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Have you always wanted to work overseas? Are you looking to expand your career with the opportunity to receive world-class training? An exciting career awaits you at ASC, Australia''s submarine company - the sustainer of Australia''s conventionally armed, nuclear-powered submarinesin the AUKUS partnership.To deliver on this newand excitingwork, weare seekingskilledPipe Welders and Nuclear Weldersto undertakelong-term,world-leading trainingin Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, U.S. Placements are available inSeptember 2026and will beapproximately2.5-3.5-yearsin duration. Responsibilities As aWelder,youwill: Performhighintegritywelding and cutting on structural, piping, mechanical and rotating components Weld in all positions, selectingappropriate processes,consumablesand welding sequences Undertake weldbuildupand restorative work to return components to specification Interpret drawings and instructions to prepare and lay out work accurately Set up,operate,cleanandmaintainwelding equipment and portable tools, including minor repairs Control heat input, distortion and weld quality using correctpreheatingand shielding techniques Conductinprocessinspections and rectify defects prior to NDT Apply correct electrode handling,storageand temperature control practices Maintain a strong safety focus,complying withhotworkcontrols,firepreventionmeasures and shipyard standards Provide guidance to apprentices and helpers andmaintainrequired qualifications Eligibility Criteria The successful applicant mustpossess: Certificate III in Engineering Fabrication Trade (Welding/Boilermaking) 35 years relevant industry experience (desirable) Demonstrated competence inhighintegritywelding using GTAW (TIG), SMAW (Stick) and/or FCAW Strong understanding of joint preparation, heat input control, distortionmanagementand defect prevention Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, weldsymbolsand welding procedures Sound awareness of inspection requirements and weld repair processes Strong commitment to safety, including hot work controls, confined spacerequirementsand shipyard operating discipline Australian Citizenship An ability to obtain andmaintaina NV1 defence clearance AdditionalDetails Duringdeployment, you will receive on the job training combined with instructor led classroom training.Thistraining program and work is carried outin accordance withcompany and US Navy processes and procedures. At the completion of your deployment, you willreturn to Western Australia (WA)to carry out the planning, management, and in-water maintenance activities on the United States Navy Virginia Class Submarines. Repatriation to WA is non-negotiable, so please consider this when applying. Whilst ASC will accept all applications for this role, as this role requires an ability to access protected US defence technology, applicants holding nationality of certain foreign countries will not be eligible. To check your eligibility please visit the Australian Government Security Vetting Agency website. Please note: This is a Civilian role and recruitment processes will differ from those undertaken in Active Service Defence recruitment. Benefits Werehere to support you prior todepartingfor the US and when you are overseas. As an ASC employee working in the US, you will have access to a host of great benefits: Be paid to work, train, and live in the United States Work on US Virginia Class nuclear-powered submarines and learncutting-edgenuclear technology Have access to benefits and entitlements to support relocation and your time living and working in the US (such ascost-of-livingallowances, housingassistance, familyassistance) Return home to a secure job with ASC in the future nuclear-powered submarine program Access to ASCs extensive employment benefits Next Steps Shortlisted applicants will be contacted to organise a phone call for a further discussion to the opportunity. Early applications are encouraged as shortlisting maycommenceimmediately.