Job Advert – Air Conditioning & Refrigeration Technician
Have you always wanted to work overseas? Are you looking to expand your career with the opportunity to receive world‐class training?
An exciting career awaits you at ASC, Australia's submarine company – the sustainer of Australia's conventionally armed, nuclear‐powered submarines in the AUKUS partnership. To deliver on this new and exciting work, we are seeking skilled trades individuals to undertake long‐term, world‐leading training in Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, U.S.
Placements are available in August 2026 and will be approximately 8 months in duration.
Responsibilities
In the role of Air Conditioning & Refrigeration Technician, your responsibilities are:
* Perform routine maintenance, overhaul, and testing on a variety of air conditioning and refrigeration systems, from small units to large centralized systems up to 300 tons.
* Diagnose system malfunctions using gauges, test equipment, blueprints, schematics, and manufacturer specifications.
* Install, remove, repair, and replace system components such as compressors, pumps, valves, heat exchangers, and electrical and pneumatic controls.
* Handle, remove, and replace various types of refrigerants, including conducting pressure, vacuum, and operational tests.
* Follow job orders, technical documents, and formal work processes to document maintenance and repairs.
Eligibility Criteria
The successful applicant must possess:
* Minimum Australian Credited Cert III in Refrigeration and Air Conditioning or equivalent
* WA electrical license
* Minimum 3 years of experience in a similar role
* An ability to obtain and maintain an NV1 defence clearance
During deployment, you will receive on-the-job training combined with instructor‐led classroom training. This training program and work is carried out in accordance with company and US Navy processes and procedures.
At the completion of your deployment, you will return to Western Australia (WA) to carry out the planning, management, and in‐water maintenance activities on the United States Navy Virginia Class Submarines. Repatriation to WA is non‐negotiable, so please consider this when applying.
Please note: This is a Civilian role and recruitment processes will differ from those undertaken in Active Service Defence recruitment.
We're here to support you prior to departing for the US and when you are overseas. As an ASC employee working in the US, you will have access to a host of great benefits:
* Be paid to work, train, and live in the United States
* Work on US Virginia Class nuclear‐powered submarines and learn cutting‐edge nuclear technology
* Have access to benefits and entitlements to support your time overseas (such as housing and vehicle assistance)
* Return home to a secure job with ASC in the future nuclear‐powered submarine program
* Access to ASC's extensive employment benefits
Next Steps
Shortlisted applicants will be contacted to organise a phone call for a further discussion of the opportunity.
Early applications are encouraged as shortlisting may commence immediately.
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