Pipe Fitter - International Placements

 975514
 Henderson
 Tradesperson - Boiler Maker
 Tradesperson - Mechanical
 Tradesperson - Piping
 Full time
 Closing on: Aug 1, 2025

Role & Responsibilities

As a Pipe Fitter in this program, you will support the pipe fitting functions with a strong emphasis on Safety Performance, Quality, and Technical standards.

To be successful in this role, you will have trade qualifications in a metal trade discipline, with knowledge of pipe fabrication and installation, Hydraulic and Pneumatic systems, testing and verification techniques. Your experience would have been gained in the manufacture, installation, test, and verification of Piping Systems in the Construction, Heavy Engineering, Defence, or Shipbuilding industries. Knowledge of CNC Pipe Bending machines, Draw Bending, and other various manual bending techniques would also be favorable.

The training will be a combination of classroom-based training and on-the-job learning.

Opportunities are available immediately and individuals wishing to express interest in a position should be available and interested in being repatriated in the near term.

After your deployment, you will return to Western Australia to carry out the planning, management, and in-water maintenance activities on the United States Navy Virginia Class Submarines.

The successful person will possess:

Trade Qualification - Metal Trade.
1-5 years (Max. 5 years) experience in a similar role.
Experience with working in restricted areas and confined spaces.
Proven ability to be flexible and an eagerness to learn and develop new skills.
 

This role requires a current National Police Clearance and an Australian Defence Security Clearance. Your eligibility for this role is dependent on you obtaining and maintaining such clearance.

To check your eligibility please visit the Australian Government Security Vetting Agency website.

What are the benefits?

We’re here to support you before departing for the U.S. and when you are overseas. As an ASC employee working in the U.S., you will have access to a host of great benefits:

Be paid to work, train, and live in the United States for the next 12-24 months (Pearl Harbour)
Work on U.S. Virginia Class nuclear-powered submarines and cutting-edge nuclear technology.
Undertake world-leading training in nuclear technology.
Have access to benefits and entitlements to support relocation and your time living and working in the U.S. (such as cost of living allowances, housing assistance, and family assistance)
Return home to a secure job with ASC in the future nuclear-powered submarine program.
Access to ASC’s extensive employment benefits.