Senior Simulator Technician

The Collins Senior Simulator Technician is responsible for the operation and maintenance of Collins Submarine Simulators at the Submarine Training and Systems Centre (STSC) at HMAS Stirling on Garden Island, WA. This role involves operating and maintaining the simulators according to manufacturer guidelines, coordinating corrective maintenance, managing tools and test equipment, and ensuring compliance with Thales and customer standards. The technician will also act as a Self Certifying Maintainer and manage spares to meet contracted availability requirements, while maintaining strong customer relationships.

Must Have

• Operate and maintain the simulators as directed by the Maintenance Manager.
• Ensure supported equipment is maintained in accordance with manufacturers’ guidelines.
• Coordinate corrective maintenance as and when required.
• Maintain tools and test equipment, and ensure equipment is in calibration.
• Maintain records and documentation.
• Manage compliance against relevant Thales and customer prescribed standards and processes.
• Act and undertake duties as a Self Certifying Maintainer (SCM) when authorised.
• Coordinate spares and repairs to ensure simulators meet contracted availability requirements.
• Maintain a sound working relationship with the customer and other relevant stakeholders.
• Proactively identify issues and solutions, keeping management informed of progress.
• Effectively communicate with all levels of staff.
• Interact and work with management/employees to promote teamwork.
• Qualifications in Electronics, Computer IT or similar fields.
• Strong understanding of ICT across both software and hardware networks.
• Minimum of 5 years experience as a Simulator Technician or related fields.
• Experience in a technical workshop or maintenance environment.
• Australian Citizen to undertake Defence Security Clearance, and meet NV1 and ITAR requirements.

Good to Have

• Experience with simulation projects preferably in a Defence context.
• Knowledge of submarine systems.

Perks & Benefits

• Competitive remuneration
• 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
• Free on-site parking & on-site canteen
• Personal & professional training development opportunities

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The Collins Senior Simulator Technician is responsible for the operation and maintenance of the Collins Submarine Simulators at the Submarine Training and Systems Centre (STSC) at HMAS Stirling on Garden Island, WA. These devices, supporting Navy training, include the Submarine Control Simulator (SCS) and the Propulsion Control Simulator (PCS) of the Collins Platform Training System (PTS), a PTS Test Environment, and the Static Ship Control Simulators (SSCS).

Candidates must be Australian Citizens to undertake Defence Security Clearance, and meet NV1 and ITAR requirements.

OUR BENEFITS:

• Competitive remuneration
• 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
• Free on-site parking & on-site canteen
• Personal & professional training development opportunities

KEY ACTIVITIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

As a Senior Simulator Technician, you are accountable for:

• Operating and maintaining the simulators as directed by the Maintenance Manager.
• Ensuring that the supported equipment is maintained in accordance with the manufacturers’ guidelines.
• Coordinating corrective maintenance as and when required.
• Maintaining tools and test equipment, and ensuring equipment is in calibration.
• Maintaining records and documentation.
• Managing compliance against relevant Thales and customer prescribed standards and processes.
• Acting and undertaking duties as a Self Certifying Maintainer (SCM) when authorised.
• Co-ordinating spares and repairs to ensure that the simulators meet contracted availability requirements.
• Maintaining a sound working relationship with the customer and other relevant stakeholders.
• Proactively identifying issues and solutions, keeping management informed of progress.
• Effectively communicating with all levels of staff via staff meetings, written communications and one-on-one communication.
• Interacting and working with management/employees to promote teamwork.

KEY KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE

To be successful in your role, you will have demonstrated and/or acquired the following knowledge and experience:

• Qualifications in Electronics, Computer IT or similar fields teamed with a strong understanding of ICT across both software and hardware networks.
• Experience with simulation projects preferably in a Defence context is desirable
• Knowledge of submarine systems
• Minimum of 5 years experience as a Simulator Technician or related fields.
• Experience in a technical workshop or maintenance environment.
• Customer relationship management.
• Sound interpersonal skills and ability to maintain good team morale.

GOOD TO KNOW

You’ll get an email acknowledgement after you’ve applied, Thales strives to provide a personalised experience for all suitable applicants.

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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