AddressThe Role:
It's an exciting time to be joining Navantia Australia, one of Australia's leading companies in the Maritime Sustainment industry.
Navantia Australia currently has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Mechanical Engineer to join the team out of its Garden Island, Sydney office. The Senior Mechanical Engineer is responsible for providing engineering support to the AOR Enterprise covering technical investigations, problem resolution, engineering change development and general support to the installation and commissioning of mechanical systems including:
• Ship Propulsion Plant and support systems – Fuel, Oil, Water & Air
• Auxiliary Systems – Pumps, Piping Systems
• Heating, Ventilation, Air-conditioning and Refrigeration Systems
• Sea Water Systems – Fire main, Sprinkler and Washdown
• Fresh Water Systems, Waste Water Systems
• Aviation Fuel Systems, Compressed Air & Gas Systems and Hydraulic Systems
To be successful in the role, you will have a can-do attitude and be proactive in your approach. In return you will be part of a successful team who promotes a fun and collaborative team environment.
In this role, you will:
- Apply Mechanical Engineering competence based on relevant experience and knowledge to the delivery of engineering support services to the Enterprise for the AOR Ships.
- Conduct technical investigations, including triage of technical issues.
- Undertake engineering change projects including planning and implementation.
- Provide leadership, training and support to the wider Mechanical Engineering team including coordinating daily working activities.
- Provide engineering support to the maintenance and supply teams.
- Work collaboratively with the Configuration Management and ILS Teams to maintain the integrity of ship configuration data.
- Conduct Technical Risk Assessments and assist in maintaining the AOR Technical Risk Register.
- Conduct System Safety engineering activities.
- Undertake System Pre Availability and Post Availability V&V activities and provide reports.
- Engage in field work to support engineering tasks as required.
- Support Asset Management requirements including Life Cycle Cost investigations, Reliability activities and the Lifecycle Optimisation Cell.
- Manage and coordinate the test and evaluation processes related to platform systems.
As the ideal candidate, you will have:
- Bachelor’s Degree Mechanical Engineering.
- Minimum 8 years’ experience as a professional engineer.
- Proven engineering skills and experience.
- Experience in conducting engineering investigations, analysis and writing reports.
- Experience working with technical regulations (Classification Society and IMO requirements)
- Ability to interpret technical drawings, produce reports and operate with an eye for detail.
- Good communication and team skills with a dedicated approach to meeting customer requirements.
- Ability to communicate effectively and build positive relationships at all levels of the business.
- Strong interpersonal skills.
- Demonstrated ability to operate autonomously using initiative, sound reasoning, listening and decision making skills.
- Demonstrated ability to deliver results in a high pressure environment.
- Ability to manage, prioritise and complete multiple tasks concurrently.
- Australian Citizenship holding or eligible for an Australian Government Security Vetting Agency (AGSVA) Defence Security Clearance.
What it's like to work with Navantia Australia
Navantia Australia plays a key part in the Australian government's Naval Shipbuilding Plan, we are committed to growing Australia's shipbuilding and sustainment capability and we want you to grow your career with us. We recognise that it's our people who are our greatest asset and are committed to giving all employees the opportunity to grow their skills, gain valuable experience, develop professionally, and work on exciting diverse projects. We pride ourselves on being an equal opportunity employer and embrace culture of corporate diversity and workplace innovation.
We provide a range of benefits including:
- Company Paid Parental Leave (12 weeks Primary Carer / 2 weeks Secondary Carer)
- Navantia Australia Flexible Work Policy (Up to 2 days per week Work From Home)
- Company paid Defence Reservist Leave – 4 weeks
- Employee Discounts Portal offering discounts from major retailers
- Salary sacrifice for Superannuation
- Novated Lease
- Training opportunities
- Spanish language classes
- Quarterly Employee Achievement Award
- Company paid shuttle bus from Garden Island < > Kings Cross Station
- Weekly fruit boxes all sites
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
About Us:
Navantia Australia specialises in project management, engineering services and through life support in the naval shipbuilding domain. We provide the Royal Australian Navy (Navy) with cross platform solutions through our heritage and evolved capability as an Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) and our platform integration expertise.
As the designer and through participation in the Destroyer Guided Missile (DDG), Auxiliary Oiler Replenishment (AOR), Landing Helicopter Dock (LHD) and LHD Landing Craft (LLC) programs, Navantia Australia has been a vital part of interesting, innovative and cutting-edge shipbuilding and sustainment activities. Navantia Australia also supports the Navy through provision of design compliant and product engineering upgrades to meet demands for capability advancements to accommodate for new and emerging threats.
