ILS Specialist I

The Integrated Logistics Support (ILS) Specialist I reporting to the LSA Supervisor, creates all required analysis in support of the Logistic Support Analysis function. The ILS Specialist I is responsible to provide the ILS Project Manager with the products related to the development of Logistic Support Analysis. The ILS Specialist I performs the functions by partaking and guiding the design process of the products relevant to maintainability, reliability, testability and optimize life cycle costs through the definition of required resources to support the product, during in-service operation.  

Note: This position qualifies for an optional hybrid work schedule after 90 days of onsite work and onboarding. Employee will be subject to the terms of the Flexible Work Policy Agreement. 

What you’ll do

• Perform Reliability, Availability and Maintainability (RAM) analyses, including but not limited to reliability analysis, Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA), Reliability-Centered Maintenance Analysis, Maintenance Task Analysis (MTA), Level of Repair Analysis (LORA), sparing analysis, life cycle cost analysis, etc.
• Collaborate with and support design engineering with the results of the RAM analysis.
• Collaborate with Supply Chain to make sure suppliers meet the required ILS requirements.
• Validate supplier’s data for adequacy and accuracy.
• Build and maintain LSA databases, such as LSAR or equivalent.
• Use engineering judgement to draw conclusions and make decisions.
• Apply relevant regulations, industry and discipline standards.
• Write technical reports.
• Support development of maintenance manuals, spare parts lists, and provisioning data.
• Communicate with internal and external stakeholders.
• Any other duties as required by the LSA Supervisor.

What you’ll bring

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in engineering, or equivalent experience.
• Experience in shipbuilding, defense, aviation, rail or automotive industry is desirable.
• Prior experience in ILS, RAMS or other Systems Engineering areas.

• Intellectual curiosity, seeking opportunities to develop new skills.

• Strong analytical skills, both quantitative and qualitative.

• System thinking.

• Strong attention to detail.

• Proficient knowledge of MS Office products, especially Excel and PowerPoint.

• Familiarity with industry standards for analysis, such as FMEA, etc.

• Data management.

• Strong time management skills.

• Strong communication and collaboration skills.

The successful candidate must hold or be eligible to obtain Reliability status and access to Controlled Goods.

Why you’ll love working here

• This is a full-time, permanent position. With multiple operations and long-term projects, Seaspan employees enjoy job stability as we look ahead to build ships for decades to come. 

• In addition to an annual bonus and pension plan matching, this role provides you with a very competitive salary in line with the successful candidate’s experience. 

• We also provide the best-in-class health and wellness benefits package for this position, including things such as extended health care (i.e. paramedical services for massage therapy,  speech therapy, mental health coverage, physiotherapy, and more), dental care, vision care, life insurance, medical leave coverage, parental leave coverage, childcare benefit partnership, $500 personal spending account, and an Employee Family Assistance Program (EFAP). 

• Parking is included and to assist those that are using transit, we operate a complimentary shuttle bus Monday through Friday with various pick up and drop off points around North Vancouver. 

The estimated salary for this position is $78,300 - $95,700. In determining final salary, Seaspan considers many factors including the successful Candidate’s skills and experience as well as position location and internal equity. The final base salary offer will be at the Company’s sole discretion and presented as part of a competitive total compensation package.

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