AJISS Technical Spec Writer (Mechanical)

Thales • Halifax, NS

1d • CA$90,000 - CA$130,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

As part of the AJISS Coastal Support team, the Technical Specification Writer will support the Royal Canadian Navy Arctic and Offshore Patrol Vessels (AOPV) and Joint Support Ship (JSS) class vessels managed by Thales under the AOPS & JSS In-Service Support (AJISS) contract. Accountable to the Resource Manager – Coastal Support but responsive to the Coastal Engineering Services Manager, the Technical Specification Writer supports the Service Delivery and Engineering teams with writing specifications and Statement of Work (SOWs) for corrective maintenance for various systems and equipment. This will include ensuring that Class Societies and objective quality evidence (OQE), amongst others, are duly captured. In this role, the incumbent frequently liaises with various stakeholders including ships staff and Fleet Maintenance Facilities (FMF) work centers. This role is hybrid in Halifax, NS. The primary office work location is on-site in the dockyard.

Requirements

• 2-year technical diploma program in a mechanical field offered by a recognized technical institute; or USQ-S1 Mechanical Technician / Military QL5 certification in an approved Mechanical trade
• Minimum of 3 years of technical professional work experience demonstrated in the marine/offshore sector within the last 10 years
• Strong working knowledge in the maintenance, operation, design and/or troubleshooting of a wide range of marine mechanical systems
• Strong communication skills (oral and written)
• Team player
• Fluent in English
• Expert knowledge of Microsoft Office products
• Eligible or able to obtain authorization for access to hardware, software or technical information controlled under the Canadian Export Control List and/or the US the Export Administration Regulations (EAR).

Nice To Haves

• 3-year technical diploma program in a mechanical field offered by a recognized technical institute
• Certified as a technologist by a recognized provincial, state, or federal (National) licensing body in a relevant mechanical field
• Certified as one of the following marine technical trades of the Canadian Armed Forces: RQ-PO1 or RQ-PO2 Marine Technician QL 6A or 7 Marine Engineer
• Minimum of 5 years of demonstrated technical professional work experience in the marine/offshore sector within the last 10 years
• Familiarity with workplace health and safety requirements, in particular LOTO, Hot Work and Confined Space procedures
• Previous experience or working with the Royal Canadian Navy / Canadian Coast Guard
• Familiar with certification requirements including but not limited to Classification Society, SOLAS/IMO, IEEE, CSA, Naval Ship Code, and DND regulations is an asset
• DRMIS experience is an asset
• Eligible to obtain a Canadian NATO Secret clearance.

Responsibilities

• Develop Work Instructions and Statements of Work (SOW) to support the resolution of defects
• Liaise with OEMs, service providers FMF work center and ship staff to understand the nature of defects to be resolved
• Conduct investigations either on board the ship while alongside or within the Technical Document Package (TDP)
• Support the LCMM & Engineering team by communicating inadequacies within the TDP and propose improvement/corrections
• Support the LCMM & Engineering team with the creation of Deviations & Waivers as corrective maintenance activities are planned and executed
• Support the Service Delivery team as required with the management of Service Providers conducting corrective maintenance work on board the ships
• Develop a good working relationship within Thales and the customer's organization to ensure coordination and rapid resolution of defects
• Identify materiel(s) required to support resolution of defects and place demands against associated jobs within Thales’ Maintenance Management Information System

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