Combat Systems Specialist - Material State Validation

Weir Canada, Inc.; Halifax; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Weir Canada, Inc. in Halifax, NS seeks a Combat Systems Specialist (Engineer or Technologist) with naval combat experience to join NETE Halifax.

You will lead shipboard surveys, document defects, and coordinate with SMEs to address systemic issues while supporting DRMIS data entry and engineering actions. Ideal candidates have 6+ years in naval maintenance, relevant education, and the ability to obtain security clearance; bilingualism in French is a plus.

Qualifications

• Field Experience: 6+ years of recent naval/industrial maintenance inspections and reporting.
• Education: Technologist Diploma or Bachelor/Science/Engineering; RCN combat systems training a plus.
• Physical agility to access vessels and perform maritime surveys.
• Proficient in data capture via cameras/tablets; strong MS Office 365 skills.
• Technical standards: verify material readiness against engineering standards.
• Security: eligible for Government of Canada clearance; Canadian citizenship; 10+ years residence.
• Soft skills: clear report writing; good English; bilingualism in French a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead shipboard surveys and inspections of naval combat systems.
• Document defects and deviations; enter data into DRMIS; attach photos.
• Collaborate with SMEs to identify systemic fleet issues.
• Support scheduling and monthly status reporting with potential lead role.
• Uphold zero-harm safety culture in all activities.

Skills

Naval inspections

Technical reporting

Data capture

MS Office 365

Security clearance readiness

English communication

French bilingual bonus

Education

Technologist Diploma

Bachelor's or Science or Engineering

Tools

MS Office 365

DRMIS

Job description

Combat Systems Specialist - Material State Validation (NETE) Weir Marine Engineering / NETE Halifax, NS Permanent/Full-time, On-site (remote work possible)

Purpose of Role: Weir Marine Engineering is seeking a Combat Systems Specialist (Engineer or Technologist) with current or former experience with naval combat systems to join our Naval Engineering Test Establishment (NETE) Combat System Material State Validation Team in Halifax, NS. As a key member of the NETE team, you will provide the Royal Canadian Navy (RCN) with the technical baseline regarding the health of combat systems.

you will bridge the gap between shipboard reality and engineering oversight, ensuring that technical deviations are identified, documented, and resolved.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead Shipboard Surveys & Technical Investigations: Lead on-site inspections of naval combat systems. You will identify defects and configuration deviations by comparing physical installations against technical drawings and equipment specs.
• Technical Reporting: Translate survey findings into actionable data. This includes entering defects into the DND System of Record (DRMIS), attaching photographic evidence, and recommending corrective engineering actions.
• Strategic Analysis: Collaborate with Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) to identify systemic issues across the fleet. You won't just report one broken part; you’ll help identify if that part is failing on every ship in the class.
• Project Leadership: Assist in scheduling activities around ship "work periods" and availability windows. Manage monthly status reports with the opportunity to transition into a Task Lead role.
• 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

• Field Experience: 6+ years of recent experience in industrial or naval maintenance, specifically in conducting inspections and technical reporting.
• Education: A Technologist Diploma, Bachelor or Science or Engineering. We highly value candidates with RCN Combat Systems training and experience such as Naval Technicians with Duty Technician qualifications or Naval Technical Officers who have passed their engineering applications (Phase VI) Board.
• Physical Agility: Ability to safely transit RCN vessels, work comfortably at heights (aloft), and conduct physical surveys in a maritime environment.
• Tech Savvy: Proficient in capturing data via digital cameras and tablets, and highly competent with MS Office 365.
• Technical Standards: Able to provide technical assessments and verify material readiness against RCN engineering standards.
• Security & Eligibility: Must obtain a Government of Canada security clearance, which necessitates Canadian citizenship and a minimum of 10 years of continuous residence in Canada.
• Soft Skills & Assets: Communication: Strong command of English (written and verbal). Ability to translate technical findings into clear reports. (Bilingualism in French is a major plus). DRMIS Knowledge: Prior experience with the Defence Resource Management Information System is an asset. Mindset: You are resourceful, comfortable working under minimal supervision, and possess a "safety-first" mentality.

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 our 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.

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

Company Background

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 450 personnel are currently employed at NETE, supporting the Royal Canadian Navy and DND with test and evaluation services in a wide variety of technical areas.

Weir offers a diverse and inclusive workplace with flexible schedule and comprehensive benefits package. A combination of office and test facility environments, with possibility to work from home.

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

Equal Opportunity

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. (CCS26-04)

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