Technical Specialist - Mechanical (West)

Equest; Victoria; Hybrid; CAD 76,000 - 129,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace and defense company is seeking a Mechanical Specialist in Victoria, BC. This hybrid role involves engineering support for Marine Mechanical and Auxiliary Systems aboard naval vessels. The ideal candidate will have a Canadian Red Seal certification and five years of relevant experience. Strong communication and analytical skills are essential for success in this dynamic position. Competitive benefits are offered.

Benefits

Company paid Extended Health and Dental benefits

Retirement Savings Plans with company contribution

Paid holidays and vacation days

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of technical experience in the marine/offshore sector.
• Strong knowledge in maintenance, operation, design, and troubleshooting marine systems.
• Ability to develop strong working relationships with team members.

Responsibilities

• Conduct investigations on board ships or within the Technical Document Package.
• Liaise with OEMs and ship staff to resolve defects.
• Develop Job Instructions and Statements of Work.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Team player

Fluent in English

Strong analytical skills

Education

Canadian Red Seal (Mechanical, Millwright or Power Engineering) or Military QL5 certification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Location : Victoria - 905 Ellery, Canada

In fast changing markets, customers worldwide rely on Thales. Thales is a business where brilliant people from all over the world come together to share ideas and inspire each other. In aerospace, transportation, defence, security and space, our architects design innovative solutions that make our tomorrow's possible.

This is a Hybrid role in Victoria, BC.

Position Summary

As part of the AJISS Engineering team, the primary role of the Mechanical Specialist, based in Victoria, BC, is responsible for engineering support and technical oversight of various Marine Mechanical and Auxiliary Systems on board the Arctic and Offshore Patrol Vessels (AOPVs) and Joint Support Ships (JSS). The Mechanical Specialist also supports the AJISS Engineering and Supportability Team with various activities such as development and implementation of Engineering Changes, creation of Deviations & Waivers or survey on board the ship while alongside.

Regulatory Compliance Requirements

Access to Trade Controlled Items

Access to Controlled Goods

Security Clearance

• Requires direct or indirect access to hardware, software, technology or technical data controlled under the Canadian Export Control List, the ITAR or the EAR
• Requires a positive Controlled Goods assessment as you will have direct access to hardware, software, technology or technical data controlled under the Canadian Controlled Goods Program
• Required to obtain and maintain a Security Clearance at the NATO Secret Level

Key Areas of Responsibility

The Mechanical Specialist is accountable to the AJISS Engineering Services Lead and is required to :

Conduct investigations either on board the ship while alongside or within the Technical Document Package (TDP);

Liaise with OEMs, Service Providers and ship staff to support the investigation and resolution of defects;

Develop Job Instruction and Statement of Work (SOW) to support the resolution of defects;

Identify issues 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 ship;

Provision of technical advice to enable marine system and equipment to be correctly operated or maintained including playing key role in the OCCAP and VA programs;

Develop a good working relationship within Thales and the customer's organization to ensure coordination and rapid resolution of issues;

Support the Supportability team with the identification / assessment of alternate parts;

Support the Supportability team with the assessment of obsolescence issues;

Support the Engineering team with various activities such as development and implementation of Engineering Changes, creation of Deviations & Waivers or survey on board the ship while alongside.

Develop strong working practices with ship staff, Service Providers to promote best working practices for RAS equipment.

Basic Qualifications

Canadian Red Seal (Mechanical, Millwright or Power Engineering) or Military QL5 certification in marine Engineering or equivalent;

Possess a 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 a wide range of marine systems;

Strong communication skills (oral and written).

Team player;

Fluent in English;

Working knowledge of Microsoft Office.

Preferred Qualifications

Previous experience working within the Royal Canadian Navy or Canadian Coast Guard;

Familiar with certification requirements including but not limited to Classification Society, SOLAS / IMO, IEEE, CSA, Naval Ship Code, and DND regulations is an asset;

Previous experience working within Replenishment at Sea equipment and operations.

Physical Demands

Mix of office work and work in dockyards and onboard Naval ships;

Will be required to undertake inspections in machinery spaces of Naval ships involving bending and twisting;

Willing to carry OCCAP samples;

Willing to work aloft and in confined spaces on board ships (training to be provided)

Special Position Requirements

Schedule : Core Business Hours Monday-Friday. 40 hours per week

Physical Environment : Work Location : Hybrid : Will be required to work from the Thales office (Malahat facility) / Dockyard (about 80% of the time) and home (about 20%);

Will be required to undertake inspections in machinery spaces of Naval ships involving bending and twisting;

Willing to carry objectives to and from ships;

Willing to work aloft and in confined spaces on board ships (training to be provided).

Travel : Occasional domestic or international travel may be required in support of the ships or the AJISS Enterprise.

Customer Location Based or Site Visits : Mix of office work and work in dockyards and onboard Naval ships.

Personal or Company / Pool Vehicle Usage : Personal vehicle will be required to travel to and from home, warehouse and dockyard.

What We Offer

Thales provides an extensive benefits program for all full-time employees working 24 or more hours per week and their eligible dependents, including the following :

Company paid Extended Health, Dental, HSA, Life, AD&D, Short-term Disability, Cancer Care Program, travel insurance, Employee Assistance Plan and Well-Being program.

Retirement Savings Plans (RRSP, DCPP, TFSA) with a company contribution and a match to a DCPP, with no vesting period.

Company paid holidays, vacation days, and paid sick leave.

Voluntary Life, AD&D, Critical Illness, Long-Term Disability.

Employee Discounts on home, auto, and gym membership.

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The reference Total Target Compensation(TTC) market range for this position, inclusive of annual base salary and the variable compensation target, is between

Total Target Cash (TTC) : 76,208.54 - 101,611.38 - 128,924.64 CAD Annual

This reflects how companies in a similar industry and geographic region generally pay for similar jobs. This range helps the Company make pay decisions as one data point among many. Where a position falls within this range is also dependent on other factors including - but not limited to - the employee's career path history, competencies, skills, and performance, as well as the company's annual salary budget, the customer's program requirements, and the company's internal equity. Thales may offer additional benefits and other compensation, depending on circumstances not related to an applicant's status protected by local, state, or federal law.

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Thales provides an extensive benefits program for all full-time employees working 24 or more hours per week and their eligible dependents, including the following :

Company paid Extended Health, Dental, HSA, Life, AD&D, Short-term Disability, Cancer Care Program, travel insurance, Employee Assistance Plan and Well-Being program.

Retirement Savings Plans (RRSP, DCPP, TFSA) with a company contribution and a match to a DCPP, with no vesting period.

Company paid holidays, vacation days, and paid sick leave.

Voluntary Life, AD&D, Critical Illness, Long-Term Disability.

Employee Discounts on home, auto, and gym membership.

Thales is an equal opportunity employer which values diversity and inclusivity in the workplace. Thales is committed to providing accommodations in all parts of the interview process. Applicants selected for an interview who require accommodation are asked to advise accordingly upon the invitation for an interview. We will work with you to meet your needs. All accommodation information provided will be treated as confidential and used only for the purpose of providing an accessible candidate experience.

This position requires direct or indirect access to hardware, software or technical information controlled under the Canadian Export Control List, the Canadian Controlled Goods Program, the Canadian Industrial Security Program, the US International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and / or the US Export Administration Regulations (EAR). All applicants must be eligible or able to obtain authorization for such access including eligibility to the Canadian Controlled Goods Program and able to obtain a Canadian NATO Secret clearance.