Electrical and Control Senior Specialist

Lloyds Register • Burlington, ON

37d • Onsite

About The Position

We are looking for a Technical Support Office (TSO) colleague to provide a world-wide, plan approval service to shipbuilders, ship owners and manufacturers. The purpose of this role is to appraisal marine electrical and control design aspects in accordance with the applicable international standards and class rule sets, using procedures, experience and knowledge appropriate for the design appraisal of plans for the above-mentioned aspects including new building/conversion/existing vessels, and to provide technical support to designers and operators of ships and other marine platforms.
The chosen candidate will be based at the LR Toronto Office in Ontario, Canada, must be a Canadian citizen, and should be willing to work on government military contracts.

Requirements

• Degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronic/Telecommunication Engineering, Marine Engineering or equivalent from a tertiary organisation recognised by Lloyd’s Register.
• Relevant experience working with electrical and control designs and the application of Class Rules to the design and construction of ships.
• Membership of an appropriate professional institution.
• Chartered or Incorporated Engineer status.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively, organize tasks effectively, meet LR and client deadlines, and perform well in demanding situations.
• Proficiency in the English Language (written and oral) commensurate with the work.
• Ability to write detailed technical reports and design appraisal documents.
• Must be a Canadian citizen.
• Willing to work on government military contracts.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in application of Class Rules to offshore or large naval auxiliaries.
• An understanding of the responsibilities of a Classification Society, and the interface between Class Rules and Statutory Regulations.

Responsibilities

• Carrying out design appraisal and consultancy against a range of Class Rules and Statutory Codes.
• Principally working with marine electrical/automation/electronic aspects for existing or new construction merchant and military ships, with opportunities to be involved with other ship types and offshore projects.
• Conducting approval of electrical and control equipment and components against various Statutory Codes and Class Rules.
• Carrying out Type Approval activity for electrical and control equipment.
• Building and maintaining a good relationship with clients and internal stakeholders.
• Providing specialist technical advice to internal and external clients globally at a senior level, including designers, shipyards and other LR surveyors and specialists.
• Contributing to Rule Development Projects and Proposals.
• Contributing to the bid and win processes for new projects by accurately estimating time requirements and developing scopes of work.
• Producing required deliverables within agreed parameters and reviewing other employees’ work.
• Ensuring client satisfaction and generating new opportunities with clients.
• Conducting activities in line with internal procedures, accreditation schemes, legislation, and industry standards.

Benefits

• Opportunity to work for an organization with a clear sense of purpose, rooted in values.
• Helps colleagues to develop professionally and personally through a range of people development programmes.
• Full-time permanent position.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior