Life Cycle and Materiel Manager – Naval Architecture Specialist (Halifax Regional Municipality)

Life Cycle and Materiel Manager – Naval Architecture Specialist (Halifax Regional Municipality)

30 Jul
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randstad canada
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Halifax Regional Municipality

30 Jul

randstad canada

Halifax Regional Municipality

Are you an experienced Life Cycle and Materiel Manager with adequate knowledge of the field? This role maybe a good fit for you.

Position Summary Position Summary We are looking for a Life Cycle and Materiel Manager (LCMM) - Marine Mechanical Specialist to support its non-Combatant In-Service Support Programs for the Royal Canadian Navy.

The LCMM Marine Mechanical Specialist is responsible for engineering support and technical oversight of Marine Propulsion, Steering, Auxiliary and other mechanical systems on board the various platforms of the Royal Canadian Navy.

Accountable to the Operational Support Manager and working directly with various internal and external stakeholders, this role manages various activities to establish and maintain the configuration and design intent of the marine auxiliary and other mechanical systems on the ships and manage any changes through their end-of-life and divestment.

The successful candidate will leverage their existing knowledge and expertise in marine mechanical systems and equipment to become a subject matter expert and main point of contact for all technical matters associated with the systems assigned thereto.

The principal objective is to maximize effectiveness and efficiency, while minimizing the Life Cycle Cost (LCC) associated with the support of their systems.

Advantages Location: Halifax, Nova Scotia or Victoria, British Columbia This role is Hybrid, 3 days in office, 2 days work from home.

Schedule: Core hours are 9am5pm local time (somehow flexible) Clearance: Reliability, CGP, or Trade to start (NATO Secret can be in progress) High chance of becoming permanent Responsibilities Essential Functions / Key Areas of Responsibility The key functions and areas of responsibility for the LCMM Naval Architecture Specialist include but is not limited to: Performing Life Cycle and Materiel Management functions including but not limited to equipment obsolescence, material compatibility issues, alternate part investigations, maintenance management, and disposal management; Supporting and managing activities associated with the design and configuration control of the vessels including conducting functional and physical configuration audits, as well as deviations and waivers documentation; Providing technical advice to enable auxiliary and mechanical equipment and/or systems to be correctly operated or maintained; Monitoring systems and equipment performance through various reports such as but not limited to Unsatisfactory Condition Reports (UCRs), Pre-installation failures (PIFs) and technical investigations (TIs)



conducted by the customer; Ensuring proper level of spares are maintained throughout the life of the systems and equipment; support the cataloguing process; Conducting technical investigations into problems associated with combat systems, equipment and/or software issues, including failure analysis and solution recommendation; Developing and reviewing technical documentation including equipment specifications, installation and maintenance instructions, test and trials agendas, and engineering change documentation and drawings; Analyzing requirements associated with baseline changes to the ships configuration, equipment and software; Liaise with OEMs, Service Providers and ship staff to support the investigation and resolution of defects; Preparing documented work scopes, suitable for the solicitation of quotations from external resources such as OEMs, manufacturers, suppliers, testing facilities or specialist service providers; and Preparing and managing Work Packages and cost estimates for customer approval.

Qualifications Minimum Requirements: Skills, Experience, Education, Technical/Specialized Knowledge, Certifications, Language Minimum education requirements: a. 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 b.

Certified a technologist or technician by a recognized provincial, state, or federal (national) licensing body in a relevant field or certified body; or c.

Certified as one of the following trades of the Canadian Armed Forces: i.

Marine Technician RQ-PO1 or RQ-PO2 ii. QL7 Marine Engineer iii. QL 6A or 6B Hull Technician Possess a minimum 8 years of demonstrated qualified work experience in the naval, marine, or offshore industry within the last 15 years; Extensive knowledge of hull systems and fittings Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite; Familiar with safety standards; Strong communication skills (oral and written); Language: English (Essential).

Preferred Qualifications Strong working knowledge in the maintenance, operation, design, troubleshooting and/or repair of a wide range of hull and marine systems, including mooring and anchoring systems, outfittings, marine structure and coatings, propulsion systems, lifesaving equipment,



and lifting appliances; Previous experience with the Royal Canadian Navy or Canadian Coast Guard; Previous experience as a Life Cycle Materiel Manager hull and/or other marine systems; Demonstrated project management experience; Familiar with the Department of National Defense (DND) maintenance management and implementation system DRMIS; Experience in delivering marine in-service support of operational assets; and Familiar with certification requirements including but not limited to Classification Society, SOLAS/IMO, IEEE, CSA, Naval Ship Code, and DND regulations.

Physical Demands Predominantly office work but will be required to occasionally travel to and work in dockyards and onboard Naval ships May be required to undertake inspections on Naval ships which may involve involving bending and twisting, and working aloft Position: Life Cycle and Materiel Manager (LCMM) Naval Architecture Specialist (Multiple positions available: 34) Minimum Requirements (in addition to relevant education/certification): 58 years of demonstrated professional work experience in the naval, marine, or offshore industry.

Experience in vessel or platform design is highly valued; however, candidates with strong survey marine experience are also welcome to apply.

Comprehensive knowledge of hull systems and fittings is required.

Summary You can apply to this posting with your resume or email me directly at We look forward to hearing from you! Randstad Canada is committed to fostering a workforce reflective of all peoples of Canada.

As a result, we are committed to developing and implementing strategies to increase the equity, diversity and inclusion within the workplace by examining our internal policies, practices, and systems throughout the entire lifecycle of our workforce, including its recruitment, retention and advancement for all employees.

In addition to our deep commitment to respecting human rights, we are dedicated to positive actions to affect change to ensure everyone has full participation in the workforce free from any barriers, systemic or otherwise, especially equity-seeking groups who are usually underrepresented in Canada''s workforce, including those who identify as women or non-binary/gender non-conforming; Indigenous or Aboriginal Peoples; persons with disabilities (visible or invisible) and; members of visible minorities, racialized groups and the LGBTQ2+ community.

Randstad Canada is committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible workplace for all its candidates and employees by supporting their accessibility and accommodation needs throughout the employment lifecycle.

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