Thales Canada Inc., Defence and Security

Technical Specialist - Mechanical (East) (Education) Location: Halifax - Wilkinson, Canada

This is a Hybrid role in Halifax, NS

Technical Specialist - Mechanical

Position Summary As part of the AJISS Engineering team, the primary role of the Mechanical Specialist, based in Victoria, BC, is responsible for engineering support and technical oversight of various Marine Mechanical and Auxiliary Systems on board the Arctic and Offshore Patrol Vessels (AOPVs) and Joint Support Ships (JSS). The Mechanical 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 ship while alongside.

Regulatory Compliance Requirement This position requires direct or indirect access to hardware, software or technical information controlled under the Canadian Export Control List and/or the US the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). All applicants must be eligible or able to obtain authorization for such access.

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

Key Areas of Responsibility

Conduct investigations either on board the ship while alongside or within 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 TDP and propose improvement/corrections

Support the Service Delivery team as required with the management of Service Providers conducting work on board the ship

Provision of technical advice to enable marine system and equipment to be correctly operated or maintained including playing key role in the OCCAP and VA programs

Develop a good working relationship within Thales and the customer's organization to ensure coordination and rapid resolution of issues

Support the Supportability team with the identification/assessment of alternate parts

Support the Supportability team with the assessment of obsolescence issues

Support the Engineering team with various activities such as development and implementation of Engineering Changes, creation of Deviations & Waivers or survey on board the ship while alongside

Develop solid working practices with ship staff, Service Providers to promote best working practices for RAS equipment

Basic Qualifications

Canadian Red Seal (Mechanical, Millwright or Power Engineering) or Military QL5 certification in marine Engineering or equivalent





Possess a minimum of 5 years of demonstrated technical professional work experience in the marine/offshore sector within the last 10 years

Strong working knowledge in the maintenance, operation, design and/or troubleshooting of a wide range of marine systems

Strong communication skills (oral and written)

Team player

Fluent in English

Working knowledge of Microsoft Office

Preferred Qualifications

Previous experience working within 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

Previous experience working within Replenishment at Sea equipment and operations

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 carry OCCAP samples

Willing to work aloft and in confined spaces on board ships (training to be provided)

Special Position Requirements Schedule: Core Business Hours Monday-Friday. 40 hours per week

Physical Environment: Work Location: Hybrid: Will be required to work from the Thales office (Malahat facility)/Dockyard (about 80% of the time) and home (about 20%);

Will be required to undertake inspections in machinery spaces of Naval ships involving bending and twisting;

Willing to carry objectives to and from ships;

Willing to work aloft and in confined spaces on board ships (training to be provided).

Travel: Occasional domestic or international travel may be required in support of the ships or the AJISS E

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