Piping & Mechanical Subcontractor Lead – Shipbuilding

Austal-7; Cockburn; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation and benefits

Professional development and training

Supportive and dynamic work环境

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

Austal is seeking a Piping & Mechanical Subcontractor Coordinator to manage subcontractor scopes for the Landing Craft heavy project. You will act as the main interface between Austal Ships and subcontractors, ensuring work is performed safely, to drawings, with quality and on schedule.

You’ll oversee welding, NDT, inspections and documentation, manage OQE and handover records, and drive continuous improvement in a fast-paced defence shipbuilding environment.

Qualifications

• Diploma or degree in Engineering or project management.
• Strong subcontractor management within shipbuilding/heavy industry.
• Advanced piping fabrication, mechanical installation, welding and structural processes.
• Knowledge of Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS), welder qualifications and NDT.
• Familiar with QA systems, inspection/test plans and OQE.
• Ability to read drawings, schematics, piping isometrics and 3D models.
• Strong scheduling, planning and progress reporting skills.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication.
• Proficiency in MS Office and PM systems.
• Minimum 5 years in shipbuilding, offshore or defence/marine roles.
• Experience coordinating subcontracted fabrication/installation.
• Experience with QA, welding, NDT documentation.
• Experience meeting complex construction schedules and milestones.
• Defence Security Clearance eligibility

Responsibilities

• Coordinate subcontractor manufacturing, fabrication, assembly, testing, preservation and installation for piping and mechanical systems in LCH Program.
• Serve as primary liaison between subcontractors and Engineering, Production, Planning, QA/QC and Supply Chain.
• Maintain and monitor project schedules, resources and subcontractor performance.
• Ensure work meets quality, safety, class and contractual requirements.
• Oversee welding, NDT, inspections, testing and documentation compliance.
• Manage OQE, quality records and handover documentation.
• Identify and mitigate risks, delays and production constraints.
• Provide regular progress reporting and drive improvements.

Skills

Subcontractor management

Coordination in shipbuilding

Piping fabrication

Welding/NDT experience

Scheduling & progress reporting

Stakeholder communication

Interpret drawings & 3D models

Security clearance eligibility

Education

Engineering or PM degree / Trade certificate

Tools

Microsoft Office

Project management systems

Documentation systems for WPS/NDT

Job description

Austal is seeking a Piping & Mechanical Subcontractor Coordinator to manage subcontractor scopes for the Landing Craft heavy project. You will act as the main interface between Austal Ships and subcontractors, ensuring work is performed safely, to drawings, with quality and on schedule.

You’ll oversee welding, NDT, inspections and documentation, manage OQE and handover records, and drive continuous improvement in a fast-paced defence shipbuilding environment.