Production Supervisor, Test & Trials

J.D. Irving, Limited • Halifax, NS

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Irving Shipbuilding Inc. is seeking an Electrical & Mechanical Commissioning & Trials Engineer to lead and support the safe, efficient commissioning, testing, and trials of electrical and mechanical systems onboard new construction and repair vessels. This role supervises and mentors unionized trades teams, coordinates closely with Production and Trials stakeholders, and ensures all work meets schedule, quality, and safety requirements. The position plays a key role in troubleshooting complex systems, improving productivity, and delivering compliant, high-quality vessels for sea trials and acceptance. It is well suited for experienced marine professionals, including current or former RCN marine technicians, who excel in fast-paced operational environments.

Requirements

• Experience as an Electrical & Mechanical Commissioning & Trials Engineer.
• Experience supervising and mentoring unionized trades teams.
• Experience coordinating with Production and Trials stakeholders.
• Experience ensuring work meets schedule, quality, and safety requirements.
• Experience troubleshooting complex systems.
• Experience improving productivity.
• Experience delivering compliant, high-quality vessels for sea trials and acceptance.
• Experience in fast-paced operational environments.
• Marine professional experience.
• Current or former RCN marine technician experience is preferred.

Nice To Haves

• Current or former RCN marine technicians

Responsibilities

• Lead and support the safe, efficient commissioning, testing, and trials of electrical and mechanical systems onboard new construction and repair vessels.
• Supervise and mentor unionized trades teams.
• Coordinate closely with Production and Trials stakeholders.
• Ensure all work meets schedule, quality, and safety requirements.
• Troubleshoot complex systems.
• Improve productivity.
• Deliver compliant, high-quality vessels for sea trials and acceptance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed