Ship Maintenance Lead

Thales • Halifax, NS

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

In fast changing markets, customers worldwide rely on Thales. Thales is a business where brilliant people from all over the world come together to share ideas and inspire each other. In aerospace, transportation, defence, security and space, our architects design innovative solutions that make our tomorrow's possible. This is for a Hybrid role in Halifax, NS. Position Summary The Ship Maintenance Lead oversees the planning, execution and closeout activities for each vessel Work Period assigned. Responsible for the integrated schedule and worksite during structured work periods, the Ship Maintenance Lead as the Work Pack Manager manages and coordinates internal and external (Customer, Contractors (TSN)s, strategic partners etc.) teams through all phases of the work period. The Ship Maintenance Lead directs and monitors all activities to completion while preparing and delivering regular work period reports relating to schedule progress, cost and risks. The Ship Maintenance Lead is responsible to ensure all work executed in the Work Period follows all worksite safety plans and procedures. The Ship Maintenance Lead is responsible to the Ship Maintenance Team Lead.

Requirements

• Minimum of 4 years demonstrated technical experience in the last 10 years, managing projects and teams preferably in the ship/dockyard and Naval environments.
• Possess a minimum 3-Year Technical Program diploma offered by a recognized technical institute or certified as a technologist by a recognized provincial, state, or federal (national) licensing body in a relevant field or certified to the QL-6B level or RQ-PO1 of military technical training.
• Experience in the supervision of teams undertaking maintenance activities.
• Strong computer literacy, with proven experience with Microsoft products especially Word, Excel and PowerPoint essential.
• Experience interfacing between various internal/external stakeholders within a project.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to balance multiple priorities.
• Must meet all federal government requirements to access Canadian government facilities, including naval dockyards
• Eligible or able to obtain authorization for 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).
• Must be eligible to obtain a Canadian NATO Secret clearance.

Responsibilities

• Lead the work period project planning activities of preparing, organizing and validating to ensure successful transition from project planning through to project closure.
• Execute, monitor and control each project until its completion: Act as the primary point of contact for all stakeholders with respect to the maintenance execution function on the ships; Supervising (planning, organizing, leading and controlling) the Thales personnel and subcontractors to achieve agreed outcomes within their delegated authorities and responsibilities; Responsible for coordinating and conducting all required activities prior to the commencement of maintenance execution. This involves subcontractor kick off meetings, authorization of purchase requisitions and issue of purchase orders; Oversee all maintenance execution activities for designated maintenance periods to ensure material readiness objectives for the platforms are being achieved; Provide whole ship project management support to the Coastal Ship Maintenance Team Lead as required to meet the availability standard and to meet the Full Mission Capability under the awarded ISS Contract(s); Manage the conduct of maintenance and /or Ad-Hoc tasking’s during designated maintenance work periods within agreed scheduled time frames; Foster a spirit of teamwork and unity among department members that allows for cohesiveness, support, and working effectively together enabling each employee and the department to succeed.
• Comply with and ensure compliance of others to all relevant HS&E legislative requirements, policies, procedures and framework. Promote Thales’s Health, Safety and Environmental programs by demonstrating HS&E Leadership in a professional and supportive manner; and Interact and work with management/employees to promote teamwork, by effectively communicating with all levels of staff via staff meetings, written communications and one-on-one communication.

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