software engineer

rental manager

glazier

ASC Pty Ltd

A typical day at work would have me installing pipe or changing pipe to meet with updated drawings/changes. Brazing pipework or getting pipework Tig welded by a qualified Tig welder. Also pressure testing of pipework and equipment in a group or in pairs.

I have learned a lot while working at ASC AWD, I've learnt how to properly install, prepare, braze pipework and also how to use small bending machines and all sorts of different special tools. I've learnt about pressure testing pipe work on a large scale, and how being a team or small group can be more effective than being solo.

Management of jobs was near non existent. The workers were given tasks that would cross over with other trades, and we would be told to "work it out" or "just work in with them". A common statement from management was "it is what it is". This would make it very hard to get things done on time and to avoid damage of pipes and equipment.
The leading hands have become the supervisors in that they give everyone their jobs and have to sort everything out because the people above them aren't doing their job.
Management often make major mistakes and are never told off or held accountable for them, it would always fall down to the worker to fix it. They would often push the worker to work faster and would rather speed over quality. Often telling people to cut corners to save time or money.
New ideas which would increase production times and save money were often not looked at because in the short term it costed money, even though in the long term you'd save thousands.
The trade managers and above all seemed to be doing the right thing however and i generally found the fault to be in the people below them.

My co-workers were in similar situation that i was in for problems with management, and the majority of my co-workers were great people, who often would look out for each other on safety and quality of a job. We worked well in groups and teams and encouraged each other to perform better and better. 

The hardest part of the job was constantly having to cut things out that you had recently put in, due to issues with drawings or management not managing the tasks correctly, so therefore crossing over in trades or equipment would result in damaged pipework.

The most enjoyable part of the job was working with my co-workers and installing pipework/equipment to a high standard and having a laugh along the way. I am also proud at the end result at what everyone has achieved.
Having my friends and family with me to see the ship go in the water for the first time was a highlight in the project for me.

Even with all the problems that we have faced over the years, we still enjoy working here because of the people we work with and the pride we take in what we are able to achieve together. 

I hope that ASC AWD can make some changes in their management so that the overall job can be completed to a higher standard and on schedule.

Integrated Logistics Support Department Daily Responsibilities:
●	Ability to play a proactive lead role as a member of the IPT team, monitoring accurately and effectively reporting the progress of assigned scheduling tasking.
●	Support the refinement of ILS metrics and technical performance measures for monthly PMR reporting of Support System Key Focus Areas Support System IPT and Alliance domain areas.
●	Maintain, support and report on project scheduling for delivery off AWD Ship 1.
●	Liaise with Configuration Management to ensure OQE is compliant with the AWD Alliance Contract and deliverables to the Defence Materiel Organisation.
●	Implement Domain Area reporting within Support IPT to provide reporting to Support IPT PMR Pack presentation, which then supports the monthly Alliance PMR Pack presentation. This will include team status summaries and tracking of Support IPT activities on the Plan on a Page.
●	Creating & updating documents for Maintenance Task Analysis templates.

Opportunity to learn and grow into this management position

Project Management end of month reports and schedule delays  were the hardest part of this job

Best part was the interaction with  staff employed to assemble this project

Typical day, providing technical engineering support to the production team in a timely cost effective manner that meets all the technical regulatory requirements for submarines. I have learnt how to provide an high quality product that all internal and external customers respect. Management tend to push persons beyond their capabilities to seek weakness, this is then identified and adjustments are made. Then hardest part of the job is the continual expectation of doing for example 10 hours solid work in less than the agree 10 hours. The most enjoyable part is seeing the fruits of everyone hard work come out in things like the Coles Report. without the team spirit that is ASC this would have not happened.
I can honestly say I have learnt a lot about my own limitations and expectations within a high profile job that I am currently in.

Start at 0700 arrange piping details and work orders or staff. prepare for morning meeting and attend to designate space availability for trades personnel so there was no clash with trades for area. updated the Piping dashboard for Management to review.
Time management, and coordination of labour is paramount on large projects.
Management in our area was exceptional, anything needed was supplied.
The culture was very good as there were multiple trades all working together.
There really wasn't a hard part of the job, if you performed your duties correctly it ran well.
Seeing the Warships being built knowing you had a hand in producing one of the most lethal navy ships that will protect Australia.

Does not reward employees that do a good job, too many managers without a clue, who make terrible decisions based on the opinions of a select few, without investigating issues correctly.  HR department is a recruiting department and don't uphold the law in regards to working conditions.  Managers allowed to treat staff however they like and HR department quite happy to participate in bullying practices themselves.

Not impressed by ASC.....there’s a lot of 
problems with the Collins Class submarine 
which is exacerbated with depth increase ....
Engineers are more or less museum curators ....there 
There is no will to improve or to modify / upgrade an ‘old’ submarine which has numerous flaws which had not been improved over 25 years ....

Great place to work, never boring and a wide variety of tasks to ensure position doesn't become tedious, good working hours and very good salary for a reception role

Was the best job I have had. I miss the excitement of the job requirements. Supporting the submarine service involves travel around Australia and overseas. The wages are the best in Adelaide for our trade especially now that the car industry is finished.

A world class shipbuilding facility . A friendly co-workers at all discipline with respect to everybody rights were bullying and harassment strictly prohibited. A pleasant ,clean and safe work environment. Exceptional results of our individual and collective works,

Typical day; computer, workshop and meetings.
Learned; project management
Co-workers; good workers
Hardest part of job; fighting up hill battles
Enjoyable part of job; winning battles and seeing my work being used by others

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