Lead Technician - Electrical | SA-Osborne Naval Shipyard

Job description

At BAE Systems Australia

• Do interesting work that MATTERS
• ENJOY what you do
• GROW your career
• Be YOU

We work in a thriving sector – one that puts us at the forefront of exciting and meaningful work. Every day we push boundaries to produce some of the world's most innovative and ground breaking technology. Individually we all contribute to our success. Collectively we make the impossible possible.

Recognised for delivering projects of global and national significance that help keep Australia safe, it is our shared passion that shapes our culture, and our people that make it a great place to work.

About the OPPORTUNITY

We have an exciting opportunity for a Test & Commissioning Lead Technician - Electrical Systems to work on the Hobart Class Destroyer (DDG) project, based in Osborne, SA.

We embrace flexible work arrangements at BAE Systems Australia, such as working a 9-day fortnight.

As a Lead Electrical Technician you will be accountable for leading a team of electrical technicians with the installation, repair, commissioning and maintenance of systems and equipment. This involves providing input into the design, development and implementation of systems and equipment and actual conduct of installing, set to work, acceptance testing and maintaining the system and equipment against technical requirements.

Key activities:

• Supervise and co-ordinate the daily activities of a team of Electrical Technicians, supporting their development and coaching superior performance
• Set to work, test, integrate and commission equipment and systems
• Provide oversite and technical Subject Matter Expert (SME) knowledge for test & commissioning
• Development and preparation of accurate technical documentation including test procedures and reports
• Provide expert technical (hands on) services to projects
• Provide input to planning and maintenance of schedules
• Assist in the design, construction and testing and acceptance of systems
• Defect analysis, resolution and provision of detailed technical reports
• Contribute to the analysis of complex technical problems to create solutions where precedent may not exist
• Make decisions and facilitate problem-solving guided by policies, procedures and business plan; with guidance and oversight from manager
• Working with minimum supervision, manage own time to address competing task priorities, ensuring all tasking is completed in accordance with assigned budget, schedule and priority
   

About YOU

• Certificate III or relevant experience in an electrical engineering discipline
• Significant post-trade experience in a complex production environment with demonstrated experience in a supervisory role or management training
• Strong problem solving skills, with the ability to work under pressure and manage multi task simultaneously within a production environment
• Demonstrated superior communication skills with the ability to effectively communicate with employees and customers at all levels
• Demonstrated professional integrity, advanced level of technical knowledge, objectivity, acceptance of responsibility, maturity of judgement
• Desire to seek and share good practice and knowledge locally to continuously improve own practices whilst improving safety on the worksite
• Self-motivated and proactive to support working autonomously diagnosing production issues, developing solutions and ensuring issues are driven to closure
• Possess or be eligible to obtain and maintain appropriate defence security clearance and eligibility to be cleared for International Traffic In Arms (ITAR) regulations
   

We believe in hiring for potential, we know that some candidates hesitate if they don't tick all the boxes.  If this role interests you, but you don't meet all the criteria, we still encourage you to apply.
 

About US

You will be joining a workplace that truly cares about your wellbeing.

Our people are diverse and we value the variety of perspectives this brings, we know that a culture that is inclusive and fosters a sense of belonging is a place we can all make the most of our unique talents and be our best.

As Australia's largest defence company in a rapidly growing sector, you will be connected into a global team and encouraged to explore where your career might take you whether that is a traditional career path or squiggly one, there are infinite possibilities for you at BAE Systems Australia. 

BAE Systems recognises the sacrifices of those who have served our Nation and their families.  We support our veteran community through our internal veteran network (VetNet Australia) and strong charitable partnerships, internal offerings including reserve service leave, a Veteran Mentoring Program and other exclusive offerings available through our strategic partners. 

We welcome applicants from all people regardless of sex, gender identity, race, ethnicity, disability, pregnancy, age, or other lived experience; and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people for all positions. 

We are proud to be recognised as an employer of choice for women by WORK180.

Awarded the 2024 Quarter 1 Benchmarcx Triple R- Excellence In Candidate Experience Certification. As a member of the Circle Back Initiative we commit to respond to every applicant.

To learn more about our competitive employee benefits, flexibility, other employment opportunities and what to expect from our recruitment process please visit: www.baesystemscareers.com.au

Clearances

As a Defence security clearance is required for this role, applicants must be Australian citizens and either possess or be eligible to obtain and maintain appropriate clearances. Further information regarding security clearances.

International Traffic In Arms Regulations (ITAR) are applicable and as such, your nationality may be a factor in determining your suitability for this role. Please visit this webpage for more information.