Field Engineer

Austal Ships; City Of Kwinana; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Professional development

Dynamic work environment

Career advancement

Job summary

Austal in Henderson, WA is seeking Field Engineers to provide onsite engineering support during vessel construction, assembly and commissioning. You will act as the interface between the design office, production teams, subcontractors and quality control to ensure that plans are implemented correctly in a dynamic shipyard environment.

Applicants should have 5+ years of hands-on shipbuilding experience and the ability to read and interpret technical drawings.

Qualifications

• Hands-on field engineering experience in shipbuilding disciplines.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and specs.
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills.
• Proactive focus on safety, quality and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Provide onsite technical support to production teams during vessel construction.
• Act as discipline SME for your area of expertise.
• Review and interpret drawings, specs and production requirements.
• Resolve construction and installation issues in the field.
• Support quality, safety and schedule performance objectives.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Production, Planning and Quality teams.
• Identify opportunities to improve build efficiency and productivity.
• Assist with commissioning, testing and defect resolution as required.

Skills

Field engineering

Shipbuilding

Problem solving

Reading drawings

Communication

Job description

Job Description

Based in Henderson the Field Engineers will be responsible for providing onsite engineering support during the construction, assembly, and commissioning phases of shipbuilding projects. This role acts as a key interface between the design office, production teams, subcontractors, and quality control ensuring that engineering plans and specifications are implemented correctly and efficiently in a dynamic and complex shipyard environment.

About the Opportunity

We are seeking SMEs with extensive experience in one or more of the following disciplines:

• Structural/Fabrication
• Pipe and Mechanical Systems
• Interior Fitout/Shipwright
• Electrical systems

About Austal

Austal is Australia’s global shipbuilder, Defence prime contractor; and maritime technology partner of choice. We design, construct, and support defence and commercial vessels for the world’s leading operators with operations spanning Australia, the USA, Philippines, and Vietnam. With operations spanning multiple sites, Austal offers diverse career opportunities in trades, maintenance, engineering support, project services, corporate functions and operational delivery.

Under the Strategic Shipbuilding Agreement, Austal is leading a new era of continuous naval shipbuilding in Western Australia. We’re driving innovation, supporting sovereign capability, and creating long-term opportunities for Australian industry and workers.

This is your opportunity to contribute to projects of national significance. The maritime is now.

What’s Involved

• Provide technical support to production teams during vessel construction
• Act as the discipline SME for your area of expertise
• Review and interpret engineering drawings, specifications and production requirements
• Resolve construction and installation issues in the field
• Support quality, safety and schedule performance objectives
• Work closely with Engineering, Production, Planning and Quality teams
• Identify opportunities to improve build efficiency and productivity
• Assist with commissioning, testing and defect resolution as required

You’ll Need

• 5+ years of hands on shipbuilding experience
• Extensive production-based knowledge within one or more of the key disciplines listed above
• Strong understanding of shipbuilding processes, standards and construction methodologies
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and specifications
• Excellent problem solving and communication skills
• A proactive approach to safety, quality and continuous improvement
• Eligibility for a Defence Security Clearance

Why Join Us?

• Competitive compensation and benefits package.
• Professional development and training opportunities.
• A supportive and dynamic work environment.
• Opportunities for career advancement within our growing organisation.

At Austal we are committed to providing a safe and inclusive work environment for all. We believe that achieving greater diversity will enhance our operations and as such we actively encourage Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islanders, people of all backgrounds, ages, sexual orientation, and those with Disability to apply. Veterans are also encouraged to apply.