Program Engineer – Naval Architect
Thales
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Victoria • Canada
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Salary
💰 CA$74,000 - CA$124,000 per year
About the role
- Provide directions on way forward during Corrective Maintenance;
- Conduct technical investigation into problems associated with structure, equipment or system malfunction, including failure analysis and solution development;
- Prepare documented work scopes associated with Defect investigation/resolution, suitable for the solicitation of quotations from external resources such as OEMs, manufacturers, suppliers, testing facilities or specialist service providers;
- Develop and/or approve technical Job Instructions;
- Managing (planning, organizing, leading and controlling) the work by coordinating with other Thales staff (Mechanical, Electrical, C4 and Naval Architecture staff) and/or Subcontractors to achieve the agreed outcomes within the delegated authorities and responsibilities;
- Support the rest of the Engineering group (Coastal and Central);
- Supporting Preventive Maintenance Plan improvements;
- Provision of technical advice to enable structure, systems and equipment to be correctly operated or maintained;
- Analysis of requirements associated with baseline changes to product;
- Support Engineering Team from Ottawa for Engineering Change process;
- Contribute to detailed engineering tasks, including: Problem Investigation; Requirements analysis; Design calculations; Support Obsolescence assessments; Performance improvement investigations; Material compatibility investigation; Review of equipment/system maintenance documentation; Failure analysis; and Risk and hazard assessments.
Requirements
- An Engineering degree in naval architecture.
- Minimum of 4 years maritime experience in Ship Repair, Ship Building or Ship Operational Experience.
- Strong technical knowledge with ability to make technical decision.
- Eligible for P Eng designation in Nova Scotia.
- Previous experience working with a defense contractor or the Canadian Armed Forces.
- Experience supporting an operational military asset.
- Above average Microsoft Windows application experience, communications and interpersonal skills are required for this position.
Benefits
- Company paid Extended Health, Dental, HSA, Life, AD&D, Short-term Disability, Cancer Care Program, travel insurance, Employee Assistance Plan and Well-Being program.
- Retirement Savings Plans (RRSP, DCPP, TFSA) with a company contribution and a match to a DCPP, with no vesting period.
- Company paid holidays, vacation days, and paid sick leave.
- Voluntary Life, AD&D, Critical Illness, Long-Term Disability.
- Employee Discounts on home, auto, and gym membership.
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
failure analysissolution developmenttechnical job instructionsrequirements analysisdesign calculationsperformance improvement investigationsmaterial compatibility investigationrisk assessmentshazard assessmentsdefect investigation
Soft Skills
planningorganizingleadingcontrollingcommunicationinterpersonal skillstechnical decision making
Certifications
Engineering degree in naval architectureP Eng designation eligibility