Electrical EIT

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Electrical EIT (Permanent)

Victoria, BC 

Expected Salary $70,340 to $85,971

To determine final salary, Babcock considers a variety of factors including the successful Candidate’s skills and experience and internal equity. The final base salary offer is at the Company’s sole discretion and presented as part of a competitive total compensation package.

Your Role

What You Do Here Matters

In a complex world marked by the threat of war, natural disasters, and geopolitical instability, national security has never been more important. 
Babcock is an international defence company providing support and product solutions to enhance our customers’ defence capabilities and critical assets.
Our Canadian team combines their talent and expertise with deep global knowledge and experience from our operations in the United Kingdom, Europe, Australasia and Africa.
Working for us, you’ll help ensure that Canada’s critical services and assets are readily available, reliable, and capable for our defence and civil customers and contribute to Babcock’s Purpose, ‘Creating a safe and secure world, together.’

Be Part of Something Big.

Babcock is a people business. Our people and customers matter most to us. Here you will experience a challenging and rewarding work environment with the support you need to deliver and thrive in your career alongside inclusive teams you respect that value your skills and dedication. 

Our Babcock Principles create the foundation for how we deliver better outcomes for our Culture, Customers and Communities. By collectively embodying these Principles in all the work we do, our colleagues help make us great:
•    Be Curious – We believe in challenging the status quo and asking, ‘how might we?’
•    Think: Outcomes – We believe in measuring success by the results we deliver and the positive impact we make
•    Be Kind – We believe in being kind to ourselves, kind to each other, and kind to our planet.
•    Collaborate – We believe that Babcock is greater than the sum of its parts.
•    Be Courageous – We believe in being brave, ambitious, and determined.
•    Own and Deliver – We believe everybody has a part to play in Babcock’s and our customers’ success.

Our people are at the heart of creating a safe and secure world. We offer a collection of programs and benefits designed to support their well-being:

Health & Well-being
•    100% employer-paid health and dental premiums
•    Our Wellness benefit promotes a work environment that supports healthy lifestyles and well-being
•    Our Employee and Family Assistance Plan (EFAP) offers support and solutions for a wide range of life’s challenges
•    A Maternity/Parental Leave top-up payment is available for our colleagues as their family grows

Planning for the Future
•    Babcock Canada matches a portion of earnings towards our RRSP/DPSP program. Additionally, colleagues can contribute directly to a TFSA

Flexibility in How We Work
•    We offer an agile workplace for this position  
•    An option of a compressed work schedule supports work/life interests
•    Competitive annual vacation time off and additional time off during our holiday closure 

Growth and recognition
•    A comprehensive colleague recognition program and bonus program
•    Training and support for professional development and professional membership dues 

We encourage you to learn more about Babcock Canada by exploring our website: babcockcanada.com.

Description

In this role, you will:

Report directly to the Waterfront Engineering Marine Systems – Electrical Team Lead and contribute to the successful delivery of technical deliverables
Draft and review deviations, waivers and repair specifications for submarine electrical equipment and maintenance activities under the direct supervision of a Professional Engineer
Assess, document, and communicate risks associated with submarine engineering systems to both internal and external stakeholders
Be responsive to Project Managers for dynamic program delivery requirements in a shipyard waterfront environment
Gain knowledge of Defence Standards, Military Specifications and other relevant guiding principles in the design and maintenance of submarine specific systems
Identify risks, impacts, mitigations, and opportunities
Conduct other duties as necessary or as reasonably assigned from time to time

The ideal candidate brings:

Graduated from a recognized post-secondary institution with a degree in Electrical Engineering
Registration as an Engineer-in-Training (EIT) in British Columbia
Minimum 2 years previous relevant engineering or technologist experience, an asset
Marine, offshore oil and gas drilling or naval vessel experience, an asset
Experience with tasks requiring attention to detail and demonstrated pragmatic problem-solving skills
Strong computer skills; including MS Office suite
Strong verbal and written communication skills, including writing formal reports, and making presentations
Experience working in a shipyard and knowledge of shipyard safe work practices is an asset
You are eligible for a Canadian Secret Security and ITAR Clearance

Have the physical ability to climb and descend ladders and stairs to access work areas.
Have the physical ability to walk and/or stand for extended periods.
Have the physical dexterity to allow for working in confined spaces and areas with limited room for movement.
Is comfortable working on scaffolding at heights and around water.
Is comfortable working in an industrial environment and around moving equipment (forklifts, cranes, etc.).

Babcock is committed to promoting a workforce without boundaries. One that welcomes everyone to contribute to our success regardless of race, national or ethnic origin, colour, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, family status, genetic characteristics, or disability, and conviction for an offence for which a pardon has been granted or in respect of which a record suspension has been ordered. If you require accommodation during any stage of our recruitment process, please let us know how we can assist you.

Babcock Canada acknowledges that the land on which we operate across Canada is the unceded territory of Indigenous Peoples. We are grateful to work, live, and play as guests on these lands and are committed to building meaningful and mutually beneficial relationships with Indigenous Peoples.

This posting is for an existing vacancy

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