Senior Test Engineer Gas Turbines

Job Description

Senior Test Engineer (Gas Turbines)SF32416Devonport Royal Dockyard, PlymouthStarting Salary: £36,525About the roleWere looking for a Senior Test Engineer (Gas Turbines) within the Warship Commissioning Group to join us at HMNB Devonport, one of the largest naval bases in Western Europe. Were a key strategic partner to our customers; the MOD and the Royal Navy. We ensure that the UK Royal Navy goes to sea safely by supporting them in Devonport and around the world, delivering complex ship and submarine sustainment programmes. We apply our core strengths of technology and expertise to sustain critical and complex assets to help maintain national security.The Warship Commissioning Group is a multi-disciplined group within the Warships Business Unit that carries out the Installation, STW, and Harbour Trials of Marine Engineering Systems on RN Warships and Landing Craft and it supports vessels in Devonport, at sea and around the world.As the Senior Commissioning Test Engineer, you will undertake testing and commissioning of the relevant systems and equipment on a wide variety of platforms. You will act as the groups subject matter expert for Gas Turbines and Propulsion Chain, providing training and technical support to the group and customer. You will carry out Inspections and Commissioning on HM Warships of Gas Turbine Propulsion and other marine engineering equipment. You will run test documentation in support of this and look to diagnose and help to fix any faults to the Gas Turbines.What do I need to do the roleYou will have considerable experience working on Gas Turbine/Propulsion Systems within a marine environment and a significant understanding of Gas Turbine/Propulsion Chain/Systems and other marine engineering equipment. You will have extensive knowledge of Royal Naval Ships Marine Systems and experience working on at least one of the following: gear boxes, shaft lines or mechanical systems.You will have an HNC/NVQ 4 (or equivalent) in a Mechanical Engineering discipline. Alternative qualifications and experience may be considered in lieu.What else do I need to knowYou will be based at HMND Devonport, Plymouth and may occasionally be required to travel to sites both within the UK and overseas in support of sea trials. You will work 36 hours per week Monday to Friday and you must be able to achieve the appropriate level of Security Clearance before starting. About Babcock International and DevonportFor more than a century, Babcock, the Aerospace and Defence Company, has been trusted to deliver bespoke, highly-skilled engineering services. We help customers in the UK and around the world to improve the capability, reliability and availability of their most critical assets within the four market sectors of Marine, Land, Aviation, and Nuclear, underpinned by a deep understanding of technology integration, unique infrastructure and specialist training.You will be based at Devonport Royal Dockyard in Plymouth, Devon. Working at Devonport puts the best of the South West at your fingertips. Amazing scenery, vibrant towns and numerous leisure opportunities - Its why Devon and Cornwall are such a desirable place to live and work.Comprising of 14 dry docks, four miles of waterfront and 25 tidal berths, Devonport is the base for numerous surface vessels as well as the base and refit centre for the Trafalgar-class nuclear-powered submarines. Devonport has also recently been selected as the base port for the Navys new Type 26 frigates and will become the maintenance centre for the future submarine programme.Application GuidanceDue to the COVID-19 pandemic, we need to ensure that our recruitment processes are regularly reviewed and adapted, as required, to ensure were compliant with the latest government advice. We are striving to protect both our current and future employees by acting in a responsible way which reflects the restrictions we face.Please follow the link to find out more about how COVID-19 is impacting Recruitment and On-boarding for applicants .Babcock are continuing with essential recruitment activity but implementing relevant recommendations to ensure that this is done in a responsible way with consideration of the unprecedented circumstances we are facing. It is unlikely that shortlisted candidates will be asked to attend a face-to-face interview in the first instance. Interviews will be held by phone, or you may be asked to complete an online interview. More information will be provided regarding the format by the recruitment team.All applications should be made online. Please use a desktop PC or laptop to create your account and apply for a job. Once youve completed this youll be able to apply to jobs from mobile devices. If you experience difficulties please visit our careers page. If you have a disability or need any reasonable adjustments during the application and selection stages please let us know and will respond in a way that best fits your specific needs. This advice is valid at the time of publication and changing government advice and Babcock working practices take precedence at any particular time.Armed Forces CovenantWe are proud to support the Armed Forces community by honouring the Armed Forces Covenant. We recognise the value that Serving Personnel, both Regular and Reserves, Veterans, Uniformed Cadet Instructors and Service Families contribute to our business and the United Kingdom. As part of the Covenant, Babcock offers Reservists and Uniformed Cadet Instructors up to 2 weeks special paid leave to help them meet their commitments. To find out more please visit our website.#LI-POST