Job Description

Location: Halifax, Canada

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Position Summary

This is a Hybrid position that can be located in either Halifax, N.S or Victoria B.C.

Thales Canada is looking for a Senior Mechanical Engineer to support its Non-Combatant In-Service Support Programs for the Royal Canadian Navy.

The Senior Mechanical Engineer will work within the Thales LCMM & Engineering Team and is responsible for marine systems and mechanical technical support of various Royal Canadian Navy\xe2\x80\x99s Non-Combatant Platforms. This includes but is not limited to marine propulsion systems, maneuvering systems, bilge, ballast, and other auxiliary systems. This consists of planning, overseeing and executing engineering tasks within time and cost constraints to meet the Key Performance Indicators in accordance with Thales quality and commercial guidelines.

Essential Functions / Key Areas of Responsibility

• Manage the preparation and updating of marine system technical documentation including manufacturing drawings, design and materiel specifications, installation and maintenance instructions, and test and trials documentation.
• Providing technical support of deficiencies of equipment or capability.
• Conduct technical investigations into problems associated with marine equipment and/or system malfunction, including failure and root cause analysis, risk assessments, and solution development.
• Analyzing requirements associated with baseline changes to the ships configuration, equipment and software.
• Performing Life Cycle and Materiel Management functions including but not limited to equipment obsolescence, material compatibility and disposal management.
• Prepare documented work scopes suitable for solicitation of quotations from external resources such as OEM\xe2\x80\x99s, manufacturers, suppliers, repair and testing facilities, or specialist service providers.
• Prepare technical proposals and cost estimates for Customer approval.
• Implement and manage engineering changes and engineering work packages.
• Development and review of Engineering plans, processes and procedures.

• Conducting design calculations and reviews for piping, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems, structures, and other equipment.

Minimum Requirements: Skills, Experience, Education, Technical/Specialized Knowledge, Certifications, Language

• Minimum 10 years of experience as a Mechanical Engineer in the marine industry.
• Bachelor Degree in Marine or Mechanical Engineering.
• Currently registered as a Professional Engineer (P. Eng.) in a Canadian Province, transferable to Ontario or Nova Scotia.
• Language: English (Essential).

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience with Royal Canadian Navy or Canadian Coast Guard.
• Experience in delivering marine in-service support of operational assets.
• Previous experience working with a defense contract.
• Demonstrated Project Management experience.
• Language: French (Desirable as a first or second language, with English second or first).

Physical Demands

• Predominantly office work but will be required to occasionally work in dockyards and onboard Naval ships.
• May be required to undertake inspections in machinery spaces of Naval ships involving bending and twisting.

Regulatory Compliance Requirements:

Please review values for Canada and USA, selecting ALL that apply:

Canada role

\xe2\x98\x90 None

\xc3\xbe Access to Trade Controlled Items

\xc3\xbe Access to Controlled Goods

\xc3\xbe Security Clearance

Describe Specific need:

• 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.

Special Position Requirements

• Schedule: 40 hours per week.
• Physical Environment: Hybrid position \xe2\x80\x93 a mix of working from home and onsite (in office or on board DND ships at waterfront).
• Travel: Occasional domestic or international travel may be required in support of the ships.

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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.

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