Senior Simulator Technician

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Detail information about job Senior Simulator Technician. Terms and conditions vacancy

• We’re inventing the future, right here, right now, at Thales
• Supporting a diverse workforce offering an array of flexible work initiatives
• Rydalmere | Free On Site Parking & Gym | Bus, Ferry & Train close to site

• We’re inventing the future, right here, right now, at Thales
• Be a part of our national Training & Simulation Business
• HMAS Stirling | Permanent Role

Why Work with Thales?

At Thales, we’re committed to caring about the whole of you. Creating an environment of trust and empowerment where your contribution is valued, where your well-being counts and you can manage the right work-life balance for you. We believe that embracing flexibility is a smarter way of working. We’re always open to discussing your individual needs, just let us know what works for you.

That commitment extends through our generous benefits package: that’s why Thales were the first Engineering company in Australia to pay the superannuation guarantee on unpaid primary carer’s leave. Whether you want to work for 4 years and get paid to take the 5th year off, or you just need help finding a childcare place, you’ll have our support every step of the way.

Developing Your Career

We’re committed to giving you opportunities to be your best. We believe in embracing the passion and potential of our people, and to achieve this we offer market leading training, development and experiences, along with the opportunity to be mentored and coached by some of the smartest minds in the industry. We hire from within as our first priority, so you’ll have a myriad of opportunities within our diverse, global organisation.

About Thales

We’re inventing the future, right here, right now, at Thales. We design the critical security solutions of tomorrow by combining the curiosity to explore, the intelligence to question and the vision to create. Together we clarify complicated problems by combining our experience in market with our leading research and development capabilities.

Our Opportunity

The Thales Australia Avionics, Training & Simulation (ATS) is comprised of two business lines:

• Training & Simulation
• Helicopter Avionics

The Training & Simulation business delivers both simulation products and training services to Defence and Civil customers in Australia. The organisation is customer focused with many of its staff located at customer sites delivering high levels of service under Performance-based contracts.

The Senior Simulator Technician is responsible for coordinating all onsite activities relating to the operation and maintenance of the Submarine Control Simulator and the Propulsion Control Simulator of the Collins Platform Training System, together with the Part Task Trainers, at the Submarine Training and Systems Centre at HMAS Stirling.

Responsibilities:

• Manage the overall operation and maintenance activities of the simulators.
• Ensure that the simulators are maintained in accordance with the manufacturers’ guidelines
• Coordinate corrective maintenance as and when required
• Maintain tools and test equipment, and ensure equipment is in calibration
• Co-ordinate spares and repairs to ensure that the simulators meet their contracted availability requirements
• Maintain a sound working relationship with the customers and other relevant stakeholders
• Prepare the simulators with the necessary configurations and scenarios required for each training event.

About You:

• Certificate IV or Diploma in Electronics Trade or equivalent
• Minimum of 5 years experience as a Technician
• Customer Relationship Management.
• Sound interpersonal skills and ability to maintain good corporate image.
• Demonstrated “self-starter” who is able to work autonomously with minimal supervision
• Experience with simulation projects preferably in a Defence context.

Special Requirements

To apply for this role you must be eligible for a Defence Security Clearance (NV1 ). You may need to be ITARS cleared; therefore Thales need to know if you hold any other passport other than Australian, or have dual citizenship.

To Apply

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At Thales we provide CAREERS and not only jobs. With Thales employing 68,000 employees in 50 countries our mobility policy enables thousands of employees each year to develop their careers at home and abroad, in their existing areas of expertise or by branching out into new fields. Together we believe that embracing flexibility is a smarter way of working. Great journeys start here, apply now!