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 Maintenance Tradesperson’s primary responsibility is to provide a skill set that is aligned with the requirements to support the Operations Department in providing a high level of service to the Collins Class Submarine program. The role will have a focus on developing your skills to specialise within the Pneumatic or Hydraulic focused areas.

The Maintenance Tradesperson is responsible for conducting work in accordance with the Submarine Operations Department’s Process and Procedures. This position is responsible for the installation, refurbishment, planned maintenance, set-to-work activities, and defect rectification of the CCSM and associated submarine systems.

The role involves the management and completion of assigned work packs under the direction of Trade Team Leaders, ensuring all activities are conducted in accordance with approved procedures, quality requirements, and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Trade Team Leaders to take control of the Implementation and Close Out deliverable (Work Packs), review them for consistency and specific attributes.
• Ensure expedient delivery of work packs to the appropriate Trade Team Lead to ensure close out in a timely manner to progress the task in the schedule.
• Liaise with the Trade Team Lead covering the following topics:
• Deficient materials (materials either not available or extra being required)
• Progress assistance
• Rectifying day to day work pack problems

Close out of the work packs in accordance with business quality requirements.

• Liaising with materials personnel to ascertain materials availability and issue.
• Assist in the review work pack at physical completion ensuring all paperwork is present and complete and that materials (for refurbishment or oversupply) have been returned to stores as appropriate.
• Ensure all additional task information (i.e. Drawings, DLMI’s, MRR’s, PDR’s etc.) is present in the pack when issued, so work can be conducted compliant with the scope of the work pack.
• Other duties as directed by the Maintenance Team Leads.

About you 

The following are essential requirements to be successful in this role:

Qualification: Trade certificate as Mechanical fitter

Technical competency:

• Diagnostic/Fault finding and problem-solving skills.
• The ability to read and interpret systems drawings.

Experience and skills:

• Strong emphasis on safety within the workplace.
• Work with minimum supervision.
• Willingness to undertake training as required.

Qualifications, Technical Competency, Skills and Experience (Desirable)

• Diploma or Advanced Diploma (or modules progressing towards achieving such).
• Good written and oral communication.
• Experience within a heavy engineering/shipbuilding/ship repair industry.

Eligibility

This role requires a current National Police Clearance and an Australian Defence Security Clearance. Your eligibility for this role is dependent on you obtaining and maintaining such clearance.

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

Benefits

• Unique and challenging work with a deeper purpose.
• 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 3,000-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.