Pipefitter - US Deployment

ASC Pty Ltd; Pearl City (HI); Hybrid; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid training and relocation

Live in the United States

Experience with US submarines

ASC employee benefits

Job summary

ASC Pty Ltd in Australia is seeking Pipefitters for a short-term overseas assignment, delivering world-class training in Pearl Harbor, Hawaii.

The program runs February 2027 for about 10 months, on a solo basis, with repatriation back to Perth, WA, after deployment.

You will install and service piping systems on naval vessels and facilities, obtain NV1 clearance, and relocate to Hawaii for the assignment.

Qualifications

• Experience in pipefitting for naval vessels or similar piping systems.

Responsibilities

• Manufactures, assembles, services and repairs piping systems and components for new installations or modifications.
• Cut, fit, shape, bend and assemble pipes using manual or hydraulic tools according to drawings and templates.
• Assembles, repairs, and certifies oxygen hoses, manifolds, pumps, pressure regulators, valve assemblies, and fire suppression equipment.
• Connects fixtures and tests systems for leaks, pressure, and proper operation.

Skills

Pipefitting

Education

Certificate III in Engineering (Mechanical or Fabrication)

Job description

Have you always wanted to work overseas? Are you looking to expand your career with the opportunity to receive world-class training?

An exciting career awaits you at ASC, Australia's submarine company - the sustainer of Australia's conventionally armed, nuclear-powered submarines in the AUKUS partnership. To deliver on this new and exciting work, we are seeking skilled trades individuals to undertake Short-term, world-leading training in Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, U.S.

February 2027 and will be approximately 10 months in duration and will be required to be completed on a solo basis.

Responsibilities

In the role of Pipefitter, your responsibilities are to provide pipefitting for naval vessels (nuclear/non-nuclear) and facilities, including potable water, steam, air, and temporary ventilation systems.

• Manufactures, assembles, services and repairs piping systems and components for new installations or modifications.
• Cut, fit, shape, bend and assemble pipes using manual or hydraulic tools according to drawings and templates.
• Assembles, repairs, and certifies oxygen hoses, manifolds, pumps, pressure regulators, valve assemblies, and fire suppression equipment.
• Connects fixtures and tests systems for leaks, pressure, and proper operation.

Eligibility Criteria

• Australian Citizenship
• An ability to obtain andmaintaina NV1 defence clearance
• Certificate III inEngineering(Mechanicalor Fabrication)
• Minimum1-3 years of experience in the profession
• Ability torelocatetoHawaiiforminimum 12months and then permanentlyrelocateto Perth, WA.

Additional Details

During deployment, you will receive on the job training combined with instructor led classroom training. This training program and work is carried out in accordance with company and US Navy processes and procedures.

At the completion of your deployment, you will return to Western Australia (WA) to carry out the planning, management, and in-water maintenance activities on the United States Navy Virginia Class Submarines. Repatriation to WA is non-negotiable, so please consider this when applying.

Whilst ASC will accept all applications for this role, as this role requires an ability to access protected US defence technology, applicants holding nationality of certain foreign countries will not be eligible.

Please note: This is a Civilianroleand recruitment processes will differ from those undertaken in Active Service Defence recruitment.

Benefits

• Be paid to work, train, and live in the United States
• Work on US Virginia Class nuclear-powered submarines and learncutting-edgenuclear technology
• Have access to benefits and entitlements to support relocation and your time living and working in the US.
• Return home to a secure job with ASC in the future nuclear-powered submarine program
• Access to ASC's extensive employment benefits