About the business
JFD is the world leading underwater capability provider, serving the commercial and defence markets with innovative diving, submarine and hyperbaric rescue, technical solutions and services.
Operating worldwide, the company is the world’s leading provider of submarine rescue capability and an established provider of submarine escape training. The company is at the forefront of Hyperbaric Rescue, along with being the leading supplier of commercial and defence diving equipment and saturation diving systems to the commercial industry.
We pride ourselves on the quality of the products and solutions we supply and our close work with our customers to ensure that our products remain safe and reliable in the most challenging subsea environments. The key to building and maintaining our world class reputation is the recruitment and retention of the very best people.
JFD is part of the broader James Fisher Group which provides a wider range of maritime engineering and logistic products and services to industries including oil and gas; renewables; and transportation.
About the role
This is a rare opportunity to build your career in a world class team and support the defence systems that keep Australia protected, on an 18-month fixed-term contract based in Bibra Lake, WA.
We are seeking applications for a quality focused, and process driven Electrical Engineer based in Bibra Lake, WA.
Reporting to Engineering Manager - SERS, the successful candidate will be responsible for providing electrical engineering expertise to projects and services within JFD Australia to support effective asset management, life support, engineering design, analyses and technical assurance.
Primary duties include:
- Supports the Maintenance Superintendent by providing onsite engineering support for services and maintenance requirements.
- Delivery & upkeep of the engineering dashboards and registers to the Engineering Manager.
- Support to deliver bids and enquiries with Australian engineering content, supporting and attending client stakeholder meetings as required.
Knowledge, Skills & Experience
- Hold a Tertiary Engineering Qualification with an electrical specialty.
- Demonstrated experience in a similar role, preferably in a maritime/subsea maintenance environment with a robust technical governance Framework.
- Excellent attention to detail and competent with updating, maintaining and controlling drawings documentation and procedures.
- Experience in Solid Works (drafting, modeling and design experience)
- Experience in PLM, preferably in the military environment, including demonstrated experience in configuration and configuration change management.
- Excellent written and verbal communications skills, including presentations.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and tasks to meet schedule and changing requirements.
Why work for JFD?
- Join a team of people who are passionate about their job.
- Opportunity to expand the role and obtain new skills and experience.
- Contribute to a growing and successful business with an exciting order book.
- Wellbeing programs – employee assistance program to support you and your immediate family with counselling and support as needed.
- Flexible working arrangements, including a condensed working week to support a half day every Friday.
- Generous paid community service leave to support your local community or serve as a defence reservist.
- Weekly fruit baskets to keep hunger at bay on busy days.
- Free on-site parking.
- Novated car leasing options available.
How to apply
Please note: This is a fixed-term position for 18 months, with the possibility of extension depending on project needs.
- Applicants must have existing Australian work rights and ability gain security access to Australian defence establishments. To check your eligibility please visit the Australian Government Security Vetting Agency website.
- Any offer of employment will be subject to a preemployment health screen which includes a drug and alcohol screening.
- Apply through the Seek website with your current resume and a brief cover letter outlining your experience and why you think you’re a good fit for JFD.
- Veterans are encouraged to apply!
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