Commissioning Engineers

Job description

Commissioning Engineers

Would you like to be responsible for test and commissioning activities on advanced submarine platforms? We currently have a number of vacancies for Commissioning Engineers at our site in Barrow-in-Furness.

As a Commissioning Engineer, you will be initially working within the Test and Commissioning function, focusing on the day-to-day testing of ship electrical or mechanical systems for in-service and in-build submarines. In the future, you will be moving across to work within the Strategic Weapon Test Organisation on another advanced submarine platform. either In the Test and Commissioning Organisation/Dockside Test Organisation , you will be dealing with cutting edge systems such as: communications, radar, weapon systems and torpedoes before moving to the SWTO .

This role will provide you with the opportunity to be involved in the test and commissioning of a nuclear submarine from the build stage, right through to the submarine being fully operational at sea. This is a varied role where you will be working on a number of different systems, including new equipment, on some of the most complex engineering projects in the country.

Your main responsibilities as a Commissioning Engineer will involve:

Working through the test specifications and forms to ensure compliance with each aspect of the test procedure to ensure it is fit for purpose

Being responsible for the commissioning, trials, operation and setting to work of systems/ equipment

Providing a support service to Boat Builds, MoD and commercial customers as appropriate either on-site or off-site

Research and compilation of appropriate documentation around ships systems

Representing the company on contractor's sea trials and other outworking requirements including guarantee periods as applicable

Ensuring safe and efficient working practices at all times, including taking indirect responsibility for less senior member of the team around you

Control of sub-contractors, which could involve input into risk assessments, method statements, security arrangements and monitoring of work

Keeping full and accurate records of work activities carried out by using company systems

Your skills and qualifications as a Commissioning Engineer :

Essential:

HNC or equivalent qualification or experience in a relevant engineering field (such as mechanical or electrical engineering)

Engineering experience in one or more of the following areas: testing, commissioning, setting to work, maintenance, Merchant Navy or Royal Navy background

Awareness of, or experience with, authorised documentation or test standards

Desirable:

Knowledge of marine platforms/ submarines/ weapon systems

What we're looking for in you:

You must be an effective team-player, possessing excellent communication skills to work with a range of stakeholders and challenge engineering issues in a constructive manner. You must also have the ability to work unsupervised, as well as the drive to complete tasks to specified timescales.

Location: Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria

Salary: Competitive

Benefits: Our employees receive an excellent benefits package which includes a competitive pension scheme, enhanced annual leave allowance and a Company contributed Share Incentive Plan. We also offer a range of additional benefits such as flexible working, an employee assistance programme, childcare vouchers, Cycle2work and many local and national employee discounts. Some employees may also be eligible for an annual incentive.

BAE Systems

BAE Systems is one of the world's leading global defence, security and aerospace companies. We work at the cutting edge of technology, creating more than 100 new inventions every year for customers in over 100 countries.

Maritime – Submarines

Our Submarines business has been safely delivering world class submarines to the UK Royal Navy for more than a century.

The Astute class will equip the Royal Navy with its largest and most capable generation of attack submarines. We are responsible for the design, build, test and commissioning of these state-of-the-art vessels. In total, seven boats will make up the fleet, each weighing a mighty 7,400 tonnes.

Dreadnought is the successor to the Vanguard class of nuclear deterrent submarines. We will deliver four submarines to the Royal Navy, with the first submarine entering service in the early 2030s. Dreadnought is widely considered to be one of the world's most complex engineering challenges.

We have sites in Barrow-in-Furness, Filton, Frimley, Ash Vale, Broad Oak and Weymouth, and we pride ourselves on employing the best professionals around. Join us and you'll be part of something important; something you can be proud of.

BAE Systems is an equal opportunities employer. We value diversity and welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds. We particularly welcome applications from sections of the community which are currently under-represented at BAE Systems, including women, BAME and applicants with disabilities. Please note we will not use any personal information relating to your background at any stage of the application process.

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