Facilities Systems Engineer

About the Opportunity

Were looking for a Facilities System Engineer to support the design delivery and ongoing performance of shipyard infrastructure at the Henderson Shipbuilding Precinct.

Working within the Infrastructure & Capability team youll provide practical engineering support across a range of systems ensuring facilities and equipment are safe compliant and fit for purpose to support major Defence shipbuilding programs.

About Austal

Austal is Australias global shipbuilder Defence prime contractor; and maritime technology partner of choice. We design construct and support defence and commercial vessels for the worlds leading operators with operations spanning Australia the USA Philippines and Vietnam.

Under the Strategic Shipbuilding Agreement Austal is leading a new era of continuous naval shipbuilding in Western Australia. Were driving innovation supporting sovereign capability and creating long-term opportunities for Australian industry and workers.

Learn more at is your opportunity to contribute to projects of national significance. The maritime is now.

Whats Involved

• Support the design integration and delivery of shipyard infrastructure systems (power compressed air water HVAC fire systems)
• Assist with the specification procurement installation and commissioning of industrial machinery (cutting welding lifting surface treatment)
• Ensure systems meet Defence regulatory and safety standards
• Contribute to automation monitoring and sustainability initiatives
• Provide technical support across infrastructure and facility projects

• Degree in Engineering (Mechanical Electrical Civil or similar)
• 5 years experience in industrial or infrastructure environments (e.g. shipbuilding manufacturing heavy industry Defence)
• Experience with engineering design tools (e.g. CAD SolidWorks CATIA)
• Strong problem-solving skills and technical capability
• Knowledge of industrial systems machinery and controls
• Understanding of relevant standards codes and safety requirements
• Systems integration or multidisciplinary project experience
• Project coordination and stakeholder engagement skills
• Knowledge of reliability asset management or safety engineering
• Eligibility for a Defence Security Clearance

Why Join Us

• Competitive compensation and benefits package.
• Professional development and training opportunities.
• A supportive and dynamic work environment.
• Opportunities for career advancement within our growing organisation.

At Austal we are committed to providing a safe and inclusive work environment for all. We believe that achieving greater diversity will enhance our operations and as such we actively encourage Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islanders people of all backgrounds ages sexual orientation and those with Disability to apply. Veterans are also encouraged to apply.

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