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Electrician (Field Service Rep-Defence)

Darwin, Northern Territory Job ID BOE/1789437 Category Boeing Defence Australia Post Date Apr. 17, 2024
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Job Description

At Boeing, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. From the seabed to outer space, you can contribute to work that matters with a company where diversity, equity and inclusion are shared values. We’re committed to fostering an environment for every teammate that’s welcoming, respectful and inclusive, with great opportunity for professional growth. Find your future with us.

Location:
Darwin
Category:
Engineering / Technical
Position Type:
Permanent
Job Reference:
BOE/1789437
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The Opportunity

We are seeking an Electrical Fitter to support satellite communication antennas and other equipment as a part of the Maintenance and Support Services team located at our Darwin site.

Responsibilities

  • Perform planned maintenance and inspections in accordance with work schedules.
  • Repair, refurbish or replace defective components and perform corrective maintenance activities as required to promptly restore operational availability of equipment.
  • As part of a multi-skilled team, provide general electrical and mechanical support to site facilities and infrastructure.
  • Implement continuous improvement by monitoring the condition and operational performance of antennas, collecting technical data and evaluating maintenance procedures.
  • Use of computerised maintenance management systems to accurately record maintenance activities.

Experience/Qualifications

To be successful you will need to have:

  • Technical or trade qualification in an Electrical/Mechanical field and hold a Northern Territory “B” Grade electrical license (“A” Grade electrical license and/or Instrumentation qualification advantageous)
  • Sound experience and knowledge of electro-mechanical motor drives and associated control systems.
  • Effective interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal, and the ability to work in a diverse team environment.
  • Ability to use initiative, prioritise and work within defined timeframes.
  • Demonstrated knowledge and commitment to WH&S and workplace diversity.
  • Experience in basic computer use, including Microsoft Office applications.
  • Physical capacity to undertake manual labour, ability to work in confined spaces, at heights, and outdoors.
  • Desirable certifications and licenses: forklift license, elevated work platform license, confined space, construction induction (white card) and current NT Driver's License
  • Suitability to work in a high security environment

Security Clearance

Applicants must be Australian Citizens to meet Australian Government security requirements. You will be required to successfully undergo an Australian Government positive vetting (PV) security clearance. You must be willing to disclose all required information and must have the ability to verify your background for whole of life (i.e. birth to present time).

About Us

Boeing Defence Australia is shaping the future of aerospace and delivering some of the nation's most important programs for the Australian Defence Force. From the seabed to outer space, we have helped shape aerospace and defence innovations in Australia over the past 95 years.

In addition to a competitive salary, our employees benefit from flexible working options, global opportunities, salary packaging, performance incentives, study assistance, wellbeing programs and discounts on health insurance, travel and accommodation. We're also committed to fostering an environment that's welcoming, respectful and inclusive for every employee, with great opportunities for professional growth.

As an equal opportunity employer, female candidates, people of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Island descent and ex-defence personnel are encouraged to apply. We are also open to candidates from other industries including mining, communications, ICT and oil and gas. If you don't meet 100% of the criteria for this role although you have the right foundational experience and qualifications, don't hesitate to apply.

Benefits

  • Cutting edge projects
  • Flexible working options
  • Competitive remuneration and incentive plan available
  • Discounts for health insurance, travel and accommodation
  • Salary packaging options
  • Health and wellbeing benefits
  • Study assistance
  • Global opportunities

If you are ready to join an innovative industry leader, click Apply Now.


Equal Opportunity Employer:

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not accept unlawful discrimination in our recruitment or employment practices on any grounds including but not limited to; race, color, ethnicity, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military and veteran status, or other characteristics covered by applicable law.

We have teams in more than 65 countries, and each person plays a role in helping us become one of the world’s most innovative, diverse and inclusive companies. We are proud members of the Valuable 500 and welcome applications from candidates with disabilities. Applicants are encouraged to share with our recruitment team any accommodations required during the recruitment process. Accommodations may include but are not limited to: conducting interviews in accessible locations that accommodate mobility needs, encouraging candidates to bring and use any existing assistive technology such as screen readers and offering flexible interview formats such as virtual or phone interviews.

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Your Benefits

No matter where you are in life, our benefits help prepare you for the present and the future.

  • Competitive base pay and incentive programs.
  • Industry-leading tuition assistance program pays your institution directly.
  • Resources and opportunities to grow your career.
  • Up to $10,000 match when you support your favorite nonprofit organizations.
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