Test Specialist

OverviewTest Specialist - Communications (Permanent) – Halifax, NSExpected Salary: $70,340 to $85,971. In determining the final salary, Babcock will consider a variety of factors including the successful Candidate’s skills and experience and internal equity. The final base salary offer will be at the Company’s sole discretion and be presented as part of a competitive total compensation package.Babcock International works with customers around the world to improve the capability, reliability and availability of their most critical assets within the key market sectors of Marine, Land, Aviation, and Nuclear. In Canada, Babcock operates in the Marine sector, supporting Canada’s submarine fleet and naval in-service support for the Royal Canadian Navy, and in the Aviation sector for world-class flight training and related services. Babcock also delivers wildlife suppression and air ambulance support in Canada. Babcock provides technical training instruction, training materials, and maintenance of training assets, delivering world-class training solutions.Babcock’s purpose is to create a safe and secure world. Our Principles guide how we work and our outcomes for Culture, Customers and Communities. Our Principles include: Challenge the status quo, be curious, and ask, “how might we?”Think: Outcomes and positive impacts when measuring success.Be kind to ourselves, each other, and our planet.Collaborate – we are greater than the sum of our parts.Be courageous – be brave, ambitious, and determined.Everyone has a part to play – own and deliver to be successful.Babcock is grateful to work on the traditional territories of many Nations across Canada and is committed to being a good neighbor and building meaningful relationships with Indigenous peoples, businesses, and communities.We encourage you to explore our Babcock Canada website: www.babcockcanada.com.In this role, you willConduct detailed work with lockout, tagout (LOTO) software including drafting lockouts/tagouts required to make systems safe in support of Production and Commissioning activities.Redline schematics and conduct schematic updates and reviews using CAD applications.Draft test documentation and work instructions.Track and monitor entry safety boards.Act as primary point of contact to personnel accessing the Submarine for LOTO applicable to work orders and work instructions.Coordinate resources and supporting services for the testing, acceptance and maintenance activities of Victoria Class Submarine (VCS) communication systems and equipment.Act as a Test Director and lead a multi-disciplinary team during the testing of submarine systems and equipment.Identify risks and opportunities during testing and maintenance.Conduct equipment troubleshooting, fault diagnosis and corrective maintenance.Contribute to the determination of solutions to problems of moderate to high complexity and clearly articulate complex technical issues, solutions and risks to all stakeholders (technical and non-technical).Record defects using Babcock Canada IT applications.Work effectively as part of a broader technical team and lead small to medium sized teams to deliver assigned projects or tasks.Be responsive to managers for dynamic program delivery requirements in a shipyard waterfront environment.Other duties as required.The ideal candidate bringsPost-secondary education in an engineering discipline or equivalent training and experience.4+ years of relevant experience.Experience in operating and troubleshooting information technology, communication equipment and related equipment.Experience with using VCS Communication equipment, an asset.Experience working with Royal Canadian Navy (RCN) personnel and coordinating communication trials, an asset.Strong communication skills; written, verbal and interpersonal.Marine, offshore oil and gas drilling or naval vessel experience, an asset.New construction commissioning or retro-commissioning, an asset.Have the physical ability to walk and/or stand for extended periods.Have the physical dexterity to work in confined spaces and areas with limited room for movement.Be comfortable working on scaffolding at heights and around water.Be comfortable working in an industrial environment and around moving equipment (forklifts, cranes, etc.).Strong computer skills including MS Office suite, Visio, and Auto CAD.Eligible for a Canadian Secret Security and ITAR Clearance.Benefits and workplace commitmentsContributions towards physical and mental health.Wellness days and supportive work-life balance with flexible schedule and vacation time.Comprehensive health and dental benefits.Pregnancy and Parental Leave top-up available.Employer matching of retirement contributions.Employee recognition and bonus programs.Professional development support and membership dues reimbursement.Relocation assistance for individuals and families.Babcock is committed to a diverse, inclusive workforce. If you require accommodation during any stage of our recruitment process, please let us know how we can assist you.Applicants, please apply online at https://www.babcockinternational.com/careers/Seniority level: Mid-Senior levelEmployment type: Full-timeJob function: Quality AssuranceIndustries: Defense and Space Manufacturing #J-18808-Ljbffr