Test Specialist, Electrical

Overview 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. 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 global knowledge from our operations in the United Kingdom, Europe, Australasia and Africa. You will 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.” 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. 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 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. The ideal candidate brings 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 room for movement. Comfort working on scaffolding at heights and around water. Eligible for a Canadian Secret Security and ITAR Clearance. Benefits and workplace values Health & Well-being: 100% employer-paid health and dental premiums; wellness program; EFAP; maternity/parental leave top-up. Planning for the Future: RRSP/DPSP matching and TFSA options. Flexibility in How We Work: competitive vacation and holiday closure time off. Growth and recognition: employee recognition program and professional development support. We encourage you to learn more about Babcock Canada by exploring our website: babcockcanada.com. Applicants, please apply online at https://www.babcockinternational.com/careers/ #J-18808-Ljbffr