Kongsberg Maritime, a subsidiary of KONGSBERG, is a global marine technology company, providing innovative and reliable technology solutions for all marine industry sectors including: merchant, offshore, subsea and naval. Headquartered in Kongsberg, Norway, the company has manufacturing, sales and service facilities in 34 countries. Kongsberg Maritime is part of KONGSBERG, an international, knowledge-based group delivering high-technology systems and solutions to clients within the oil and gas industry, merchant marine, defence and aerospace.

For over 200 years, KONGSBERG has made solutions that enable people around the world to deliver extreme performance under extreme conditions. Today we are a world leader in several areas within maritime operations, defence, aerospace, and oil and gas industry. Our strength is to put together centres of expertise around products, technologies and market needs.

What we are offering:

We offer a positive work culture, a basic work week of 35 hours, 13.5% superannuation above the mandatory amount and an excellent working environment in Henderson, located in the City of Cockburn. 

About the role:

Service Technician in the Marine Industry primarily involved with repair, overhaul and maintenance of Naval vessel installed equipment including Propellers & Shaft lines, Stabilizers & Steering Gear. 

Key responsibilities:

• Conduct fitting, repair, and maintenance work aboard naval vessels, focusing on propellers, shaftlines, stabilisers, and steering gear systems.

• Perform tasks both on-site at Henderson and in the local workshop close to the site.

• Work under the instruction of Site Manager and Service Engineers.

• Collaborate effectively within a team environment.

• Assist with ship dockings, including occasional interstate travel when required.

• Ensure all work is completed to high standards and in accordance with safety regulations.

• Potentially participate in development opportunities to progress to the Service Engineer level and travel overseas for specialized product training.

• Work on commercial ships when required.

You must have:

• Trade qualification as: Engine Mechanic / Diesel Fitter / Marine Fitter / Fitter & Turner / Machinist 

Additional preferences considered advantageous:

• Rigging certification, or willing to obtain.

• Hydraulic system experience 

• Heavy industry experience

• Shipyard / Marine experience

• High risk licenses (Forklift, EWP, Confined space and Working at heights)

Other Information

• Work Days per week: 5 (days)

• Working Hours: 7am – 3pm (generally)

• Base Salary will be commensurate with working experience

• One rostered day off per month, separate from annual leave.

• Must have own transport