Shipyard Technologist

J.D. Irving, Limited; Halifax; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in shipbuilding is seeking an Engineer/Technologist to provide technical oversight for Royal Canadian Navy and Coast Guard vessels. The role includes reviewing calculations, developing solutions, and ensuring compliance with structural requirements. Ideal candidates hold an engineering degree and have ship design experience, especially with hull structures and steel outfitting.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year shipbuilding/ship design experience or related heavy manufacturing experience.
• Comfortable working in a dynamic environment with multiple stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Review subcontractor calculations and technical specifications.
• Develop solutions to resolve technical issues encountered during construction.

Skills

Stakeholder management skills

Ability to interpret shipbuilding production drawings

Applied experience with hull structure

Understanding of shipbuilding production

Education

Engineering or Technologist degree

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

As an Engineer/Technologist, Shipbuilding, you will provide technical oversight and support throughout the design, construction, testing/commissioning, and delivery of multiple classes of Royal Canadian Navy and Canadian Coast Guard vessels. This oversight will be achieved through practical job knowledge typically obtained via advanced education and work experience in ship design and construction.

Qualifications

• Engineering or Technologist degree
• Minimum of 1 year shipbuilding/ship design experience or related heavy manufacturing experience
• Applied experience with hull structure and/or steel outfitting
• Understanding of shipbuilding production, planning, material requirements, facility/resource capacity
• Ability to interpret shipbuilding production drawings, bill of materials, and 3D models
• Experience with AutoCAD for sketches and engineering drawings
• Stakeholder management skills, with the ability to engage regularly with Production and Planning teams to meet business needs
• Comfortable working in a dynamic environment with multiple stakeholders and adaptable to organizational changes and ongoing programs

Responsibilities

The Engineer/Technologist reviews subcontractor calculations, models, reports, and technical specifications to ensure structural requirements from the customer, Classification Society, and shipyard are met. They will also develop solutions to resolve technical issues encountered during construction.