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The HSPO requires both Systems Engineering and ILS Support Services for the Armidale Patrol Boats. HTR Engineering provides a team of two engineers who provided ILS and Systems Engineering oversight and support to the systems engineering requirements of the Armidale Patrol Boats based at HMAS Cairns.

HTR Engineering also had to ensure the quality assurance and report budget performance variations and assist with the preparation of monthly management reports.

The FFGSPO uses a Configuration Management Tool (CMT) called Team Centre to manage and control Configuration of FFGs. This database has over 1000 active change records (deviation or configuration change proposals). The Mechanical Engineer under limited direction, perform novel, complex or critical work in the Marine/Mechanical Engineering and configuration management discipline within FFGSPO that will result in closure of Seaworthiness Board Corrective Action Request (SCAR). The two (2) HTR Engineering Mechanical Engineers were asked to prepare project briefs and reports. To perform Physical Configuration Audits (PCA) on the ship to establish installation status of the CCPs and SG2s. They would also update CMT with the data gathered during PCAs and other records available within FFGSPO to ensure CMT reflects configuration of the ship. In turn they would have to analyse data from CMT and other databases and spread sheets and produce and report on various aspects of ships configuration. Later on based on the review of TM188s (Engineering Change Directives), analysis CMT data and PCA result prepare a matrix with the following details: Status of Incorporation of Engineering Changes on FFGs and Availability of ILS products and effect of Engineering changes on Ship’ Selected Records (SSRs).

Based on the result of PCAs and drawings in the TM188s, redline mark-up SSRs. Also, review SSRs produced by contractors / draftsman / technical writers, and provide comment and recommend suitability for acceptance by the Commonwealth. They were also required to; review SG2s and take action to close out SG2; review existing ECP backlog and take action to develop and implement ECPs to reduce ECP backlog; review CMT data and take action to develop missing ILS products for incorporated ECPs to reduce ILS backlog. They were asked to develop processes and procedures for conducting the scope of work listed above. Later the team would develop a database capturing all lessons learnt for the greater benefit in moving forward. During the term of this engagement process and procedures for the efficient and effective management of the G2 GMC contract were to be developed.

The Commonwealth sought professional assistance from HTR Engineering to provide a Consultant with significant previous exposure to engineering governance as mandated in ABR 6492 and ABR 5230 and with substantial previous experience with the FFG Class Electronic Systems and RF systems, and a good working knowledge of the FFG External Communication Systems, Ordnance and the FFG Combat Systems. The Commonwealth required an experienced Consultant to provide support to the Chief Engineer Platform Systems (CEPS) with: in-service support of fitted FFG Class external communication and electronic systems; advice on and investigations into Ordnance suitability, advice and investigations into other engineering aspects of the Platform.  EMI and RADHAZ investigation, including experience with TEMPEST, communication and electronic system analysis and advice / recommendations; Transmit / Receiver antennas radiation pattern analysis and report development; management of ES3701 development; and acceptance testing and provision of mentoring service to FFGSPO. These duties were to be undertaken, as directed by the FFG System Program Office (FFGSPO) Chief Engineer Platform Systems (CEPS).

HTR’s Engineer was tasked to oversee Radio Frequency Engineering which required him to manage EMI and RADHAZ issues. These tasks involved being the contact for the FFG Systems Program Office on matters relating to EMI / RADHAZ potential problems (personnel and ordnance). Also, Electronic Systems engineering services. By providing engineering input both theoretical and practical to matters related to the installation of Electronic Systems installed the Australian Navy Adelaide Class Frigates. Also, act as FFG SPO point of contact on all matters related to Electronic Systems. The other main area of responsibility was the FFG Class RF/ antenna and other technical and engineering services. He was acting as a general engineering knowledge for the FFG Systems Program Office and Navy Office in areas related to the areas concerned with RF/antenna matters. He would provide, as required to the FFG Systems Program Office and Navy Office, details of the overall system and inter-system level of electrical and electronic connectivity of communications, combat system and navigation systems fitted to the FFG. The HTR Engineering Consultant was expected to provide a mentoring capability to other staff less experienced in aspects of Navy Engineering. He would assist the FFG SPO staff in addressing FFG Class Radio Frequency Engineering contract matters. And finally, Factory Acceptance Testing of ES-370. He would attend Factory Acceptance Testing as Commonwealth Representative of ES 3701 system.  This required him to retain oversite of the development of the System and participate in trials and testing up to its full acceptance and Installation.

The RAN sought to engage a HR specialist to establish policy and business plans for the LHD Ship Class – Amphibious and Afloat Support Group. HTR’s Consultant was asked to represent the Amphibious and Afloat Support individual training requirements (iaw QMS Quality Training and Ongoing Training requirements) as part of AASGRP reporting, management and business planning processes. She was to manage AASGRP workforce relationships with stakeholders such as NPCMA, DNCM and Training Authorities for the coordination of individual training. She would also evaluate training management reviews and workplace assessment processes for AASGRP. This would include the monitoring of individual training requirements that contribute to the delivery of the amphibious capability, taking action, in concern with the platforms, to assist in the rectification of personnel training deficiencies (iaw QMS Preparedness and Deficiency Reporting requirements). Her primary task was to ensure that personnel training meets class society certification requirements (iaw QMS Classification Society Surveys), taking action where deficiencies were identified, and if required provide support to the platforms to ensure ship’s staff have achieved necessary training requirements IAW mandated requirements.

Her role also required her to review, and where necessary update, training aspects of supporting documentation associated with the AASGRP. Furthermore, she had to monitor and advise AASGRP CM and COMSURF on the cumulative effect of personnel deficiencies on capability for the Amphibious ships. The HTR Engineering Consultant was also involved with providing advice on the development of the Amphibious Long Range Preparedness Plan and individual training requirements. Whereby she would coordinate the delivery of amphibious, platform specific, individual training courses.

HTR Engineering was asked to support Project SEA1770 Phase (Ph) 1 – Rapid Environmental Assessment (REA) and that the Commonwealth sought expertise in Engineering Support. HTR’s Consultants are providing systems engineering and technical support project SEA1770 Ph1.  There is a need for subject matter expertise to support the conduct of design reviews and the review of Prime Contractor Deliverables. MGISPO is a Land Technical Regulatory Framework (TRF) Accredited Engineering Organisation, which has been assigned as the lead TRF for SEA1770 Ph1. HTR Engineering is assisting in the certification activities. These will include both the Navy Regulatory System (NRS) and the Technical Regulation of ADF Materiel Manual – Land (TRAMM-L). HTR Engineering is assisting the development and implementation of the following technical project artefacts: Test and Evaluation Master Plan (TEMP) We will submit a mature draft of the TEMP. Also, submit a mature draft Project Certification Plan (PCP) and System Safety Management Plan (SSMP), and a Safety Case Outline (SCO). Also, we will update the Engineering Management Plan (EMP) and submit a mature draft of the EMP. HTR Engineering was also tasked to facilitate the review of, and document the findings of the following Detailed Design Review (DDR) technical CDRL items for the Mobile Meteorological and Oceanographic Team System (MMT), Fly-Away Survey Kit System (FASK), and the Survey Craft (SC).