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Test Specialist, Mechanical
Test Specialist, MechanicalBabcock International Group • Victoria, British Columbia, CA, V8Z 0B9
Test Specialist, Mechanical

Test Specialist, Mechanical

Babcock International Group • Victoria, British Columbia, CA, V8Z 0B9
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Permanent
Job description

Test Specialist, Mechanical (Permanent)

Victoria, BC (Band 5.2)

Expected Salary : $70, to $85,

To determine final salary, Babcock considers a variety of factors including the successful Candidate’s skills and experience and internal equity. The final base salary offer is at the Company’s sole discretion and presented as part of a competitive total compensation package.

What You Do Here Matters

In a complex world marked by the threat of war, natural disasters, and geopolitical instability, national security has never been more important.

Babcock is an international defence company providing support and product solutions to enhance our customers’ defence capabilities and critical assets.

Our Canadian team combines their talent and expertise with deep global knowledge and experience from our operations in the United Kingdom, Europe, Australasia and Africa.

Working for us, you’ll help ensure that Canada’s critical services and assets are readily available, reliable, and capable for our defence and civil customers and contribute to Babcock’s Purpose, ‘Creating a safe and secure world, together.’

Be Part of Something Big.

Babcock is a people business. Our people and customers matter most to us. Here you will experience a challenging and rewarding work environment with the support you need to deliver and thrive in your career alongside inclusive teams you respect that value your skills and dedication.

Our Babcock Principles create the foundation for how we deliver better outcomes for our Culture , Customers and Communities . By collectively embodying these Principles in all the work we do, our colleagues help make us great :

Be Curious – We believe in challenging the status quo and asking, ‘how might we?’

Think : Outcomes – We believe in measuring success by the results we deliver and the positive impact we make

Be Kind – We believe in being kind to ourselves, kind to each other, and kind to our planet.

Collaborate – We believe that Babcock is greater than the sum of its parts.

Be Courageous – We believe in being brave, ambitious, and determined.

Own and Deliver – We believe everybody has a part to play in Babcock’s and our customers’ success.

Our people are at the heart of creating a safe and secure world. We offer a collection of programs and benefits designed to support their well-being :

Health & Well-being

  • % employer-paid health and dental premiums
  • Our Wellness benefit promotes a work environment that supports healthy lifestyles and well-being.
  • Our Employee and Family Assistance Plan (EFAP) offers support and solutions for a wide range of life’s challenges.
  • A Maternity / Parental Leave top-up payment is available for our colleagues as their family grow

Planning for the Future

  • Babcock Canada matches a portion of earnings towards our RRSP / DPSP program. Additionally, colleagues can contribute directly to a TFSA
  • Flexibility in How We Work

  • Competitive annual vacation time off and additional time off during our holiday closure
  • Growth and recognition

  • A comprehensive colleague recognition program and bonus program
  • Training and support for professional development and professional membership dues
  • We encourage you to learn more about Babcock Canada by exploring our website : .

    In this role, you will :

  • Carry out testing, acceptance and maintenance activities for various Victoria Class Submarine (VCS) systems and equipment.
  • Act as a Test Director and direct multi-disciplinary employees during the testing of submarine systems and equipment.
  • Conduct equipment troubleshooting, fault diagnosis and corrective maintenance.
  • Record defects using Babcock Canada IT applications.
  • Draft test documentation and work instructions.
  • Identify risks and opportunities during testing and maintenance.
  • Contribute to the determination of solutions to problems and issues of moderate to high complexity and clearly articulate complex technical issues, solutions and risks to all stakeholders (technical and non-technical).
  • Draft lockout / tagout documentation required to make systems safe and conduct commissioning activities.
  • Be responsive to Commissioning Managers for dynamic program delivery requirements in a shipyard waterfront environment.
  • Other duties as required.
  • The ideal candidate brings :

  • Strong technical skills including post-secondary education; degree, diploma, and / or certificate in Mechanical Engineering Technology or similar, or equivalent experience.
  • Eligible for recognition as an Applied Science Technologist (AScT), Certified Engineering Technologist (C.E.T) or Engineer-in-Training (EIT) with the applicable provincial association.
  • 4+ years of relevant technical experience.
  • Working knowledge in one or more mechanical related technologies :
  • o Hydraulic systems

    o Pneumatic systems

    o Internal Combustion Engines, Diesel, super / turbochargers

    o Mechanical linkages, alignment, rotating machinery

    o Pumps, valves, actuators, motors

  • Awareness of functional and non-functional system performance testing in new construction or retro-commissioning, an asset.
  • VCS operational experience, including testing and acceptance of VCS systems, an asset.
  • Marine, offshore oil and gas drilling or naval vessel experience, an asset.
  • Have the physical ability to climb and descend ladders and stairs to access work areas.
  • Have the physical ability to walk and / or stand for extended periods.
  • Have the physical dexterity to allow for working in confined spaces and areas with limited room for movement.
  • Is comfortable working on scaffolding at heights and around water.
  • Is comfortable working in an industrial environment and around moving equipment (forklifts, cranes, etc.).
  • Strong communication skills; written, verbal and interpersonal.
  • Eligible for a Canadian Secret Security and ITAR Clearance.
  • Babcock is committed to promoting a workforce without boundaries. One that welcomes everyone to contribute to our success regardless of race, national or ethnic origin, colour, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, family status, genetic characteristics, or disability, and conviction for an offence for which a pardon has been granted or in respect of which a record suspension has been ordered. If you require accommodation during any stage of our recruitment process, please let us know how we can assist you.

    Babcock Canada acknowledges that the land on which we operate across Canada is the unceded territory of Indigenous Peoples. We are grateful to work, live, and play as guests on these lands and are committed to building meaningful and mutually beneficial relationships with Indigenous Peoples.

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