Life Cycle and Materiel Manager – Naval Architecture Specialist

This role is Hybrid Halifax Nova Scotia or Victoria British Columbia

Life Cycle and Materiel Manager (LCMM) Naval Architecture (Hull) Specialist

Position Summary

Thales Canada is looking for a Life Cycle and Materiel Manager (LCMM) Naval Architecture (Hull) Specialist to support its non-Combatant In-Service Support Programs for the Royal Canadian Navy.

The LCMM Naval Architecture Specialist is responsible for engineering support and technical oversight of various hull systems and fittings on board the AOPS and JSS class ships including but not limited to hull and marine systems including mooring and anchoring systems outfitting marine structure and coatings propulsion systems lifesaving equipment and lifting appliances. 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 hull systems and fittings 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 hull and 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.

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.

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.

Minimum Requirements

• 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 a 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 trades of the Canadian Armed Forces:
    • Marine Technician RQ-PO1 or RQ-PO2
    • QL7 Marine Engineer
    • QL 6A or 6B Hull Technician
• Possess a minimum 8 years of demonstrated professional 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 out fittings 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

Special Position Requirements

• Schedule: 40 hours per week
• Travel: Occasional domestic or international travel may be required in support of the ships

The reference Total Target Compensation (TTC) market range for this position inclusive of annual base salary and the variable compensation target is between Total Target Cash (TTC) $95000 $105000 -$130000 CAD Annual.

This reflects how companies in a similar industry and geographic region generally pay for similar jobs. This range helps the Company make pay decisions as one data point among many. Where a position falls 5within this range is also dependent on other factors including but not limited to the employees career path history competencies skills and performance as well as the companys annual salary budget the customers program requirements and the companys internal equity. Thales may offer additional benefits and other compensation depending on circumstances not related to an applicants status protected by local state or federal law.

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( 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.

Thales is an equal opportunity employer which values diversity and inclusivity in the workplace. Thales is committed to providing accommodations in all parts of the interview process. Applicants selected for an interview who require accommodation are asked to advise accordingly upon the invitation for an interview. We will work with you to meet your needs. All accommodation information provided will be treated as confidential and used only for the purpose of providing an accessible candidate experience.