
Docking and Engineering Specification Writer
- Halifax, NS
- Permanent
- Temps-plein
- Access to Trade Controlled Items
- Access to Controlled Goods
- Security Clearance: NATO Secret & Reliability Controlled Goods in Canada
- 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
- Preparation and review of docking specifications and docking facility work packages, technical proposals and scopes of work;
- Support the Thales Certification Management Team with the overall organization and coordination of structural surveys;
- Plan and execute periodic surveys, pre-docking surveys, and other surveys as required in conjunction with DND and Classification Society requirements;
- Investigate reported damage or suspect areas and provide preliminary survey reports to inform further repairs;
- Preparing structural survey reports, documenting defects/findings, and communicating to project stakeholders;
- Drafting specifications for structural coating repairs, including surface preparation and preservation requirements;
- Support the preparation and organization of docking specifications and docking work packages; and
- Applying lessons learned from previous surveys and dockings to support configuration baseline changes, process updates, and other continuous improvement activities.
- Reviewing Engineering, Certification Management and other Processes and identify areas of improvement;
- Prepare documented work scopes suitable for solicitation of quotations from external resources such as OEM’s, manufacturers, suppliers, repair and testing facilities, or specialist service providers;
- Preparing and reviewing technical documentation and supporting baseline documentation updates; and
- Providing technical input into problems associated with equipment or system malfunction, including failure analysis and solution development.
- Minimum education requirements:
b. Certified a technologist or technician by a recognized provincial, state, or federal (national) licensing body in a relevant field or certified body; orc. Certified as one of the following technical trades of the Canadian Armed Forces:
i. Marine Technician RQ-PO1 or RQ-PO2
ii. QL 6A or 6B Marine Electrician
iii. QL 6A or 6B Naval Electronics Technician
iv. QL6A or QL7 Marine Engineer
v. QL 6A or 6B Hull Technician
- Possess a minimum 8 years of demonstrated professional work experience in the marine/offshore sector within the last 15 years;
- Previous experience as a Marine Surveyor with a Classification Society or within the Royal Canadian Navy;
- Minimum of five years experience in surveying or maintenance of vessels to commercial or military standards;
- Demonstrated experience with the planning, management and execution of ship dockings and dry dock refits;
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- 5+ years experience in project management of ship repair, and engineering change projects;
- AMPP Level 1 certification or similar;
- Welding inspector certification;
- Previous working experience with Royal Canadian Navy or Canadian Coast Guard;
- Experience in delivering marine in-service support of operational assets;
- Language: English (essential) with French desirable as a first or second language.
- Combination of office work and working at dockyards and on board Naval ships
- Required to undertake inspections in machinery and confined spaces of Naval ships involving bending and twisting
- Schedule: 40 hours per week
- Physical Environment: Hybrid position – a mix of working from home and onsite (in office or on board DND ships at waterfront)
- Travel: Occasional domestic or international travel may be required in support of the ships
- 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.