Have you always wanted to work overseas? Are you looking to expand your career with the opportunity to receive world-class training?

ASC is Australia's submarine company - the sustainer of Australia's conventionally armed, nuclear-powered submarines in the AUKUS partnership. To deliver on this new and exciting work, we are seeking individuals with an eagerness to learn, to undertake long-term, world-leading training in Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, U.S.

Placements are available September 2026 and will be 34 weeks in duration. 

Responsibilities  

As an Insulator, you will:

• Measure, cut, and install insulation materials such as fiberglass, foam, and mineral wool on pipes, ducts, boilers, tanks, and hull structures
• Create and install insulation blankets, pads, and covers to fit irregular shapes and complex ship systems
• Apply vapor barriers, jacketing, and mastic coatings to protect the insulation from moisture and ensure fire resistance
• Remove and replace damaged or deteriorated insulation materials and perform ongoing repairs to maintain system functionality
• Utilise hand tools (knives, saws, tape measures) and power tools for cutting, fitting, and applying insulation materials 

Eligibility Criteria  

The successful applicant must possess:

• Experience as an Insulator/Lagger
• Solid understanding of insulation materials such as fiberglass, foam, mineral wool, and various installation techniques
• Knowledge of acoustic insulation, including noise and vibration control
• Previous sheet metal cladding and or jacketing experience
• Australian Citizenship
• An ability to obtain and maintain a NV1 defence clearance

Additional Details

During deployment, you will receive on the job training combined with instructor led classroom training. This training program and work is carried out in accordance with company and US Navy processes and procedures.

At the completion of your deployment, you will return to Western Australia (WA) to carry out the planning, management, and in-water maintenance activities on the United States Navy Virginia Class Submarines.

Repatriation to WA is non-negotiable, so please consider this when applying.

Please note: This is a Civilian role and recruitment processes will differ from those undertaken in Active Service Defence recruitment.

Benefits

We’re here to support you prior to departing for the US and when you are overseas. As an ASC employee working in the US, you will have access to a host of great benefits:

• Be paid to work, train, and live in the United States
• Work on US Virginia Class nuclear-powered submarines and learn cutting-edge nuclear technology
• Have access to benefits and entitlements to support relocation and your time living and working in the US (such as cost-of-living allowances, housing assistance, family assistance)
• Return home to a secure job with ASC in the future nuclear-powered submarine program
• Access to ASC’s extensive employment benefits  

Next Steps  

Shortlisted applicants will be contacted to organise a phone call for a further discussion to the opportunity. 

Early applications are encouraged as shortlisting may commence immediately.