Senior Test Specialist, Mechanical (Permanent)

Senior Test Specialist, Mechanical (Permanent) – Victoria, BC

Expected Salary: $80,458 to $98,337

Responsibilities

• Carry out testing, acceptance and maintenance activities for various Victoria Class Submarine (VCS) systems and equipment.
• Act as a Test Director and direct multi-disciplinary employees during the testing of submarine systems and equipment.
• Conduct equipment troubleshooting, fault diagnosis and corrective maintenance.
• Provide leadership and guidance to Test Specialists responsible for execution of test instructions.
• Contribute to the determination of solutions to problems and issues of moderate to high complexity and clearly articulate complex technical issues, solutions and risks to all stakeholders (technical and non-technical).
• Work effectively as part of a broader technical team and lead small to medium sized teams to deliver assigned projects or tasks.
• Provide mentorship or guidance for other Test Specialists.
• Record defects using Babcock Canada IT applications.
• Be responsive to Commissioning Managers for dynamic program delivery requirements in a shipyard waterfront environment.
• Draft and review test documentation and work instructions.
• Draft and review lockout/tagout documentation required to make systems safe and conduct commissioning activities.
• Identify risks and opportunities during the course of testing and maintenance.
• Other duties as required.

Qualifications

• Strong technical skills including post-secondary education; degree, diploma and/or certificate in engineering technology, or equivalent experience
• Registration as an Applied Science Technologist (AScT) or Certified Engineering Technologist (C.E.T) with the applicable provincial association
• 8+ years of related technical experience
• Marine, offshore oil and gas drilling, naval vessel, or submarine operational experience, an asset
• Experience operating, testing/commissioning mechanical systems, an asset
• Preferred working knowledge in a variety of mechanical systems and related technologies:
  • Hydraulic systems
  • Pneumatic systems
  • Internal Combustion Engines, Diesel, super/turbochargers
  • Mechanical linkages, alignment, rotating machinery
  • Pumps, valves, actuators, motors
  • Awareness of functional and non-functional system performance testing in new construction or retro-commissioning
• Strong communication skills; written, verbal and interpersonal
• Strong computer skills including MS Office suite
• Eligible for a Canadian Secret Security and ITAR Clearance

Benefits Programs

• Contributions towards an employee’s physical and mental health
• Wellness days
• Supportive work life balance: flexible work schedule and competitive annual vacation time off
• Comprehensive health and dental benefits
• Pregnancy and Parental Leave top-up available
• Employer matching of employee retirement contribution
• Employee recognition and bonus programs
• Support of professional development and reimbursement of membership dues
• Relocation assistance for individuals and families

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