Technical Specialist - Electrical
About The Position
As part of the AJISS Coastal Support team, the Technical Specialist - Electrical, 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 Specialist - Electrical supports the Service Delivery and Engineering teams with corrective maintenance, engineering changes, certification management and planned maintenance changes as they relate to various electrical issues. The incumbent also frequently liaises with ships staff and Fleet Maintenance Facilities (FMF) work centers. This role is hybrid in Halifax, NS and where the candidate is expected to spend the majority of their on-site time in the dockyard.
Requirements
- 3-year diploma program in an electrical field offered by a recognized technical institute;
- Industrial Electrician Canadian Red Seal or Military QL5 certification in an approved Electrical Trade;
- Minimum of 5 years of demonstrated technical professional work experience 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 electrical systems;
- Strong communication skills (oral and written);
- Team player;
- Fluent in English;
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office.
- 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).
- Eligible to the Canadian Controlled Goods Program and able to obtain a Canadian NATO Secret clearance.
Nice To Haves
- 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.
Responsibilities
- Conduct investigations either on board the ship while alongside or using the Technical Document Package (TDP);
- Liaise with OEMs, Service Providers and ship staff to support the investigation and resolution of defects;
- Develop Work Instructions and Statements of Work (SOWs) to support the resolution of defects;
- Identify inadequacies within the TDP and propose improvement/corrections;
- Support the Service Delivery team as required with the management of Service Providers conducting work on board the ships;
- Provide technical advice to enable marine electrical systems and equipment to be correctly operated and maintained;
- Develop a good working relationship within Thales and the customer's organization to ensure coordination and rapid resolution of issues;
- Support the LCMM (Life Cycle Materiel Manager) and Supportability teams with the identification/assessment of alternate parts;
- Support the LCMM and Supportability teams with the assessment of obsolescence issues;
- Support the LCMM and Engineering teams with various activities such as development and implementation of Engineering Changes, creation of Deviations & Waivers or surveys on board the ships while alongside.
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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
