience project managing equipment procurement, design, manufacturing, installation and/or commissioning work.
• Experience with lifecycle process effectiveness and tailoring across multiple tasks. 

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 1900-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.