Engineering Supervisor

The Engineering Supervisor is responsible for overseeing the technical engineering team and ensuring the successful execution of workflow of a team of technical professionals. Their role includes the delivery of independent selection, evaluation, and application of relevant engineering knowledge, techniques and procedures in support of the safe and effective operation, maintenance and management of facility assets, infrastructure and systems at the Joint Defence Facility Pine Gap. Additionally, the Engineering Supervisor supports objectives of the Engineering Manager and Deputy Engineering Manager and is accountable for the leadership, coordination and oversight of up to approximately 12 personnel. This encompasses planning, organization, and development relevant to the service delivery of the Engineering group.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Oversees a team of technical professionals

• Plan, schedule and coordinate the identification, definition and development of detailed requirements for facility infrastructure, equipment and system modification, replacement, upgrade and/or recapitalization.

• Oversee and communicate the design and/or development of solutions to a variety of technical problems of moderate to extreme scope and complexity across engineering disciplines.

• Plan, coordinate and resource the provision of technical advice on proposed changes to facility infrastructure and systems, from general concepts through to detailed IFC designs.

• Oversee the development, implementation and improvement of appropriate and effective systems and processes in support of technical engineering service delivery.

• Facilitate and communicate technical recommendations, input, direction and advice on facilities system, infrastructure and equipment reliability, operation, maintenance, life-cycle management and costing.

• Facilitate and communicate the development of ROM costing estimates in support of facility infrastructure, equipment and system modification, upgrade, replacement and/or recapitalization.

• Facilitate and communicate the evaluation of operational systems, equipment, processes and infrastructure in support of general and targeted optimization and improvement initiatives.

• Maintain health and safety within the workplace by promoting safety awareness initiatives, discussions and trainings, encouraging a safety focused culture and participating and reviewing risk assessments for those under their supervision.

• Any other reasonable duties as requested

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Essential

Desirable

• Undergraduate degree (BS in Electrical, Mechanical, Civil, or degree in other Engineering discipline with demonstrated capability in working in engineering)

Field: Relevant or related discipline

Desirable

• Post Graduate Qualifications (MS in Electrical, Mechanical, Civil, or degree in other Engineering discipline with demonstrated capability in working in engineering)

Field: Any relevant or related discipline

TICKETS AND LICENCES

Minimum Essential

• Drivers Licence

​ Desirable

• EIT certification

• PE/CPEng certification

EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS – Minimum Essential

Minimum Essential

• Strong communication skills and the ability to engage with varied stakeholders

• Ability to make sound technical decisions within and outside area of expertise

• Ability to work effectively on all levels of the organization

• Ability to multitask and prioritize work on an independent basis in a fast-paced environment

• 4 years’ experience

• Experience with MS Officer operating system

WORK ENVIRONMENT, PHYSICAL DEMANDS, AND MENTAL DEMANDS

• Typical office environment with no unusual hazards, occasional lifting to 10kgs, kneeling, standing and walking, routinely sitting and constant use of speech/hearing abilities for communication, constant mental alertness, and must be able to work under deadlines.

• The ability to lift items up to 10kgs independently

• The employee is frequently required to walk, sit, use hands to handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand.

• Vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

• The employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts; high, precarious places; and outside weather conditions.

• The employee is frequently exposed to risk of electrical shock and vibration.

• The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals.

• The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

SECURITY CLEARANCE REQUIREMENT

It is a condition of employment that employees obtain and retain the appropriate level of security clearance and medical clearance applicable to each role. The employee will require a Top-Secret Positive Vetting (TSPV) Department of Defence Security Clearance (Australian) or TS/SCI (U.S.) clearance w/ Poly.

STATEMENT OF WORK REQUIREMENTS

All personnel assigned shall be:

• At least 18 years of age.

• Able to fluently read, write and speak English

EHS REQUIREMENT

All Amentum personnel are responsible for understanding and complying with all site environmental, health and safety requirements. While Amentum is responsible for providing a safe workplace and is responsible for ensuring compliance with requirements of the EHS Handbook, each person is responsible for:

• Completing work tasks in a safe manner

• Reporting any unsafe acts or conditions to their supervisor and/or PMO/EHS Manager

• Continuous adherence to the environmental, health and safety procedures outlined in the EHS Handbook during the performance of their work

• Red-Carding a Job - Employee right and responsibility to “STOP WORK” if a job is unsafe or possess a danger to the environment

QUALITY REQUIREMENT

Quality is the foundation for the management of our business and the keystone to our goal of customer satisfaction. It is our policy to consistently provide services that meet customer expectations. Accordingly, each employee must conform to the Amentum Quality Program and carry out job activities in compliance with the Quality System documents and customer contracts. Each employee must read and understand their Quality Management and Customer Satisfaction responsibilities.

PROCEDURE COMPLIANCE

Each employee must read, understand and implement the general and specific operational, safety, quality and environmental requirements of all plans, procedures and policies pertaining to their job.