Life Cycle and Materiel Manager – Marine Mechanical Specialist

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Life Cycle and Materiel Manager (LCMM)

Victoria, BC area- Hybrid

Position Summary

Thales Canada is looking for a Life Cycle and Materiel Manager (LCMM) - Marine Mechanical Specialist to support its non-Combatant In-Service Support Programs for the Royal Canadian Navy, specifically its Minor War and Auxiliary Vessels (MWAV) contract.

The LCMM – Marine Mechanical Specialist is responsible for engineering support and technical oversight of Marine Propulsion, Steering, Auxiliary and other mechanical systems on board the various platforms of the of the MWAV contract. Responsive to the MWAV System Engineering Manager and working directly with various internal and external stakeholders, this role manages various activities to establish and maintain the configuration and design intent of the marine auxiliary and other mechanical systems on the ships and manage any changes through their end-of-life and divestment.

The successful candidate will leverage their existing knowledge and expertise in marine mechanical systems and equipment to become a subject matter expert and main point of contact for all technical matters associated with the systems assigned thereto. The principal objective is to maximize effectiveness and efficiency, while minimizing the Life Cycle Cost (LCC) associated with the support of their systems.

Regulatory Compliance Requirements

• 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

Key Areas of Responsibility

The key functions and areas of responsibility for the LCMM – Marine Mechanical Specialist include but is not limited to:

• Performing Life Cycle and Materiel Management functions including but not limited to equipment obsolescence, material compatibility issues, alternate part investigations, maintenance management, and disposal management;
• Supporting and managing activities associated with the design and configuration control of the vessels including conducting functional and physical configuration audits, as well as deviations and waivers documentation;
• Providing technical advice to enable auxiliary and mechanical equipment and/or systems to be correctly operated or maintained;
• Monitoring systems and equipment performance through various reports such as but not limited to Unsatisfactory Condition Reports (UCRs), Pre-installation failures (PIFs) and technical investigations (TIs) conducted by the customer;
• Ensuring proper level of spares are maintained throughout the life of the systems and equipment; support the cataloguing process;
• Conducting technical investigations into problems associated with marine auxiliary, propulsion, steering and other mechanical 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;
• Analyzing requirements associated with baseline changes to the ships configuration, equipment and software;
• Liaise with OEMs, Service Providers and ship staff 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; and
• Preparing and managing Work Packages and cost estimates for customer approval.

Minimum Qualifications

Minimum education requirements:

• 3-year technical program diploma (for Technologists) or 2-year technical program diploma (for Technicians) in a marine mechanical technical field offered by a recognized technical institute; or
• Certified a technologist or technician by a recognized provincial, state, or federal (national) licensing body in a relevant field or certified body; or

Certified as one of the following marine technical trades of the Canadian Armed Forces:

• RQ-PO1 or RQ-PO2 Marine Technician
• QL 6A or 7 Marine Engineer

• A minimum 8 years of demonstrated professional work experience in the naval, marine, or offshore industry within the last 15 years;

• Demonstrated knowledge of marine auxiliary systems including but not limited to Propulsion, Steering Systems, Black and Gray Water, HVAC, and/ or Refrigeration

• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite;
• Familiar with safety standards;
• Prior experience communicating within a global , complex matrixed organization
• Language: English (Essential).

Ideal candidate will have previous experience with the Royal Canadian Navy or Canadian Coast Guard as a Life Cycle Materiel Manager in the marine mechanical field. Familiar with Integrated Platform Management System (IPMS) and with the Department of National Defense (DND) maintenance management and implementation system "DRMIS" would be a plus.

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Special Position Requirements

• Predominantly office work but will be required to occasionally travel to and work in dockyards and onboard Naval ships
• May be required to undertake inspections on Naval ships which may involve involving bending and twisting, and working aloft

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The reference Total Target Compensation(TTC) market range for this position, inclusive of annual base salary and the variable compensation target, is between

Total Target Cash (TTC) 76, ,924.64 CAD Annual

Thales provides an extensive benefits program for all full-time employees working 24 or more hours per week and their eligible dependents, including the following:

• 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.

Thales is an equal opportunity employer which values diversity and inclusivity in the workplace. Thales is committed to providing accommodations in all parts of the interview process. Applicants selected for an interview who require accommodation are asked to advise accordingly upon the invitation for an interview. We will work with you to meet your needs. All accommodation information provided will be treated as confidential and used only for the purpose of providing an accessible candidate experience.

This position requires direct or indirect access to hardware, software or technical information controlled under the Canadian Export Control List, the Canadian Controlled Goods Program, the Canadian Industrial Security Program, the US International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or the US Export Administration Regulations (EAR). All applicants must be eligible or able to obtain authorization for such access including eligibility to the Canadian Controlled Goods Program and able to obtain a Canadian NATO Secret clearance.