Description:
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.
The role:
Amazing opportunity for a Preservation Team Leader to join our Above Water Systems (AWS) team based in Garden Island. You will work with Supervisor/Manager to ensure the successful achievement of painting and blasting requirements. You will Support the implementation of Health & Safety, Environmental and Quality initiatives in accordance with the company policies and procedures.
Responsibilities will include:
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Assist in supervising small team of blasters & painters.
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Assist Dockmaster to undertake docking and undocking of large to small vessels.
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Assist dockmaster in set-up Docking cradle for vessels both large and small.
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Ensure all product is prepared and coated with the correct coating and type of paint.
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Maintain appropriate paint stock inventory in line with business and statutory requirements.
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Clean, sand, sandblast, scrape, brush, etch and prepare surfaces in preparation for spraying.
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Dis-assembly and re-assembly of components as required to carry out the painting and blasting functions
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Repair surfaces to be sprayed/painted
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Take reasonable care to ensure own safety and health and that of others, and to abide by duty of care provided for in the WHS legislation
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Assist in writing JSEA`s & SWMS
How about you?
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Extensive experience within ship building industry preferred or ship repair industry
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Ability to verbally communicate technical instructions and provide feedback to various stakeholders including non-technical persons
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Familiar with marine practices, ship layout and technical interpretation
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The ability to work to AS 1627 standards and ISO standards
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Experience in airless spray machines and pressure pot
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Experience in hydro blasting
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Sound knowledge of Workplace Health & Safety Regulations as they apply to marine industry
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Certificate 3 Surface Preparation & Coating Application preferred
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EWP ticket
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Forklift ticket
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Confined Space ticket
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Working at heights ticket
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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