Pipe Fitter

What’s on Offer

• Based in Naval Base, WA - Free Parking
• 40-hour week, Monday – Thursday
• Overtime available depending on project requirements.
• Penalty rates paid on overtime hours, as per ECA agreement.
• ASX-Listed company I Global shipbuilder
• Salary Sacrificing, Novated Leasing, Retailer discount, EAP, Insurance discounts.

The Opportunity

The Pipe Fitter role involves the fit up and welding of spools and spool assemblies according to drawing / WPS and or site requirements within a workshop environment or on vessel.  Pressure testing and some system pre-commissioning activities will also be conducted on vessel. In addition to above all work is to be carried out in accordance with safe working practices including producing, installing, and inspecting work to the required quality standards, and maintaining a clean, efficient workspace to reduce waste.

What’s involved

• Conduct and support the delivery of Spool manufacture, assembly. Installation and pressure testing.
• Conduct spool tacking and welding duties in accordance with WPS’s.
• Assemble and fit marine parts e.g. valves, pumps, and general equipment.
• Conduct work in accordance with safe working practises and install and Inspect work to ensure quality standards are met.
• Maintain a clean, tidy productive work environment with an aim to minimise all waste in all forms (8 wastes).

You’ll need

• Hold a Construction (White Card) or willing to obtain
• Trade Qualification – Certificate III Pipe Fitting / Mechanical Fitting
• Ability to use standard tools and equipment related to the trade.
• Capable of performing work in a safe and acceptable manner
• Confined Space and Working at Heights ticket advantageous.
• Forklift, Dogman/Rigger license is advantageous.

Why Austal

• Austal is the Commonwealth’s Strategic Ship builder for all Naval Ship build program to come.
• Competitive compensation and benefits package.
• Professional development and training opportunities.
• A supportive and dynamic work environment.
• Opportunities for career advancement within our growing organisation.

Our global team is guided by a universal set of values that describe the focus of our efforts. Our goal is for all our decisions and actions to reflect these core values. We believe that putting our values into practice creates the greatest benefits for our employees, customers, suppliers, shareholders, , and communities in which we serve.

Excellence - Customer Focus - Integrity - Team Work

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.