Naval Systems Specialist for Ship’s Technical Surveys - NETE
Weir Canada, Inc.
Halifax NS, Canada
Permanent Full-time, Onsite/Remote work

Purpose of Role: Weir Marine Engineering is currently looking for an experienced Naval Systems Specialist or a Senior Technologist to join our Naval Engineering Test Establishment (NETE) team located at His Majesty Canadian Dockyard in Halifax, NS. This permanent position consists in providing engineering, technical and logistical support services to the Royal Canadian Navy (RCN) and allied nations on an array of combat systems and related support equipment. This is a full-time and permanent position with a requirement to regularly work both in-office and onboard RCN ships.

Learn more about us: http://www.global.weir/services/marine-engineering/

Why choose Weir:
Be part of a global organization dedicated to building a better future: At Weir, the growing world depends on us. It depends on us constantly reinventing, quickly adapting and continually finding better, faster, more sustainable ways to access the resources it needs to thrive. And it depends on each of us doing the best work of our lives. It’s a big challenge – but it is exciting.

An opportunity to grow your own way: Everything moves fast in the dynamic world of Weir. This creates opportunities for us to take on new challenges, explore new areas, learn, progress and excel. Best of all, there is no set path that our people must take. Instead, everyone is given the support and freedom to tailor-make their own career and do the best work of their lives.

Feel empowered to be yourself and belong: Weir is a welcoming, inclusive place, where each individual’s contribution is recognized and all employees are encouraged to innovate, collaborate and be themselves. We continually focus on people and their wellbeing. We believe in fairness and choose to be honest, transparent and authentic in everything we do.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead Shipboard Surveys. Support independent verification & validation (IV&V) of the material state of various in-service naval combat systems and new Engineering Changes (ECs) by coordinating and conducting shipboard surveys to capture deviations, defects, maintenance, regulatory, certification and configuration issues based on technical system drawings and equipment specifications.

Produce Technical Assessments & Reports. Review & analyze results of onboard surveys to report individual defects within the DND System of Record with supporting specifications and evidence (including pictures gathered through surveys) to define the defect & recommend corrective actions. Consolidate results of system assessments into comprehensive reports to communicate key issues to colleagues, coastal stakeholders and/or system authorities.

Support Technical Solutions & Changes. Collaborate with team members and costal system subject matter experts (SMEs) to identify systemic issues across the RCN fleet focusing on individual combat systems and equipment. Use historical assessments and maintenance information to produce presentations and lead briefings to naval system authorities to provide evidence of systemic issues and support recommended solutions.

Project Management & Leadership. Support task & team leads with scheduling of key activities and events based on platform availability windows, tracking priorities monthly status reports, completing annual year-end reports and other task management activities (with opportunity for growth to independently lead own tasks).

Safety First. Demonstrate 100% commitment to our zero harm behaviors in support of our drive towards developing a world class safety culture.

Job Knowledge/Education and Qualifications:

Mandatory: obtention a Government of Canada security clearance, which requires Canadian citizenship and continuous residence in Canada over the last 10 years as a minimum.

Mandatory: Engineering technologist diploma or BSc in Engineering or candidates with equivalent military experience supporting the Royal Canadian Navy in combat system engineering.

Desirable: 10 years of significant and recent experience in a related field.

Mandatory: Proficient in reading, writing and speaking English with the ability to communicate effectively at all levels (in-person and electronically) with peers, supervisors and clients (bilingual in English and French is considered an asset). Includes ability to write reports, technical correspondence, and procedure manuals. 

Mandatory: Work is conducted both in an office and onboard RCN ships, normally when alongside in close proximity to the office.  The employee must be physically able to safely work onboard ships and may occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

Desirable: Resourcefulness and ability to work independently under minimal supervision

 
Founded in 1871, Weir is a world leading engineering business with a purpose to make mining operations smarter, more efficient and sustainable. Thanks to Weir’s technology, our customers can produce essential metals and minerals using less energy, water and waste at lower cost. With the increasing need for metals and minerals for climate change solutions, Weir colleagues are playing their part in powering a low carbon future. We are a global family of 11,000 uniquely talented people in over 60 counties, inspiring each other to do the best work of our lives.

Since 1953, Weir Canada, Inc. has operated and managed the Naval Engineering Test Establishment (NETE), a Department of National Defence (DND) facility located in Montreal with operations in Halifax, Victoria and Ottawa/Gatineau. Over 400 personnel are currently employed by Weir at NETE, supporting the Royal Canadian Navy and DND with test and evaluation services in a wide variety of technical areas.

For additional information about what it is like to work at Weir, please visit our Career Page and LinkedIn Life Page.

Weir is committed to an inclusive and diverse workplace. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability, age, or any other legally protected status.

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