Field Engineer - Mechanical

Navantia Australia Pty Ltd.; Sydney; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Parental Leave (12 weeks)

Defence Reservist Leave

Employee Discounts Portal

Salary sacrifice for Superannuation

Novated Lease

Training opportunities

Spanish language classes

Quarterly Achievement Award

Shuttle bus from Garden Island & Kings

Weekly fruit boxes

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Navantia Australia Pty Ltd. is seeking a Waterfront Field Engineer (Mechanical) to join our Garden Island, Sydney team.

You will provide front-line engineering support for mechanical systems across Navantia-designed ships, coordinating maintenance, commissioning and design changes in collaboration with OEMs and local suppliers. The role requires strong communication, autonomous problem solving and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple tasks in a high-pressure maritime

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering required.
• Experience in engineering investigations, analysis and reporting.
• Proven track record in marine/defence sectors preferred.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings and produce reports.
• Strong communication across levels and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Provide front-line engineering support for mechanical systems on Navantia-designed ships.
• Coordinate maintenance and repairs, design changes and commissioning activities.
• Engage with OEMs and local suppliers for problem resolution and optimisation.
• Analyse engineering Change Proposals, deviations and waivers.
• Oversee shipboard technical assurance activities including test and sea trials.
• Assist with safety, cost, schedule and quality in production tasks.
• Deliver results in a high-pressure environment and manage multiple tasks.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Autonomy and initiative

Decision making

Attention to detail

Multi-tasking

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

It’s never been a more exciting time to be joining Navantia Australia, one of Australia’s leading companies in the Maritime and Defence industry.

Navantia Australia has been awarded the Designer Support Contract to provide comprehensive design and engineering support to all Navantia-designed ships in service with the Royal Australian Navy. This landmark contract marks a significant milestone for Navantia Australia, as it is the company’s first contract held directly with the Commonwealth of Australia (CoA), underscoring its commitment to innovation and excellence in the maritime industry.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Waterfront Field Engineer – specialising in Mechanical systems to join the team out of its Garden Island, Sydney office. The Waterfront Engineer is responsible for providing front-line engineering support to the customer and Navantia team covering issue investigation and problem resolution, design change planning and implementation, commissioning and operations as well as coordination of ongoing maintenance and repairs to assigned combat and communication systems.

Please note: This role requires the person to be onsite 5 days per week.

Your responsibilities will include:

The Mechanical Systems Field Engineer will support maintenance planning, delivery and close out for each Capability Enterprise, including:

• Work effectively across the Field Engineering operations and provide specialist technical advice to the Waterfront Engineering Manager;
• Undertake engineering analysis & investigations related to asset performance & optimisation, maintenance & defect repairs and obsolescence;
• Undertake platform integration (including consideration of whole-of-ship and compartment integration, HVAC, combat systems, electrical, weight, etc) of mechanical systems to the ship platform systems;
• Engage with Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM’s) and local supply chain to develop problem resolution and optimisation strategies;
• Engage proactive communication with ship’s staff and SPO with regards to ship issues and defects;
• Analyse and report on merits of engineering change proposals including deviations & waivers;
• Develop Technical Instruction documents & minor engineering changes including quality & safety requirements;
• Oversee shipboard technical assurance activities including test and trials, commissioning & Sea Trials;
• Undertake Pre-refit Condition Assessment trials and reporting;
• Provide support to production related activities covering safety, cost, schedule, quality and technical requirements; and
• Any other activity included in the DSC contract scope for the Waterfront Field Engineering Team.

As the ideal candidate, you will have:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (Mechanical);
• Minimum 5 years’ experience as a professional engineer;
• Proven skills and experience in an engineering or marine environment working as a technical specialist in a field engineering or systems engineering role;
• Experience in conducting engineering investigations, analysis and writing reports;
• Experience in complex technical engineering projects preferably gained in the Marine or Defence sectors;
• Demonstrated knowledge of working with standards, rules and regulations including Ship Class, Australian, European and US Military standards;
• Ability to interpret technical drawings, produce reports and operate with an eye for detail;
• Ability to communicate effectively and build positive relationships at all levels of the business and clients;
• 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; and
• Ability to manage, prioritise and complete multiple tasks concurrently.

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)
• 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 agnostic engineering upgrades to meet demands for capability advancements to accommodate for new and emerging threats.