Naval Architect

The CSL Group Inc.; Montreal (administrative region); Hybrid; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

RRSP pension plan

Healthcare & dental coverage

Life insurance

Bonus program

Gym membership allowance

Flexible work hours

Work from home up to 2 days/week

Diversity and inclusion

Job summary

The CSL Group Inc. in Montreal is seeking a Naval Architect to maintain structural integrity, regulatory compliance and operational suitability of our Canadian fleet.

You will work in the Operations Technical department in Montreal, contributing to safety, sustainability and innovation across projects. Bring extensive knowledge of vessel structure, corrosion control, NDT and repair practices, plus strong planning and budgeting skills.

Qualifications

• Extensive knowledge of vessel structural integrity, steel wastage, corrosion, coatings, NDT, surveys and repair practices.
• Strong project planning, budgeting, contractor management and schedule control skills.
• Sound engineering judgement with cost-benefit and risk-based decisions.
• Proactive communicator with ability to collaborate cross-functionally.
• Experience using industry standard design tools such as ACAD, FEA, CFD.

Responsibilities

• Place safety at the forefront of CSL activities, repairs and operations.
• Promote environmental and sustainability goals across projects.
• Drive innovation, energy efficiency and clean operations.
• Conduct vessel structural inspections and degradation reviews.
• Review reports and repair recommendations for steel renewal and coatings.
• Monitor fleet structural integrity and corrosion trends.
• Coordinate NDT inspections, surveys and regulatory inspections.
• Discuss repair scopes and life extension programs with stakeholders.

Skills

Vessel structural integrity

Steel wastage

Coatings & corrosion

NDT & surveys

Repair practices

Project planning

Contractor management

Budgeting & scheduling

Communication

ACAD/FEA/CFD

Tools

ACAD

FEA

CFD

Job description

Overview

Are you a passionate Naval Architect? Are you looking to work with one of Montreals top employers? Are you interested in maintaining the structural integrity, regulatory compliance, operational suitability of our Canadian fleet?

Set sail for your future with CSL as a Naval Architect in the Operations Technical department at Montreal!

What do you gain by working with us?

At CSL, We Acknowledge That Our Employees Are At The Heart Of Our Success. Thats Why We Offer Much More Than Just a Job

• Pension plan Your future, perfectly secured with an RRSP plan in place.
• Peace of mind guaranteed: Unlock our exceptional benefits package! Enjoy top-tier healthcare & access to dental coverage (100% to 95% employer-paid), life insurance up to 2.5x your salary, a generous bonus program, gym membership allowance, and much more.
• Experience Our Anchor Days: offering flexible work hours and freedom to work from home up to 2 days per week to help fit your lifestyle.
• With a global presence comes a diverse workforce we bring together talent from all corners of the world to drive innovation and success: CSL values diversity and inclusion, allowing everyone to thrive.
• Continuous professional development: We invest in your growth with training and advancement opportunities.

How will you contribute to our success?

• Places safety at the forefront of all CSL activities, concepts, repairs, and operational decisions
• Promote CSL environmental and sustainability goals in all projects and concepts
• Bring innovation, energy efficiency and clean operations to every concept and project
• Conduct vessel structural inspections, condition assessments, and degradation reviews across the fleet
• Review steel wastage reports, thickness gauging, NDT results, damage investigations, and repair recommendations
• Develop steel renewal, structural repair, coating, corrosion-control, and vessel modification specifications
• Monitor fleet structural integrity, corrosion trends, recurring failures, and vessel condition data
• Coordinate thickness gauging, NDT inspections, condition surveys, Class surveys, and regulatory inspections
• Discuss and align repair scopes, life extension programs, and structural decisions with Class and technical stakeholders

The Skills You Will Bring To Our Team

• Extensive knowledge of vessel structural integrity, steel wastage, corrosion, coatings, NDT, surveys, and repair practices, especially self-unloading vessels would be preferable
• Strong project planning, budgeting, contractor management, and schedule control skills
• Sound engineering judgement with practical cost-benefit and risk-based decision making
• Proactive communicator with focus on building and maintaining relationships internally and externally
• Able to work in a collaborative, integrated manner with external and internal groups
• Strong organizational skills and ability to maintain accurate fleet technical records and repair histories
• Able to use and interpret output from industry standard computer design tools such as ACAD, FEA, CFD, etc.

Knowledge of English is neces sary for this role due to daily interactions with colleagues, clients and partners who are mainly located outside Quebec and in order to understand regulatory requirements and technical instructions and specifications.

Why CSL?

The CSL Group Inc . ("CSL"), based in Montreal, Canada is a world-class provider of complex marine solutions with a rich history dating back to 1845. We are the worlds largest owner and operator of self-unloading vessels, the third-largest operator of cement carriers, and a leader in high-efficiency transhipment solutions and offshore logistics. Every year, we transport and handle millions of tonnes of cargo for industrial clients around the world.

At CSL, we foster a culture rooted in safety, sustainability and innovation, offering a supportive environment where you can thrive, work with purpose, and make a meaningful impact.

We thank you for your interest and your application; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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