Marine Electrical Tech Specialist (Hybrid Halifax)

Thales Canada; Quebec; Hybrid; CAD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Extended Health

Dental

RRSP

Well-Being program

Holidays and vacation

Job summary

Thales Canada in Halifax, Nova Scotia is seeking a Technical Specialist - Electrical to support Royal Canadian Navy vessels under AJISS. You will investigate onboard electrical issues, develop work instructions, and coordinate with OEMs, ship staff and service providers to ensure timely, compliant resolutions.

The role is hybrid with most time in the dockyard, requiring strong communication, problem solving and a solid background in marine electrical systems.

Qualifications

• 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 marine electrical systems.
• Fluent in English.
• Previous experience with the Royal Canadian Navy or Canadian Coast Guard is a plus.
• Familiar with certification requirements including Classification Society, SOLAS/IMO, IEEE, CSA, Naval Ship Code, and DND regulations 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 and Supportability teams with the assessment of obsolescence issues; and
• 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.

Skills

Electrical systems

Maritime electrical

Engineering docs

MS Office

Education

3-year electrical diploma

Job description

Thales Canada in Halifax, Nova Scotia is seeking a Technical Specialist - Electrical to support Royal Canadian Navy vessels under AJISS. You will investigate onboard electrical issues, develop work instructions, and coordinate with OEMs, ship staff and service providers to ensure timely, compliant resolutions.

The role is hybrid with most time in the dockyard, requiring strong communication, problem solving and a solid background in marine electrical systems.