Mechanical Superintendent - 12 month fixed term position The Role:
Navantia Australia currently have an exciting opportunity for a Superintendent Mechanical Systems to join the AOR Program team out of its Garden Island, Rockingham office.
As the Superintendent, you will be responsible for managing, coordinating, and supervising subcontractors and OEMs performing maintenance service activities.
The Superintendent is the Subject Matter Expert in the mechanical area supporting in-service requirements for the AOR platform in the delivery of maintenance services.
In this role, you will:
Support the Ship Maintenance Manager, Maintenance Planning Manager, and the Maintenance Manager in matters related to the maintenance management of the AOR Platforms.
Assist the Engineering team to investigate and resolve technical issues.
Conduct Technical Engineering investigations, including triage of maintenance defects related reports.
Conduct Technical Risk Assessments, including reporting to facilitate updating of the Technical Risk Register.
Conduct/oversee System Safety engineering activities related to mechanical systems.
Participate in the development and implementation of Engineering changes.
Develop Work Instructions and participate in the preparation of Work Packs, including working with assigned subcontractors for the review of SWMS's and ITP's.
Ensure assigned subcontractors follow the required safety and environmental requirements in regards to isolations and work/high-risk permits.
Manage/oversee subcontractors undertaking mechanical maintenance services, including managing safety, cost, schedule, quality, and technical requirements to ensure all services are delivered as contracted.
Prepare AOR plans and reports as required by the Maintenance Planning Manager.
Support the Ship Maintenance Manager in the selection and engagement of subcontractors.
Assist the Ship Maintenance Manager in preparing and supporting AOR cost Budgets.
Manage and coordinate the test and trials processes related to platform systems.
Review and verify the completeness of all OQE associated with assigned work packages.
Assist in the closure of completed work packages in AMPS.
As the ideal candidate, you will have:
Minimum Trade Qualified, with relevant supervisory experience in mechanical maintenance.
Proven skills and experience in leading contracted planned maintenance and breakdown activities.
Experience within a Marine environment, preferably in the Defence Sector.
Excellent technical skills in marine systems.
Very 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.
Ability to communicate effectively and build positive relationships at all levels of the business and with all stakeholders.
Mandatory participation in the URDEF on-call roster.
Australian Citizenship holding or eligible for an Australian Government Security Vetting Agency (AGSVA) Defence Security Clearance.
About Us:
Navantia Australia specialises in project management, engineering services and through life support in the naval shipbuilding domain.
As the designer and through participation in various programs, Navantia Australia has been a vital part of interesting, innovative and cutting-edge shipbuilding and sustainment activities.
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