Docking and Engineering Specification Writer

Location:

Halifax - Wilkinson, Canada

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Thales Canada has a vacancy for a Docking & Engineering Specification Writer to support its Non‑Combatant In‑Service Support Programs for the Royal Canadian Navy. The role works with the Thales LCMM & Engineering and Service Delivery Teams to provide project management and technical support to various Royal Canadian Navy’s Non‑Combatant Platforms. This includes planning and execution of ship structural surveys and associated defect resolution, preparation of survey reports, development of repair specifications, docking work packages, and other technical support activities as required.

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 for the Canadian Controlled Goods Program and the ability to obtain a Canadian NATO Secret clearance.

• Preparation and review of docking specifications and docking facility work packages, technical proposals and scopes of work. Support the Thales Certification Management Team with the overall organization and coordination of structural surveys.
• Plan and execute periodic surveys, pre‑docking surveys, and other surveys as required in conjunction with DND and Classification Society requirements. Investigate reported damage or suspect areas and provide preliminary survey reports to inform further repairs.
• Prepare structural survey reports, document defects/findings, and communicate to project stakeholders. Draft specifications for structural coating repairs, including surface preparation and preservation requirements. Support the preparation and organization of docking specifications and docking work packages.
• Apply lessons learned from previous surveys and dockings to support configuration baseline changes, process updates, and other continuous improvement activities.

• Review Engineering, Certification Management and other processes to identify areas of improvement. Prepare documented work scopes suitable for solicitation of quotations from external resources such as OEMs, manufacturers, suppliers, repair and testing facilities, or specialist service providers.
• Prepare and review technical documentation and support baseline documentation updates; provide technical input into problems associated with equipment or system malfunction, including failure analysis and solution development.

• Minimum education requirements:
  • 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
  • Certified technologist or technician by a recognized provincial, state, or federal (national) licensing body in a relevant field or certified body; or
  • Certified as one of the following Canadian Armed Forces technical trades:
    • Marine Technician RQ‑PO1 or RQ‑PO2
    • QL 6A or 6B Marine Electrician
    • QL 6A or 6B Naval Electronics Technician
    • QL 6A or 6B Marine Engineer
    • QL 6A or 6B Hull Technician
• Possess a minimum 8 years of demonstrated professional work experience in the marine/offshore sector within the last 15 years.
• Previous experience as a Marine Surveyor with a Classification Society or within the Royal Canadian Navy.
• Minimum of five years experience in surveying or maintenance of vessels to commercial or military standards.
• Demonstrated experience with the planning, management and execution of ship dockings and dry dock refits.
• Excellent verbal and…