Trials Technician - Applied Science

at  Thornton Tomasetti

Thornton Tomasetti applies engineering and scientific principles to solve the world’s challenges. An independent organization of creative thinkers and innovative doers collaborating from offices worldwide, our mission is to bring our clients’ ideas to life and, in the process, lay the groundwork for a better, more resilient future. We provide support and opportunities to our employees to achieve their full potential and cultivate a rewarding career.
Our Applied Science practice leverages a unique combination of technologies and expertise to engineer practical solutions to problems of national and international importance. We apply expertise in solid and fluid dynamics, materials science, acoustics, risk assessments and computational simulation methods to solve complex problems. We perform research, mathematical modeling, software development and design to manage risks to life safety in military platforms and installations, ships and submarines, critical infrastructure, tall buildings, public facilities, industrial and petrochemical plants and automotive and airborne vehicles. Military, government, corporate and academic clients’ value the validation of Applied Science’s software and the critical insights gained from correlating analysis with testing.
Our team based in Melbourne is primarily focused on supporting the Australian Department of Defence and Defence industry portfolio in enhancing the survivability of Maritime, Land and Air Platforms. We also offer complimentary services in our Protective Design and Security portfolio offering for a range of government clients covering the design and protection of infrastructure. The Melbourne team currently operates a unique range of Test and Evaluation (T&E) capabilities including our in-house Medium Weight Shock Testing Machine (JASSO) and operation of Defence’s heavy weight shock barge for Maritime systems qualification. We are looking to expand our T&E services and work closely with our Perth-based team as well as some of Thornton Tomasetti’s offices in the UK and US.
The Role

We have an opportunity for a Trials Technician to join our Applied Science team, based in Melbourne, Victoria. The role will be to primarily support our Defence portfolios T&E work in shock testing of naval equipment, with the opportunity to help drive our expansion into new T&E capabilities. Part of this role will be to support the operational use of our in-house test facilities in relation to both preparing for and conducting shock testing activities. The role would be ideal for someone with an existing T&E experience or strong trade skills who is looking to deploy these skills in a new setting. We are looking for technicians with a background in any of the following areas:

• Fabrication
• Mechanical systems
• Electrical systems or instrumentation

Responsibilities

The successful candidate will join our team of specialist engineering consultants at a time when we are rapidly expanding our business in Australia. The expected responsibilities of the role are shown below, although the specific responsibilities will be tailored to the skill-set of the successful applicant.

• Management and maintenance of specialist test apparatus and instrumentation systems.
• Support to management of workshop / warehouse facility.
• Fabrication of fixtures for use during testing programs.
• Development and updating of safe operating procedures and risk assessments for activities conducted in the workshop and during offsite testing activities.
• Set-up, monitoring and triggering instrumentation during testing activities.
• This role involves a mixture of field test work and laboratory/bench work. Trials may be undertaken at a range of locations, which will involve a requirement to travel for work on occasion.

Requirements

• We are looking for a candidate with a minimum of a TAFE Cert III/lV in a relevant discipline (e.g. mechanical or instrumentation) or qualified as a Marine Technician (or similar) in the Australian Defence Force.
• Experience in fabrication (machining and welding of metal) is highly desirable.
• Experience in a test and evaluation role is desirable but not essential as training will be provided.
• Experience in the use of data acquisition systems is desirable but not essential as training will be provided.
• Basic drafting experience is desirable but not essential.
• A willingness to enhance their skills through on the job learning.
• The ability to travel to support off-site test and evaluation activities.
• Applicants must be an Australian Citizen and be eligible to obtain and maintain an Australian Government Negative Vetting Level 1 security clearance.

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We have an opportunity for a Trials Technician to join our Applied Science team, based in Melbourne, Victoria. The role will be to primarily support our Defence portfolios T&E work in shock testing of naval equipment, with the opportunity to help drive our expansion into new T&E capabilities. Part of this role will be to support the operational use of our in-house test facilities in relation to both preparing for and conducting shock testing activities. The role would be ideal for someone with an existing T&E experience or strong trade skills who is looking to deploy these skills in a new setting. We are looking for technicians with a background in any of the following areas:

• Fabrication
• Mechanical systems
• Electrical systems or instrumentatio

The successful candidate will join our team of specialist engineering consultants at a time when we are rapidly expanding our business in Australia. The expected responsibilities of the role are shown below, although the specific responsibilities will be tailored to the skill-set of the successful applicant.

• Management and maintenance of specialist test apparatus and instrumentation systems.
• Support to management of workshop / warehouse facility.
• Fabrication of fixtures for use during testing programs.
• Development and updating of safe operating procedures and risk assessments for activities conducted in the workshop and during offsite testing activities.
• Set-up, monitoring and triggering instrumentation during testing activities.
• This role involves a mixture of field test work and laboratory/bench work. Trials may be undertaken at a range of locations, which will involve a requirement to travel for work on occasion