Intermediate Technical Specialist –Hull (Education)

Location: Halifax - Wilkinson, Canada

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This position is Hybrid Halifax

Hull Technical Specialist

Position Summary

As part of the AJISS Engineering team, the primary role of the Hull Technical Specialist, based in Halifax, NS, is to support the AJISS Service Delivery team with the management of defects for the Arctic and Offshore Patrol Vessels (AOPVs) and Joint Support Ships (JSS). The Hull Technical Specialist also supports the AJISS Engineering and Supportability Team with various activities such as development and implementation of Engineering Changes, creation of Deviations & Waivers or survey on board the ships while alongside.

Key Areas of Responsibility

• Conduct investigations either on board the ship while alongside or using the Technical Document Package (TDP); Liaise with OEMs, Service Providers and ship staff to support the investigation and resolution of defects;
• Develop Job Instruction and Statement of Work (SOW) to support the resolution of defects;
• Identify issues within the Technical Document Package (TDP) and propose improvement/corrections;
• Support the Service Delivery team with the management of Service Providers conducting work on board the ship; Support the Supportability team with the identification/assessment of alternate parts, obsolescence issues; and various activities such as development and implementation of Engineering Changes, creation of Deviations & Waivers or survey on board the ships while alongside.
• Provision of technical advice to enable hull systems and equipment to be correctly operated or maintained;
• Develop a good working relationship within Thales and the customer's organization to ensure coordination and rapid resolution of issues;

Minimum Requirements

• Possess a minimum of 5 years of demonstrated experience in a marine sector associated with vessel construction, refits or maintenance within the last 10 years;
• Strong working knowledge in the maintenance, operation, design and/or troubleshooting of a wide range of marine hull systems, lifting point/appliances, paint and preservation, pipefitting and plumbing, welding methods, machinery systems and ship structure.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience working with the Royal Canadian Navy or Canadian Coast Guard;
• Familiar with certification requirements including but not limited to Classification Society, SOLAS/IMO, IEEE, CSA, Naval Ship Code, and DND regulations is an asset;
• 3-year technical program diploma offered by a recognized technical institute or certified to the QL-6B level of military technical training is an asset;
• Knowledge of hull structures, repairs and modification to ship's hulls, inspections, surveys and quality control, and corrosion control;
• Other valid certifications (NACE, Non-Destructive Testing, Welding, etc.) is also an asset.

Physical Demands

• Mix of office work and work in dockyards and onboard Naval Ships;
• 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);

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.