Work Order Coordinator - Electrical and Fabrication

About the Role

The Work Order Coordinator plays a key role in organizing technical design, engineering, and manufacturing information into actionable work orders. The position demands ensuring that each work order package is precisely detailed and sequenced to meet project deadlines, company standards, and classification society regulations.

Company Overview

Austal is a leading global shipbuilder and prime contractor for Defence, partnering with maritime technology innovators worldwide. The company specializes in designing, building, and supporting defence and commercial vessels with operational centers across Australia, the USA, the Philippines, and Vietnam.

Within the Strategic Shipbuilding Agreement, Austal spearheads continuous naval shipbuilding in Western Australia, fostering innovation, enhancing sovereign capabilities, and nurturing sustainable Australian industry and workforce growth.

Role Specifics

Multiple Work Order Coordinator positions are open focusing on:

• Electrical
• Fabrication

Key Responsibilities

• Create and distribute comprehensive work orders supporting production workflows, defined by scope, sequencing, labor hours, and bill of materials.
• Ensure compliance of work orders with yard quality standards, classification mandates, and engineering guidelines.
• Collaborate intensively with scheduling, engineering, and procurement teams to align work orders with project schedules and verify material availability.
• Administer changes to work orders prompted by engineering revisions, non-conformance reports, or change requests while maintaining version control and stakeholder communications.
• Document lessons learned, risks, and issues during production phases to contribute to ongoing improvement efforts.
• Regularly track and refresh planning data for precise reporting and future ship planning accuracy.
• Update drawings and documentation within work packages, ensuring proper issue control and timely stakeholder notification.
• Work cross-functionally to support project delivery while promoting process enhancements consistent with team goals.

Candidate Requirements

Essential Qualifications & Skills:

• Strong communication skills for effective coordination.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, relevant design software, and ERP systems.
• Trade certification pertinent to the role.
• Capability to read and interpret technical drawings and specifications.

Preferred Attributes:

• Experience using Primavera software.
• Formal training in planning and scheduling methodologies.
• At least five years’ experience in planning roles within shipbuilding, advanced manufacturing, or construction.
• Engineering qualifications such as Mechanical Engineering or equivalent Certificate IV.
• User familiarity with P6 project management software.

Benefits of Joining Austal

• Attractive pay and benefit offerings.
• Access to professional development and training programs.
• Supportive and stimulating work atmosphere.
• Potential for career growth in a expanding organization.

Additional Information

Austal is dedicated to fostering a safe and inclusive workplace. The company encourages candidates from diverse backgrounds including Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islanders, persons of all ages, sexual orientations, and those with disabilities to apply, recognizing diversity as a strength.