The position will include the following responsibilities:
- Assess and advise on key mechanical system technical risks;
- Support the review of technical deliverables from the project’s Head Contractor;
- Review calculations applying mechanical system engineering principles, techniques, procedures and criteria for naval ship designs;
- Engagement with the combat system delivery participants to address provision of combat system cooling requirements, and establishment of the associated interfaces;
- Assess and advise on suitability of system characteristics including performance, noise and vibration;
- Mentor and share experience and lessons with project team personnel to advance mechanical engineering skills and knowledge within the project’s technical team.
The position requires the following high-level attributes:
- Degree-qualified mechanical or marine systems engineer with strong knowledge and experience in marine mechanical systems
- Strong communication skills, including the ability to engage with senior stakeholders and decision authorities and explain complex positions and issues in a concise manner
- A demonstrated ability to lead, mentor and share experience and lessons with the project team membership to build mechanical engineering skills and abilities in the project team
- An ability to influence thinking and advocate for the Project team’s interests across multiple program stakeholders with divergent interests
- An ability to rapidly assimilate information and describe viable concepts for solutions
- A positive, solutions-orientated attitude
The position requires the following high-level knowledge and understanding:
- Strong knowledge and experience in naval ship mechanical systems
- Experience in design and specification of marine mechanical and auxiliary systems, including Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation (HVAC), Chilled Water (CW), and other cooling water systems
- Understanding of systems engineering process - from specification writing, requirement analysis and traceability through to system level design/interface, and requirements management.
Knowledge and understanding of the following aspects will be an advantage:
- Understanding of firefighting and other auxiliary systems
- Professional Engineering Credential (in Mechanical or Marine Engineering or other applicable discipline)
- Experience with verification, validation and set to work and commissioning activities
Location: Canberra
Employment type: Permanent full time, with flexible work arrangements available.
We offer a broad range of employment benefits and flexibility provisions. Please see https://www.gibbscox.com.au/careers/ for an overview.
The successful applicant will be required to hold a valid NV1 security clearance or have the ability to obtain and maintain a valid security clearance as well as other mandatory background checks including a National Police check.
