Docking and Engineering Specification Writer

Role Overview

• The Docking & Engineering Specification Writer will work with the Thales LCMM & Engineering and Service Delivery Teams to provide project management and technical support to various Royal Canadian Navy’s Non-Combatant Platforms.
• Preparation and review of docking specifications and docking facility work packages, technical proposals and scopes of work.
• Support the Thales Certification Management Team with the overall organization and coordination of structural surveys.
• Plan and execute periodic surveys, pre-docking surveys, and other surveys as required in conjunction with DND and Classification Society requirements.
• Investigate reported damage or suspect areas and provide preliminary survey reports to inform further repairs.
• Preparing structural survey reports, documenting defects/findings, and communicating to project stakeholders.
• Drafting specifications for structural coating repairs, including surface preparation and preservation requirements.
• Support the preparation and organization of docking specifications and docking work packages.
• Applying lessons learned from previous surveys and dockings to support configuration baseline changes, process updates, and other continuous improvement activities.

Requirements

• Minimum education requirements: 3-year technical program diploma (for Technologists) or 2-year technical program diploma (for Technicians) in a marine technical field offered by a recognized technical institute; or Certified 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 technical trades of the Canadian Armed Forces: Marine Technician RQ-PO1 or RQ-PO2 QL 6A or 6B Marine Electrician QL 6A or 6B Naval Electronics Technician QL6A or QL7 Marine Engineer QL 6A or 6B Hull Technician.
• Possess a minimum 8 years of demonstrated professional work experience in the marine/offshore sector within the last 15 years.
• Previous experience as a Marine Surveyor with a Classification Society or within the Royal Canadian Navy.
• Minimum of five years experience in surveying or maintenance of vessels to commercial or military standards.
• Demonstrated experience with the planning, management and execution of ship dockings and dry dock refits.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Preferred Qualifications: 5+ years experience in project management of ship repair, and engineering change projects.
• AMPP Level 1 certification or similar.
• Welding inspector certification.
• Previous working experience with Royal Canadian Navy or Canadian Coast Guard.
• Experience in delivering marine in-service support of operational assets.
• Language: English (essential) with French desirable as a first or second language.

Benefits

• 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.