Docking and Engineering Specification Writer

Thales • Halifax, NS

48d • Hybrid

About The Position

Thales Canada has a vacancy for a Docking & Engineering Specification Writer to support its Non-Combatant In-Service Support Programs for the Royal Canadian Navy. The Thales Docking & Engineering Specification Writer will work with the Thales LCMM & Engineering and Service Delivery Teams to provide project management and technical support to various Royal Canadian Navy’s Non-Combatant Platforms. This includes but not limited to the planning and execution of ship structural surveys and associated defect resolution, preparation of survey reports, development of repair specifications, docking work packages, and other technical support activities as required.

Requirements

• Minimum education requirements: 3-year technical program diploma (for Technologists) or 2-year technical program diploma (for Technicians) in a marine technical field offered by a recognized technical institute; or Certified technologist or technician by a recognized provincial, state, or federal (national) licensing body in a relevant field or certified body; or Certified as one of the following technical trades of the Canadian Armed Forces: Marine Technician RQ-PO1 or RQ-PO2 QL 6A or 6B Marine Electrician QL 6A or 6B Naval Electronics Technician QL6A or QL7 Marine Engineer QL 6A or 6B Hull Technician
• Possess a minimum 8 years of demonstrated professional work experience in the marine/offshore sector within the last 15 years.
• Previous experience as a Marine Surveyor with a Classification Society or within the Royal Canadian Navy.
• Minimum of five years experience in surveying or maintenance of vessels to commercial or military standards.
• Demonstrated experience with the planning, management and execution of ship dockings and dry dock refits.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Language: English (essential) with French desirable as a first or second language.

Nice To Haves

• 5+ years experience in project management of ship repair, and engineering change projects.
• AMPP Level 1 certification or similar.
• Welding inspector certification.
• Previous working experience with Royal Canadian Navy or Canadian Coast Guard.
• Experience in delivering marine in-service support of operational assets.

Responsibilities

• Preparation and review of docking specifications and docking facility work packages, technical proposals and scopes of work.
• Support the Thales Certification Management Team with the overall organization and coordination of structural surveys.
• Plan and execute periodic surveys, pre-docking surveys, and other surveys as required in conjunction with DND and Classification Society requirements.
• Investigate reported damage or suspect areas and provide preliminary survey reports to inform further repairs.
• Preparing structural survey reports, documenting defects/findings, and communicating to project stakeholders.
• Drafting specifications for structural coating repairs, including surface preparation and preservation requirements.
• Support the preparation and organization of docking specifications and docking work packages; and Applying lessons learned from previous surveys and dockings to support configuration baseline changes, process updates, and other continuous improvement activities.
• Reviewing Engineering, Certification Management and other Processes and identify areas of improvement.
• Prepare documented work scopes suitable for solicitation of quotations from external resources such as OEM’s, manufacturers, suppliers, repair and testing facilities, or specialist service providers.
• Preparing and reviewing technical documentation and supporting baseline documentation updates; and providing technical input into problems associated with equipment or system malfunction, including failure analysis and solution development.

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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees