Gilmour Space is the leading Australian rocket company, pioneering next-generation hybrid propulsion technologies for small satellite launch vehicles.
Maintenance Technician role: responsible for maintenance of all equipment, plant and vehicles at our launch site.
The below is designed to give you an idea of the role you will play. There will be many more exciting and innovative things to do:
- Responsible for submitting completed work orders for the maintenance of all equipment, plant and vehicles.
- Carry out site maintenance of equipment, plant and vehicles.
- Assist with writing maintenance procedures to ensure all launch site systems and equipment is completed on time in line with company and legislative requirements.
- Implement site modification and infrastructure projects by working closely with relevant contractors/tradesman as required.
- Install fluid system components from a schematic or engineering drawing including but not limited to ball valves, check valves, pressure regulators, and pressure gauges.
- Troubleshoot operational issues found during activation of fluid and mechanical systems.
- Work with a team of technicians and engineers to ensure every system is built with the highest level of quality to support 100% successful launch of a multimillion-dollar launch vehicle.
- Operate forklifts, elevated work platforms and power tools.
- Hands‑on operations with both large and small, fragile assemblies.
- Assist with the implementation of site safety and risk management systems as required by the senior management.
- Willingness to be a member of the Local Response Team.
- Other duties as requested by Management.
Mandatory Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- Minimum 4 years of experience in a similar role.
- Valid Australian Open Driver’s License.
- NV1 Security Clearance eligible preferred.
- Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
- Able to use Microsoft office.
Desired Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- Ability to read engineering drawings and schematics.
- Understanding and application of valves, actuators, pumps, chillers, mechanics.
- Skilled in use of hand and power tools.
- Experience with working on both large and small, fragile assemblies.
- Ability to work well in an integrated team including daily interactions with technicians, engineers, and managers.
- Creative problem solver that can bring multiple disciplines together.
- Self‑motivated with strong multi‑tasking, organizational, communication and documentation skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Exceptional cost and time management skills.
- Works well under pressure.
- The ability to work independently and part of teams.
Gilmour Space Technologies is proud to be an equal chance employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all team members. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples for all positions.