Technical Specialist
- Mechanical (West) (Education)
Thales Canada Inc., Defence and SecurityLocation: Victoria
- 905 Ellery, CanadaIn fast changing markets, customers worldwide rely on Thales. Thales is a business where brilliant people from all over the world come together to share ideas and inspire each other. In aerospace, transportation, defence, security and space, our architects design creative solutions that make our tomorrow's possible.
This is a Hybrid role in Victoria, BC.
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 EARRequires a positive Controlled Goods assessment as you will have direct access to hardware, software,



technology or technical data controlled under the Canadian Controlled Goods ProgramRequired to obtain and maintain a Security Clearance at the NATO Secret LevelRequired to obtain and maintain a Security Clearance at the NATO Secret Level.
Key Areas of Responsibility
The Mechanical Specialist is accountable to the AJISS Engineering Services Lead and is required to: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 defectsDevelop Job Instruction and Statement of Work (SOW) to support the resolution of defectsIdentify issues within the TDP and propose improvement/correctionsSupport the Service Delivery team as required with the management of Service Providers conducting work on board the shipProvision of technical advice to enable marine system and equipment to be correctly operated or maintained including playing key role in the OCCAP and VA programsDevelop a good working relationship within Thales and the customer's organization to ensure coordination and rapid resolution of issuesSupport the Supportability team with the identification/assessment of alternate partsSupport the Supportability team with the assessment of obsolescence issuesSupport 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 alongsideDevelop strong working practices with ship staff,



Service Providers to promote best working practices for RAS equipmentBasic Qualifications
Canadian Red Seal (Mechanical, Millwright or Power Engineering) or Military QL5 certification in marine Engineering or equivalentPossess a minimum of 5 years of demonstrated technical professional work experience in the marine/offshore sector within the last 10 yearsStrong working knowledge in the maintenance, operation, design and/or troubleshooting of a wide range of marine systemsStrong communication skills (oral and written)Team playerFluent in EnglishWorking knowledge of Microsoft OfficePreferred Qualifications
Previous experience working within the Royal Canadian Navy or Canadian Coast GuardFamiliar with certification requirements including but not limited to Classification Society, SOLAS/IMO, IEEE, CSA, Naval Ship Code, and DND regulations is an assetPrevious experience working within Replenishment at Sea equipment and operationsPhysical Demands
Mix of office work and work in dockyards and onboard Naval shipsWill be required to undertake inspections in machinery spaces of Naval ships involving bending and twistingWilling to carry OCCAP samplesWilling 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 weekPhysical 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:

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