Electrician

At Thales, we know technology has the ability to make our world more secure, sustainable, and inclusive – and that it’s all driven by human intelligence.

Because it takes human intelligence to build and power the systems and solutions that people depend on every day. So we stay curious and make space for diverse points of view. We share what we know and we challenge what’s possible.

From manufacturing and engineering to cybersecurity and space, we’re driving progress in some of the world’s most important industries – and working together to build a future we can all trust.

Our Benefits:

• Competitive remuneration + Super
• ThalesFlex – 1 RDO monthly
• Fitness Passport Discount – Access to a network of Gyms across AUS.
• Employee discounts with a number of affiliates (Travel, Car hire, Tech, Medical Insurance)
• Modernised Paid Parental Leave
• Veterans Leave
• Novated Lease options
• Family support through our partnership with Parents at Work
• Personal & professional training development opportunities

The Role: Technician

Exciting opportunity for an experienced motivated Electrician to join our Above Water Systems (AWS) team based in Garden Island NSW. Reporting into the Electrical Workshop line Manager your primary responsibility will be to carry out electrical work including preventative maintenance, reactive maintenance and new installations as required, both onboard naval and commercial vessels and in the Electrical workshop, following all relevant procedures and work practices.

We have multiple Electrician roles available based in Garden Island.

Key Responsibilities

• Safe and proper use of battery, electric and pneumatic (air) power tools and workshop machines.
• Provide support to the team you are assigned to in all matters, no matter how small.
• Running of cables onboard naval and commercial vessels.
• Termination of fixed wiring onboard naval and commercial vessels
• Fitting of cable support systems onboard naval and commercial vessels.
• Soft Soldering of terminations within panels, junction boxes etc.

Your Skills:

• Australian recognised Electrical Trade Certificate
• A current Induction for Construction Work (White Card).
• A current Qualified Supervisor Certificate (Electrical Licence)
• Job may include some Overtime ( evening and weekend hours).
• Able to work in a multi-cultural, multi trade environment
• Familiar with confined space and working at heights requirements

WE ENCOURAGE YOU TO APPLY

After you have applied, you will receive an email acknowledging your application. We’ll then provide a personalised experience for suitable applicants as we progress the selection and assessment process. Prior to being offered employment, you will need to complete pre-employment police checks.

As a Defence security clearance is required for this role, applicants must be Australian citizens and eligible to obtain and maintain an appropriate clearance.  To learn more about clearances please visit – http://www.defence.gov.au/AGSVA/

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It’s easy to dismiss the perfect opportunity if you don’t see yourself as the perfect fit. If this role feels right – no matter your background or personal circumstances – please introduce yourself or join our community. We’re committed to supporting a diverse workplace, and that starts here.

We’re proud to be endorsed by WORK180 as an Employer for All Women, but we know there’s always more we can do. We’ll continue to foster industry partnerships, employee resource groups (ERGs) and development opportunities to make Thales a genuinely equitable employer, for everyone.

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