Test & Commissioning Safety Engineer SA-Osborne Naval Shipyard
17-Apr-2025
BAE/EXT
SA-Osborne Naval Shipyard
Category: Engineering
Position Type: Permanent - Full Time
Attachments: No File Attached
Application Close Date: 08-May-2025
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We work in a thriving sector - one that puts us at the forefront of exciting and meaningful work. Every day we push boundaries to produce some of the world's most innovative and ground breaking technology. Individually we all contribute to our success. Collectively we make the impossible possible.
Recognised for delivering projects of global and national significance that help keep Australia safe, it is our shared passion that shapes our culture, and our people that make it a great place to work.
About the OPPORTUNITY
We have a new opportunity for a Safety Engineer to join the Test & Commissioning (T&C) department in our Hunter Class Frigate (HCF) Program based in Adelaide.
You will be responsible for supporting Test & Commissioning Safety operational staff, collaborating with a team of engineers and technicians, and delivering key engineering documents to ensure ship systems are set to work and tested according to program requirements.
Key responsibilities include:
* Develop and maintain the Test & Commissioning Safety Plan and associated processes, ensuring alignment with company policies and safety standards
* Author and review Risk Assessments, Test Forms, and safety documentation related to electrical, welding, and control systems
* Act as the liaison between the safety team and Set-to-Work team, managing workflows and access in the ePAS Isolations Management and Permit tool
* Conduct safety audits and assist with the planning of isolation tasks
* Provide training and mentorship on Safe Systems of Work (SSoW) processes and tools
* Liaise with internal and external stakeholders, including vendors and production teams, to ensure safety compliance
About YOU
* 3-5 years industry experience
* Relevant trade qualifications or tertiary education in a related field
* Strong problem-solving and engineering issue resolution skills
* Planning and task coordination skills
We believe in hiring for potential, we know that some candidates hesitate if they don't tick all the boxes. If this role interests you, but you don't meet all the criteria, we still encourage you to apply.
We embrace flexible work arrangements at BAE Systems Australia, such as working a 9-day fortnight and or hybrid working.
About US
You will be joining a workplace that truly cares about your wellbeing.
Our people are diverse and we value the variety of perspectives this brings, we know that a culture that is inclusive and fosters a sense of belonging is a place we can all make the most of our unique talents and be our best.
As Australia's largest defence company in a rapidly growing sector, you will be connected into a global team and encouraged to explore where your career might take you whether that is a traditional career path or squiggly one, there are infinite possibilities for you at BAE Systems Australia.
BAE Systems recognises the sacrifices of those who have served our Nation and their families. We support our veteran community through our internal veteran network (VetNet Australia) and strong charitable partnerships, internal offerings including reserve service leave, a Veteran Mentoring Program and other exclusive offerings available through our strategic partners.
We welcome applicants from all people regardless of sex, gender identity, race, ethnicity, disability, pregnancy, age, or other lived experience; and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people for all positions.
Awarded the 2024 Quarter 1 Benchmarcx Triple R- Excellence In Candidate Experience Certification. As a member of the Circle Back Initiative we commit to respond to every applicant.
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