Test Specialist, Electrical

Babcock International; Victoria; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 86,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defense contractor is seeking a Test Specialist in Victoria, BC. You'll be responsible for testing and maintaining submarine systems, requiring technical expertise and communication skills. Candidates should have a degree in Electrical Engineering Technology and at least 4 years of relevant experience. The role offers competitive compensation and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

100% employer-paid health and dental premiums

Wellness benefit

Employee and Family Assistance Plan (EFAP)

Maternity/Parental Leave top-up payment

Qualifications

• Strong technical skills including post-secondary education; degree, diploma, and/or certificate in Electrical Engineering Technology or similar.
• 4+ years of relevant technical experience.
• Eligible for recognition as an Applied Science Technologist (AScT), Certified Engineering Technologist (C.E.T) or Engineer-in-Training (EIT).

Responsibilities

• Carry out testing, acceptance and maintenance activities for various VCS systems and equipment.
• Act as a Test Director and direct multi-disciplinary employees during testing.
• Identify risks and opportunities during testing and maintenance.

Skills

Strong technical skills

Communication skills

Troubleshooting

Electrical testing

Education

Degree or diploma in Electrical Engineering Technology

Job description

Test Specialist, Electrical (Permanent) — Victoria, BC

Expected Salary: $70,340 to $85,971

To determine final salary, Babcock considers a variety of factors including the successful Candidate’s skills and experience and internal equity. The final base salary offer is at the Company’s sole discretion and presented as part of a competitive total compensation package.

Overview

What You Do Here Matters

In a complex world marked by the threat of war, natural disasters, and geopolitical instability, national security has never been more important. Babcock is an international defence company providing support and product solutions to enhance our customers’ defence capabilities and critical assets. Our Canadian team combines their talent and expertise with deep global knowledge and experience from our operations in the United Kingdom, Europe, Australasia and Africa. Working for us, you’ll help ensure that Canada’s critical services and assets are readily available, reliable, and capable for our defence and civil customers and contribute to Babcock’s Purpose, ‘Creating a safe and secure world, together.’

Be Part of Something Big.

Babcock is a people business. Our people and customers matter most to us. Here you will experience a challenging and rewarding work environment with the support you need to deliver and thrive in your career alongside inclusive teams you respect that value your skills and dedication.

Our Babcock Principles create the foundation for how we deliver better outcomes for our Culture, Customers and Communities. By collectively embodying these Principles in all the work we do, our colleagues help make us great:

• Be Curious – We believe in challenging the status quo and asking, ‘how might we?’
• Think: Outcomes – We believe in measuring success by the results we deliver and the positive impact we make
• Be Kind – We believe in being kind to ourselves, kind to each other, and kind to our planet.
• Collaborate – We believe that Babcock is greater than the sum of its parts.
• Be Courageous – We believe in being brave, ambitious, and determined.
• Own and Deliver – We believe everybody has a part to play in Babcock’s and our customers’ success.

Our people are at the heart of creating a safe and secure world. We offer a collection of programs and benefits designed to support their well-being:

• Health & Well-being
  • 100% employer-paid health and dental premiums
  • Wellness benefit promotes a work environment that supports healthy lifestyles and well-being
  • Employee and Family Assistance Plan (EFAP) offers support and solutions for a wide range of life’s challenges
  • Maternity/Parental Leave top-up payment is available
• Planning for the Future
  • Babcock Canada matches a portion of earnings towards RRSP/DPSP; TFSA option available
• Flexibility in How We Work
  • Competitive annual vacation time off and additional time off during holiday closure
• Growth and recognition
  • Recognition and bonus programs
  • Training and support for professional development and professional membership dues

We encourage you to learn more about Babcock Canada by exploring our website: babcockcanada.com.

In this role, you will

• Carry out testing, acceptance and maintenance activities for various Victoria Class Submarine (VCS) systems and equipment.
• Act as a Test Director and direct multi-disciplinary employees during the testing of submarine systems and equipment.
• Conduct equipment troubleshooting, fault diagnosis and corrective maintenance.
• Record defects using Babcock Canada IT applications.
• Draft test documentation and work instructions.
• Identify risks and opportunities during testing and maintenance.
• Contribute to the determination of solutions to problems and issues of moderate to high complexity and clearly articulate complex technical issues, solutions and risks to all stakeholders (technical and non-technical).
• Be responsive to Commissioning Managers for dynamic program delivery requirements in a shipyard waterfront environment.
• Other duties as required.

Qualifications

• Strong technical skills including post-secondary education; degree, diploma, and/or certificate in Electrical Engineering Technology or similar, or equivalent experience.
• Eligible for recognition as an Applied Science Technologist (AScT), Certified Engineering Technologist (C.E.T) or Engineer-in-Training (EIT) with the applicable provincial association.
• 4+ years of relevant technical experience.
• Experience troubleshooting main battery, electrical, propulsion and related control and indication systems (specific experience with VCS domain engineering systems) is an asset.
• Experience with electrical testing and acceptance of VCS systems is an asset.
• Marine, offshore oil and gas drilling or naval vessel experience is an asset.
• New construction commissioning or retro-commissioning is an asset.
• VCS operational experience is an asset.
• Strong communication skills; written, verbal and interpersonal.
• Physical ability to walk and/or stand for extended periods; dexterity to work in confined spaces and areas with limited movement; comfortable working on scaffolding at heights and around water.
• Eligible for a Canadian Secret Security and ITAR Clearance.

EEO and Accommodation

Babcock is committed to promoting a workforce without boundaries. One that welcomes everyone to contribute to our success regardless of race, national or ethnic origin, colour, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, family status, genetic characteristics, or disability, and conviction for an offence for which a pardon has been granted or in respect of which a record suspension has been ordered. If you require accommodation during any stage of our recruitment process, please let us know how we can assist you.

Babcock Canada acknowledges that the land on which we operate across Canada is the unceded territory of Indigenous Peoples. We are grateful to work, live, and play as guests on these lands and are committed to building meaningful and mutually beneficial relationships with Indigenous Peoples.

Applicants, please apply online at https://www.babcockinternational.com/careers/