Hybrid Marine Mechanical Specialist - Victoria

Thales Group; Victoria; Hybrid; CAD 95,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Extended Health

Dental

RRSP

Vacation

Paid Sick Leave

Job summary

Thales Group in Victoria, BC seeks a Technical Specialist - Mechanical (West) to provide engineering support and technical oversight of Marine Mechanical and Auxiliary Systems on AOPVs and JSS vessels. The role involves defect investigations, SOWs, and engineering changes while shoreside and at sea.

You will liaise with OEMs and ship staff, ensure compliance with export control and security requirements, and contribute to service delivery and obsolescence assessments.

Qualifications

• Canadian Red Seal (Mechanical) or Military QL5 certification in marine engineering or equivalent.
• Minimum of 5 years of demonstrated technical work in the marine/offshore sector within the last 10 years.
• Strong communication skills (oral and written).
• Fluent in English.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Conduct investigations on board ships while alongside or within the Technical Document Package (TDP).
• Liaise with OEMs, service providers and ship staff to support investigation and resolution of defects.
• Develop Job Instructions and Statements of Work (SOW) to support defect resolution.
• Identify issues within the TDP and propose improvements/corrections.
• Support Service Delivery with managing service providers on board the ship.
• Provide technical advice to enable marine systems to be operated or maintained; participate in OCCAP and VA programs.
• Develop strong working relationships within Thales and the customer’s organization for coordination and rapid issue resolution.
• Support the Supportability team with assessment of alternate parts and obsolescence issues.
• Assist Engineering with Engineering Changes, Deviations & Waivers or surveys on board ships while alongside.

Skills

Strong communication

Team player

Fluent in English

Education

Canadian Red Seal (Mechanical) or Military QL5 in marine Engineering

Job description

Thales Group in Victoria, BC seeks a Technical Specialist - Mechanical (West) to provide engineering support and technical oversight of Marine Mechanical and Auxiliary Systems on AOPVs and JSS vessels. The role involves defect investigations, SOWs, and engineering changes while shoreside and at sea.

You will liaise with OEMs and ship staff, ensure compliance with export control and security requirements, and contribute to service delivery and obsolescence assessments.