Technologist Specialist - NETE

Technologist Specialist - NETE

Weir Canada Inc., Weir Marine Engineering

Halifax, LaSalle, Lévis or Victoria

On-Site - Hybrid

Purpose of Role: Our mission is “To protect the Best Interests of the Navy”. We are looking for a qualified candidate to work within the integrated Mechanical Engineering Systems and Equipment team. The position can be based in Halifax, LaSalle, Lévis or Victoria.

Why choose Weir:

Be part of a global organization dedicated to building a better future: At Weir, the growing world depends on us. It depends on us constantly reinventing, quickly adapting and continually finding better, faster, more sustainable ways to access the resources it needs to thrive. And it depends on each of us doing the best work of our lives. It’s a big challenge - but it is exciting.

An opportunity to grow your own way: Everything moves fast in the dynamic world of Weir. This creates opportunities for us to take on new challenges, explore new areas, learn, progress and excel. Best of all, there is no set path that our people must take. Instead, everyone is given the support and freedom to tailor-make their own career and do the best work of their lives.

Feel empowered to be yourself and belong: Weir is a welcoming, inclusive place, where each individual’s contribution is recognized and all employees are encouraged to innovate, collaborate and be themselves. We continually focus on people and their wellbeing. We believe in fairness and choose to be honest, transparent and authentic in everything we do.

Learn more about us:http://www.global.weir/services/marine-engineering/

Key Responsibilities:

• Providing subject matter expertise for designated systems and equipment during design, installation/implementation, operation, and maintenance activities including:

  • Review of technical documentation for quality improvement initiatives;

  • Support of technical investigations and engineering studies;

  • Optimization of maintenance documentation and schedules;

  • Assisting with the development and review of solutions to technical problems including engineering change proposals; and

  • Provision of on-site technical support.

• Safety First: Demonstrate 100% commitment to our zero harm behaviors in support of our drive towards developing a world class safety culture.

• Assessment and reporting of a system’s material state at all points throughout a ship’s operational cycle including during Maintenance prior to ship deployments, Docking Work Periods and New Construction.

  • Assessment is conducted based on a survey of the system’s status from the perspective of Physical State, Testing, Configuration, Regulation, Certification, and Preventive and Corrective Maintenance.

• Management and maintenance of any developed information and records within the RCN and NETE systems of record.

• Developing and maintaining process and planning associated with NETE’s support of the MSV Program.

• Developing good working relationship within the broader stakeholder organizations to ensure effective coordination of support activities.

Job Knowledge/Education and Qualifications:

• Recognized technologist certification or certified to the RQ-PO1, QL-6 or QL-7 level of military technical training.

• Proficient with maintenance procedures and documentation.

• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications and the O365 environment.

• Well-developed technical writing and verbal communication skills.

• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a team environment.

• Able to manage a mix of office and shipboard/dockyard work: shipboard work includes climbing ladders in/out of machinery spaces in order to access equipment during shipboard physical surveys and inspections.

• Attention to detail and strong organizational skills, able to meet project deadlines with minimal supervision.

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

• Previous DRMIS/SAP experience.

• Previous experience working within the Royal Canadian Navy, Canadian Army, Royal Canadian Air Force or Canadian Coast Guard.

• Familiarity with certification requirements including, but not limited to, Classification Societies, SOLAS/IMO, IEEE, CSA, Naval Ship Code, and DND regulations is an asset.

• Canadian citizenship, with 10 or more years residing in Canada with no periods longer than six continuous months out of country, is absolutely necessary as part of the requirements to obtain a government security clearance to the minimum level of Secret.

Founded in 1871, Weir is a world leading engineering business with a purpose to make mining operations smarter, more efficient and sustainable. Thanks to Weir’s technology, our customers can produce essential metals and minerals using less energy, water and waste at lower cost. With the increasing need for metals and minerals for climate change solutions, Weir colleagues are playing their part in powering a low carbon future. We are a global family of 11,000 uniquely talented people in over 60 counties, inspiring each other to do the best work of our lives.

For additional information about what it is like to work at Weir, please visit our Career Page and LinkedIn Life Page.

Weir is committed to an inclusive and diverse workplace. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability, age, or any other legally protected status.