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 Senior or Specialist (Welding) Equipment Engineer will work within the Equipment Team 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. The role will be responsible for contributing to a holistic equipment list for the major and minor, fixed equipment that will be used at the SCY.

For each of the listed equipment in their area of responsibility, the SCY Senior or Specialist (Welding) Equipment Engineer will create detailed specifications and Statements of Work to support the procurement of the manufacturing equipment and associated welding equipment.

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 acceptance. The role will work closely with internal and external stakeholders to ensure the equipment is successfully procured in accordance with the program schedule. 

About you 

As the ideal candidate for the SCY Senior or Specialist (Welding) Equipment Engineer position, you possess strong interpersonal skills that enable you to build and maintain effective relationships with colleagues and stakeholders.

Your ability to navigate ambiguity in complex environments allows you to visualise innovative solutions to challenges that may arise during equipment procurement and implementation. With exceptional time management, planning, and organisational abilities, you thrive in managing multiple priorities simultaneously, ensuring tasks are completed efficiently and effectively.

Your experience working collaboratively in multidisciplinary teams demonstrates your commitment to teamwork and your capacity to contribute positively to group dynamics. Your excellent communication and reporting skills, coupled with your decision-making ability and leadership qualities, enable you to effectively lead projects and engage constructively with diverse stakeholders.

Moreover, your proven negotiation skills underscore your ability to advocate for the best interests of the organisation while maintaining professionalism and integrity in all interactions.

Essential Qualifications:
• Tertiary qualifications in Engineering.

Highly Desirable

• Certified Welding Engineer

Essential Skills and Experience:
• +10yrs experience in metal fabrication industry inclusive of welding equipment and manufacturing equipment procurement and project delivery
• 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

• Compliance with safety standards and regulations

• Experience in welding codes and standards

• 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.

• Experience in Non-Destructive Examination processes related to weld quality

•Ability to obtain and maintain an Australian NEGATIVE VETTING Level 1 (NV1) Security Clearance.
• Knowledge of systems engineering and ‘requirements management’ principles.
• Intermediate MS Office skills.

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.