Naval engineer Jobs in Saanich, BC

Location : British Columbia_Remote_Worker, Canada

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Position Summary

Naval Architect Technologist / Life Cycle and Materiel Manager (LCMM)

This is a hybrid position that can be located in Malahat BC.

C anada is looking for a Naval Architect Technologist / Life Cycle and Materiel Manager (LCMM) to support its Non-Combatant In-Service Support Programs for the Royal Canadian Navy.

The Naval Architect Technologist / LCMM is responsible for engineering and technical oversight of various hull systems and fittings on board the AOPS and JSS class ships. Accountable to the Engineering Services Manager and working directly with the Engineering and Supportability Team, this role will support various naval architecture activities to establish and maintain the configuration and design intent of the ship's hull systems and fittings and support any changes.

The successful candidate will leverage their existing knowledge and expertise in hull systems and equipment to provide subject matter expertise and become the main point of contact for all technical matters associated with the systems assigned thereto.

Key Areas of Responsibility

• Providing technical support of deficiencies of equipment or capability, developing technical solutions and risk assessments.
• Providing technical advice to enable hull systems, fittings and deck equipment to be correctly operated or maintained.
• Conducting technical investigations into problems associated with hull and other marine systems, equipment and / or software issues, including failure analysis and solution recommendation.
• Developing and reviewing technical documentation including equipment specifications, installation and maintenance instructions, test and trials agendas, and engineering change documentation and drawings.
• Investigating and formulating plans to deal with equipment obsolescence and material compatibility issues, conducting alternate part assessments and recommendations.
• Analyzing requirements associated with baseline changes to the ships configuration, equipment and software.
• Preparing Work Packages and cost estimates for customer approval.
• Liaise with OEMs, Service Providers, Ship Staff and Thales Service Delivery to support the investigation and resolution of defects.
• Preparing documented work scopes, suitable for the solicitation of quotations from external resources such as OEMs, manufacturers, suppliers, testing facilities or specialist service providers.
• Supporting and managing activities associated with the design and configuration control of ship's hull and other marine systems and fittings including conducting functional and physical configuration audits, and deviations and waivers documentation and risk assessments.
• Participate / conduct structural and damage surveys to assist in the development of repair specifications.
• Supporting Classification Society surveys and other certification approvals.
• Supporting software management activities including software changes.

Minimum Requirements

Minimum 2-year Technical Diploma in Naval Architecture or other marine technical field offered by a recognized technical institute; or

Certified as one of the following trades of the Canadian Armed Forces :

Marine Technician RQ-PO1 or RQ-PO2

QL7 Marine Engineer

QL 6A or 6B Hull Technician

Preferred Qualifications

Physical Demands

Special Position Requirements

The anticipated Total Target Compensation (TTC), inclusive of annual salary and bonus eligibility, for this role is 76,208.54 - 101,611.38 - 128,924.64 CAD Annual . The Company reserves the right to ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and offer additional benefits and other compensation, depending on circumstances not related to an applicant's status protected by local, provincial, and federal laws.

Hybrid

LI-KL1

Thales is an equal opportunity employer which values diversity and inclusivity in the workplace. Thales is committed to providing accommodations in all parts of the interview process. Applicants selected for an interview who require accommodation are asked to advise accordingly upon the invitation for an interview. We will work with you to meet your needs. All accommodation information provided will be treated as confidential and used only for the purpose of providing an accessible candidate experience.

This position requires direct or indirect access to hardware, software or technical information controlled under the Canadian Export Control List, the Canadian Controlled Goods Program, the Canadian Industrial Security Program, the US International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and / or the US Export Administration Regulations (EAR). All applicants must be eligible or able to obtain authorization for such access including eligibility to the Canadian Controlled Goods Program and able to obtain a Canadian NATO Secret clearance.