Senior Piping & Mechanical Subcontractor Coordinator

Austal; Western Australia; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Professional development opportunities

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

Austal is seeking a Piping & Mechanical Subcontractor Coordinator to lead subcontractor scopes for the Landing Craft heavy project at our Western Australia site. You will ensure works meet drawings, specifications, quality, safety and schedule requirements.

You will coordinate with Engineering, Production, QA/QC and Supply Chain to monitor progress, manage OQE documentation, and drive improvements across shipbuilding activities, with a strong focus on piping fabrication, welding and NDT.

Qualifications

• Diploma or Bachelor's degree in Engineering, project management or appropriate Trade certificate.
• Strong subcontractor management and coordination capability within a complex shipbuilding or heavy industrial environment.
• Advanced understanding of piping fabrication, mechanical installation, welding, and structural manufacturing processes.
• Demonstrated knowledge of Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS), welder qualifications, weld traceability, and NDT requirements.
• Strong understanding of quality assurance systems, inspection and test plans, and OQE requirements.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, schematics, piping isometrics, specifications, and 3D models.
• Strong scheduling, planning, and progress reporting skills.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and project management systems.
• Minimum 5 years experience in shipbuilding, offshore, defence, marine construction, heavy engineering or similar manufacturing environments.
• Demonstrated experience managing subcontracted fabrication and installation activities.
• Experience coordinating quality, welding, NDT, and documentation requirements within controlled projects.
• Experience managing delivery against complex construction schedules and production milestones
• Eligibility for a Defence Security Clearance

Responsibilities

• Coordinate subcontractor manufacturing, fabrication, assembly, testing, preservation, and installation activities associated with piping and mechanical systems across the LCH Program.
• Act as the primary liaison between subcontractors and key stakeholders including Engineering, Production, Planning, QA/QC, and Supply Chain.
• Maintain and monitor project schedules, resource levels, material availability, and subcontractor performance.
• Ensure all work is completed to quality, safety, class, and contractual requirements.
• Oversee welding, NDT, inspections, testing, and documentation compliance.
• Manage OQE, quality records, certifications, and handover documentation.
• Identify and mitigate project risks, delays, and production constraints.
• Provide regular progress reporting and drive continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Subcontractor management

Coordination

Piping fabrication

Welding procedures

NDT knowledge

Schematic interpretation

Progress reporting

Stakeholder management

Education

Diploma/Bachelor's in Engineering or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Project management systems

Job description

Austal is seeking a Piping & Mechanical Subcontractor Coordinator to lead subcontractor scopes for the Landing Craft heavy project at our Western Australia site. You will ensure works meet drawings, specifications, quality, safety and schedule requirements.

You will coordinate with Engineering, Production, QA/QC and Supply Chain to monitor progress, manage OQE documentation, and drive improvements across shipbuilding activities, with a strong focus on piping fabrication, welding and NDT.