Trade Planner - Electrical

We work in an environment that is interesting and meaningful. We are Australia’s submarine company and every day we are supporting the Royal Australian Navy to protect Australia’s national security and to bring its submariners home safely.

If you are looking for a role that makes a difference, we will provide you with the opportunity to grow your career that offers flexibility and security to balance life and work. This is why working at ASC is like no other job. It is a deeper purpose that we can all be proud of.

About the Opportunity

Reporting to the Lead Electrical Trade Planner, the Electrical Trade Planner is responsible for developing detailed work packs for tasks associated with electrical systems maintenance, which will enable trade personnel to safely and efficiently execute maintenance tasks on board submarines and in workshops, ensuring the maintenance schedule for the Collins Class Submarines is fully supported and approved.

All work is required to be conducted in accordance with ASC and departmental processes and routines, ensuring safety, quality, efficiency, accuracy and repeatability across all ASC Corporate and RAN planning systems and databases.

Responsibilities

To be considered for this permanent full-time opportunity it is imperative that you display expertise across the following competencies:

• The ability to review and determine correct maintenance standards and drawings to develop consistent work packs, to ensure work can be carried out by the relevant employees and associates in a safe and reliable manner.
• Effective communication skills both written and verbally.
• Demonstrated experience in liaising with Project Planners and Maintenance Planners to priorities and revise work schedules.
• The ability to assist Principal Project Planners and Senior Trade Planners in the development of work scope, change and emergent work proposals.
• Previous demonstrated experience and qualifications as an Electrical tradesperson and or Electrical engineering technician.
• Ability to interpret complex engineering specifications, documentation, recommendations and work instructions.
• Electrical maintenance experience and technical ability in a shipbuilding, submarine or heavy engineering environment.
• Basic proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite predominantly with Excel.

About you

This role requires an enthusiastic and organised individual who has an Electrical trade or engineering background with a good understanding of electrical planning principles and comprehensive project schedules. You will have the ability to communicate effectively at all levels, work autonomously and use initiative to produce quality results. You will also need to demonstrate the ability to influence, encourage and work within a team and other supporting departments to produce successful and accurate outcomes.

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

ASC has served as Australia’s submarine builder and sustainer for over 35 years. ASC built the Collins Class submarines and now sustains the fleet in Osborne, South Australia and in Henderson, Western Australia. Supported by its predominantly Australian supply chain and a highly skilled workforce, we deliver submarine capability and availability to the Royal Australian Navy.

Apply today for a career with a deeper purpose.

Early applications are encouraged as shortlisting may commence immediately.

Applications close 21 February 2024.