Structural Trade Superintendent - Welding and Certification
At BAE Systems Australia, we have an exciting opportunity for a Structural Trade Superintendent to join our AUKUS program.
This role will play a critical part in gaining comprehensive knowledge from our Structural Trade team in the UK, as well as overseeing the successful delivery of all welding activities, quality, and schedule governance within the allocated scope of the project.
* Main Responsibilities:
* Supporting welder qualification and where appropriate authorising associated welding activities
* Working with the Weld Engineering team to implement the welding certification framework
* Assist with competency based training matrix for relevant trade group
* In support of the Quality process and the completion of work 'right first time' check the general readiness for jobs by; viewing weld preps to ensure jobs can be progressed, check the correct material has been used, check welds to ensure they are completed to appropriate standards
* Input data as required into the relevant systems
* Assist with trade handbooks, process and tools for relevant trade group
About You
* You must be qualified through International Institute of Welding as an International Welding Specialist (IWS) or hold welding supervisor's certification to either AS 1796 or AS 2214
* Experience in the supervision of large complex engineering and / or construction products related to materials, fabrication, welding, and inspection and testing is essential
* Proven leadership of multi-functional teams providing de-confliction and delivery solutions in a complex operating environment preferably in structural steel or similar industries
* Ability to manage multiple stakeholders in a complex program environment
* High level MS Office skills, especially in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint are required
* You must be available to work in UK hours ideally up to 8 pm AEST time (flexible start times are offered)
* A valid Australian passport with ability to travel overseas is required
* An Australian Defence clearance is mandatory
* A background in shipbuilding or defence sector is highly desirable
About Us
We believe in hiring for potential, and 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 value diversity and inclusion, and 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.
We care about your wellbeing, and offer flexible work arrangements such as working a 9-day fortnight and/ or hybrid working.