Submarine Commissioning Test Specialist

5 days ago


Helensburgh, Argyll and Bute, United Kingdom Babcock International Group Full time

About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled Submarine Commissioning Test Specialist to join our team at HMNB Clyde, near Helensburgh.

Job Overview

As a key member of our commissioning team, you will be responsible for conducting submarine commissioning and testing tasks safely, on time, and within budget. This role requires close liaison with all key stakeholders throughout the process.

Key Responsibilities

  • You will apply logical thinking to resolve conflicting operational priorities and Commissioning requirements.
  • You will review complex engineering documentation and participate in extensive technical discussions covering many engineering disciplines.
  • The role will involve working on several different tasks on a daily basis or being involved in complex tasking, taking several days or weeks to complete.

Essential Experience

To succeed in this role, you will require:

  • Significant experience of working with propulsion and ships systems within a submarine operation, maintenance, or commissioning environment. Ideally gained within a Naval Marine, Offshore, or Power Generation environment.
  • Knowledge of high-energy systems found within a safety-critical environment with a strong focus on the application of Health & Safety principles to all work undertaken.
  • Competent user of IT systems including ERP, database, and MS office software.
  • Ability to work to a consistently high standard within a fast-moving, high-pressure environment.
  • Good planning, organising, and management skills. Along with effective communication skills and competence in stakeholder and relationship management.

Qualifications

You must have a recognised Mechanical Engineering Apprenticeship or HNC with demonstrable experience in a relevant engineering discipline (or relevant equivalence).

What We Offer

  • A competitive salary of up to £44,000 per annum, depending on experience.
  • Generous holiday allowance.
  • Matched contribution pension scheme up to 8% of salary, with life assurance.
  • Employee share scheme.
  • Employee shopping savings portal.
  • Payment of Professional Fees.
  • Reservists in the armed forces receive 10-days special paid leave.
  • Holiday Trading is a benefit that allows employees to buy additional leave or to sell up to one working week of annual leave from their annual entitlement.
  • 'Be Kind Day' enables employees to take one working day's paid leave a year (or equivalent hours) to undertake volunteering work with their chosen organisation or registered charity.


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