Uncrewed Vehicle Technologist - NETE
Weir Canada, Inc.
Esquimalt BC, Canada
Permanent Full-time, Onsite work

Purpose of Role: (Weir Marine Engineering is currently looking for an Uncrewed Vehicle Technologist to join our Applications Engineering team. This permanent position based in Esquimalt BC consist in supporting the Uncrewed Vehicle Program (UAV, UUV, USV, and ROV) by maintaining and upgrading vehicles, supporting vehicle trials through at sea and land-based operations, data analysis and report writing. The Technologist will be expected to be able to provide support in Shipboard Equipment Surveys, Equipment Trials, Procedural Writing, and Equipment Maintaining activities. This position includes a combination of workshop (mostly) and shipboard (sometimes) environments with occasional requirements to perform work outside or onboard ships and occasional short duration travel to other test locations. 

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:

Operation: Plan, Operate, and provide systems engineering support for Uncrewed Vehicles and other underwater assets; Coordinate resources necessary to prepare and conduct tests and trials;

Trials: Support independent verification and validation trials by operating equipment, recording trial data, and reporting results; Perform analysis on trial data and prepare technical reports;

Maintenance: Perform regular maintenance and upgrades on Uncrewed Vehicles and equipment including mechanical, electronics and software elements;

Technical Evaluation: Perform technical and performance evaluations on underwater acoustic sensors (including acoustic modems, acoustic projectors and SONAR); Research, procure and integrate sensors for Uncrewed Vehicle upgrades;

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: Eligible to obtain Government of Canada security clearance, which requires Canadian citizenship and continuous residence in Canada over the last 10 years as a minimum;

Mandatory: College Diploma or Bachelor’s degree applicants from Oceans, Mechanical, Electrical, or Naval Technology fields will be considered (or equivalent from military training);

Desirable: Previous experience with Uncrewed Vehicle (professional or hobby), holder of Transport Canada Advanced Drone Pilot Certificate, Experience with the Royal Canadian Navy or Underwater acoustic systems;

Required: Proficient in technical writing in English and ability to communicate effectively at all levels with peers, supervisors and clients; Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).

Desirable: 3D CAD modelling and drafting software preferably SolidWorks

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 450 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.

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.

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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