Program Engineer – Naval Architect

2 weeks ago


Victoria, Canada Thales Full time
Location: Victoria - 905 Ellery, CanadaIn 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.

This position is hybrid Victoria/Malahat.

Position Summary

Thales is looking for an AJISS Program Engineer – Naval Architect to provide Engineering Services in support of the Royal Canadian Navy Arctic and Offshore Patrol Vessels (AOPV), Joint Support Ship (JSS) class vessels managed by Thales under the AOPS & JSS In-Service Support (AJISS) contract and Minor Warships and Auxiliary Vessels managed by Thales under the MWAV contract. Engineering services include conducting surveys, technical investigations, researching ship staff queries, developing repair specifications and job instructions for preventive or corrective maintenance as well as developing and overseeing test and trials. The Program Engineer – Naval Architect will report to the Engineering Services Lead and liaise with the Service Delivery group to provide timely support with Defects resolution.

Key Areas of Responsibility

Provide direction on way forward during Corrective Maintenance; Conduct technical investigation into problems associated with structure, equipment or system malfunction, including failure analysis and solution development; Prepare documented work scopes associated with Defect investigation/resolution, suitable for the solicitation of quotations from external resources such as OEMs, manufacturers, suppliers, testing facilities or specialist service providers; Develop and/or approve technical Job Instructions. Managing (planning, organizing, leading and controlling) the work by coordinating with other Thales staff (Mechanical, Electrical, C4 and Naval Architecture staff) and/or Subcontractors to achieve the agreed outcomes within the delegated authorities and responsibilities. Provision of technical advice to enable structure, systems and equipment to be correctly operated or maintained; Analysis of requirements associated with baseline changes to product; Support Engineering Team from Ottawa for Engineering Change process;Contribute to detailed engineering tasks, including Problem Investigation; Requirements analysis; Design calculations; Support Obsolescence assessments; Performance improvement investigations; Material compatibility investigation; Review of equipment/system maintenance documentation; Failure analysis; and Risk and hazard assessments.

Minimum Requirements

An Engineering degree in naval architecture; P Eng in British Columbia Minimum of 5 years maritime experience in Ship Repair, Ship Building or Ship Operational Experience Project Management experience. Previous experience working with a defense contract; Experience supporting an operational military asset. Experience dealing with lifting appliances is an asset;

Special Position Requirements

Will be required to undertake inspections in machinery spaces of Naval ships involving bending and twisting; Willing to work aloft and in confined spaces on board ships (training to be provided); Work Location: Will be required to work from the Thales office (Malahat facility)/Dockyard (about 60% of the time) and home (about 40%); Occasional domestic or international travel may be required in support of the ships or the AJISS Enterprise.

What We Offer

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.

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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.
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