Pipefitter - US Deployment

978234

Garden Island (WA)

United States (US)

International opportunities

Trades, Manufacturing and Operators

Full time

Closing on: Oct 23 2026

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 submarines in the AUKUS partnership. To deliver on this new and exciting work, we are seeking skilled trades individuals to undertake Short-term, world-leading training in Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, U.S.

Placements are available in February 2027 and will be approximately 10 months in duration and will be required to be completed on a solo basis.

Responsibilities

In the role of Pipefitter, your responsibilities are to provide pipefitting for naval vessels (nuclear/non-nuclear) and facilities, including potable water, steam, air, and temporary ventilation systems.

The responsibilities of the role are as follows:

• Manufactures, assembles, services and repairs piping systems and components for new installations or modifications.
• Cut, fit, shape, bend and assemble pipes using manual or hydraulic tools according to drawings and templates.
• Assembles, repairs, and certifies oxygen hoses, manifolds, pumps, pressure regulators, valve assemblies, and fire suppression equipment.
• Connects fixtures and tests systems for leaks, pressure, and proper operation.
• Eligibility Criteria

The successful applicant must possess

Australian Citizenship

An ability to obtain and maintain a NV1 defence clearance

Certificate III in Engineering (Mechanical or Fabrication)

Minimum 1-3 years of experience in the profession

Ability to relocate to Hawaii for minimum 12 months and then permanently relocate to Perth, WA.

Additional Details

During deployment, you will receive on the job training combined with instructor led classroom training. This training program and work is carried out in accordance with company and US Navy processes and procedures.

At the completion of your deployment, you will return 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

We’re here to support you prior to departing for 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 learn cutting-edge nuclear technology

Have access to benefits and entitlements to support relocation and your time living and working in the US.

Return home to a secure job with ASC in the future nuclear-powered submarine program

* Access to ASC’s 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 may commence immediately.