Marine Hull Systems Technical Specialist and Life

3 weeks ago


Ottawa, Canada Thales Canada Inc., Defence and Security Full time

Location: Ottawa, 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.

For decades, Ottawa has been a global technology leader. Today, Canada’s capital holds one of the brightest and most diverse technological ecosystems in North America. Voted as Canada’s best place to live 2017 by Maclean's, Ottawa offers a low cost of living with a high quality of life. The Thales Ottawa office has been a major supplier and long-term trusted partner to DND, enabling the Canadian Armed Forces and the Canadian Coast Guard to achieve mission success.

**Position Summary**

**This position is Hybrid Ottawa/or Halifax.**

Thales is looking to hire an **AJISS Hull Systems Technical Specialist / Life Cycle and Materiel Manager (LCMM) **is responsible for engineering support and technical oversight of various hull systems and fittings on board the AOPS and JSS class ships. Accountable to the AJISS Engineering Services Manager and working directly with the AJISS Naval Architects and the rest of the AJISS Engineering and Supportability Team, this role will support various activities to establish and maintain the configuration and design intent of the ship’s hull systems and fittings and support any changes.

**Key Areas of Responsibility**

The key functions and areas of responsibility for the Hull Systems Technical Specialist / LCMM include the following:

- Providing technical support of deficiencies of equipment or capability, developing technical solutions and risk assessments;
- Providing technical advice to enable hull systems, fittings and deck equipment to be correctly operated or maintained;
- Conducting technical investigations into problems associated with hull and other marine systems, equipment and/or software issues, including failure analysis and solution recommendation;
- Developing and reviewing technical documentation including equipment specifications, installation and maintenance instructions, test and trials agendas, and engineering change documentation and drawings;
- Investigating and formulating plans to deal with equipment obsolescence and material compatibility issues, conducting alternate part assessments and recommendations;
- Analyzing requirements associated with baseline changes to the ships configuration, equipment and software;
- Preparing Work Packages and cost estimates for customer approval;
- Liaise with OEMs, Service Providers, Ship Staff and Thales Service Delivery to support the investigation and resolution of defects;
- Preparing documented work scopes, suitable for the solicitation of quotations from external resources such as OEMs, manufacturers, suppliers, testing facilities or specialist service providers;
- Supporting and managing activities associated with the design and configuration control of ship’s hull and other marine systems and fittings including conducting functional and physical configuration audits, and deviations and waivers documentation and risk assessments;
- Participate / conduct structural and damage surveys to assist in the development of repair specifications;
- Supporting Classification Society surveys and other certification approvals; and
- Supporting software management activities including software changes.

**Minimum Requirements**
- Post High School Technical Diploma, Canadian Red Seal or Military QL5 certification in an approved Marine Trade, including but not limited to Marine Engineering, Naval Architecture, or Hydraulic Systems;
- Possess a minimum of 5 years of demonstrated technical professional work experience in the marine/offshore sector within the last 10 years;
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office;
- Familiar with electrical safety standards;
- Strong communication skills (oral and written);
- Language: English (Essential).

**Preferred Qualifications**
- Minimum 10 years of experience as a Technical Specialist with hull and other marine systems;
- Strong working knowledge in the maintenance, operation, design, troubleshooting and/or repair of a wide range of hull and marine systems, including mooring and anchoring systems, outfittings, marine coatings, lifesaving equipment, lifting appliances;
- Previous experience with the Royal Canadian Navy or Canadian Coast Guard;
- Previous experience as a Life Cycle Materiel Manager with hull and/or other marine systems;
- Demonstrated project management experience;
- Experience in delivering marine in-service support of operational assets;
- Familiar with certification requirements including but not limited to Classification Society, SOLAS/IMO, IEEE, CSA, Naval Ship Code, and DND regulations is an asset; and

**Physical Demands**
- Predominantly office work but will be required to occasionally travel to and work in dockyards



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