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

Multiple opportunities available for experienced Hull Welding Engineers to be a part of the Equipment team as they represent a rare opportunity to work on the pioneering SSN AUKUS Build Program, delivering an essential sovereign capability for Australia. These positions will work to identify and specify industrial manufacturing equipment and associated welding equipment for the new, fit for purpose Submarine Construction Yard (SCY) at Osborne, South Australia. These roles will be responsible for contributing to a holistic equipment list for the major and minor, fixed equipment that will be used at the SCY.

The Equipment Team will be a key stakeholder in supporting the procurement process for equipment selection, supplier qualification, design reviews, factory acceptance testing, site acceptance testing, qualification, training and final.

About you 

• Compliance with safety standards and regulations
• Experience in welding codes and standards
• 10 years’ experience in metal fabrication industry inclusive of welding equipment and manufacturing equipment procurement and project delivery
• Proven experience working in multidisciplinary teams and contributing positively to group dynamics
• Specific experience in the Defence Shipbuilding Industry preferred
• Project management experience in equipment procurement, design, manufacturing, installation, and/or commissioning
• Develop welding and equipment acceptance criteria and qualification processes to validate the functionality of the equipment meets the performance requirements
• Develop welding test procedures for the verification and validation of requirements throughout the delivery stage of the equipment lifecycle, not limited to design reviews, FAT, SAT and qualification

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.