Ordnance Tech - Sydney, Australia - Thales

Thales

Verified Company

Sydney, Australia

1 week ago

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Olivia Brown

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Description

We're inventing the future, right here, right now, at Thales.

We design the critical security solutions of tomorrow by combining the curiosity to explore, the intelligence to question and the vision to create.

Together we solve complicated problems by combining our experience in the market with our leading research and development capabilities.

The Role:

Opportunity for an Ordnance Technician to join our Technical and Weapons (T&W) team part of the AWS Domain.

The T&W team is responsible for providing Repair, Maintenance & Technical support to Defence in the areas of Major and Minor Fleet units and support services located around Australia, including specific Marine, Electronic & Weapon systems across all Naval Services and platforms.

Key Responsibilities:

Provide Depot Level and Field Engineering services primarily for the Radar Mechanical systems installed in RAN vessels and Establishments.
Supporting Above Water, Underwater Weapons Systems and Support Systems.
Providing guidance to junior technical staff, other trades and contractors involved in the installation, commissioning and testing activities associated with mechanical systems installed locally and at remote sites
Assist and advise customers, both internal and external, with technical issues and provide rational and sustainable resolutions
Undertake minor projects and tasks including the technical direction and progress reporting activities associated with the project.
Preparation of technical reports and procedures
Attend sea acceptance trials and conduct "at sea" system alignment and defect investigations as required.

How about you?

12 appropriate modules of a National Diploma; or 12 appropriate modules of an Advanced Diploma; or equivalent

Drivers Licence

Class C
Physically be able to work in a shipboard environment (climb ladders, masts, confined space work, manual handling work etc.).
As required, be available for weekend and shift work

Good to Know:

International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) are applicable and as such, your nationality may be a factor in determining your suitability for this role.

As part of our standard process you will complete police, medical, employment and reference checks.

Wellbeing matters at Thales, and where possible we encourage flexible working.