Naval Architect
BMT
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Victoria • 🇨🇦 Canada
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💰 CA$85,000 - CA$105,000 per year
Job Level
SeniorLead
About the role
- Naval Architect tasked to support the Victoria Class submarine maintenance programs and other submarine design, build, modernization, refit and replacement programs as required.
- Providing Naval Architecture advice and support to external and internal customers.
- Independently undertake technical work which requires coordination with colleagues and making a substantial contribution to assigned projects.
- Working collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary team.
- Complying with relevant business and ethics codes of conduct.
- Undertaking engineering activities in a way that contributes to best practice.
- Working within the BMT Quality Management System (QMS) processes and procedures.
- Maintaining your technical competency in your area(s) of specialization.
- Demonstrating willingness and active adoption of coaching and mentoring provided by senior staff, and support with mentorship to junior staff in developing technical competency.
- Contributing to building a positive team culture through input, feedback and participation in team building and wellness activities.
- Conduct ship surveys for design and engineering changes, mid-life upgrades and vessel condition documentation including: Lead development of survey packages from technical documentation.
- Conduct visual inspections and condition surveys on marine structures (including submarines) in a heavy industrial environment.
- Produce survey reports which compile inspection finding including stability reports in client, Class or Standard designated formats.
- Knowledge of the principles and application of key Naval Architectural policies standards and references, including: Canadian Forces Technical Orders (CFTOs).
- International Maritime Organization standards.
- Stamp and Seal Professional Engineering deliverables in area of practise.
- Maintain a program of Continuing Professional Development to sustain your technical knowledge.
Requirements
- Degree in Naval Architecture, Marine Engineering, Civil Engineering or Mechanical Engineering from an accredited post-secondary institution.
- Minimum 8 years of experience in structural repair or marine engineering.
- Existing registration or ability to obtain registration with a Professional Engineering governance body in Province of work.
- Eligible for a Canadian security clearance.
- Strong understanding of ship stability, structural design, and docking.
- Experience in the in-service support of ship construction and/or repair.
- Experience working in a fast-paced commercial shipyard environment.
- Ability to work independently and to learn without formal instruction.
Benefits
- Medical, dental and vision plan (including a Health Care Spending Account)
- Employee and Family Assistance Program
- Parental/Maternity leave top-up program
- RRSP or TFSA matching program
- Flexible work hours and hybrid work arrangement
- Training and development opportunities
- Employee recognition program
- Employee referral program
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard skills
Naval ArchitectureMarine EngineeringStructural DesignShip StabilityCondition SurveysTechnical DocumentationSurvey ReportingEngineering ActivitiesQuality Management System (QMS)Continuing Professional Development
Soft skills
CollaborationTechnical CompetencyCoachingMentoringTeam BuildingCommunicationFeedbackIndependenceProblem SolvingAdaptability
Certifications
Degree in Naval ArchitectureDegree in Marine EngineeringDegree in Civil EngineeringDegree in Mechanical EngineeringProfessional Engineering registrationCanadian security clearance