Store Support Analyst

Location: Halifax - Wilkinson Canada
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As part of the AJISS Coastal Support team the Technical Specialist Hull will support the Royal Canadian Navy Arctic and Offshore Patrol Vessels (AOPV) and Joint Support Ship (JSS) class vessels managed by Thales under the AOPS & JSS In-Service Support (AJISS) contract.

Accountable to the Resource Manager Coastal Support but responsive to the Coastal Engineering Services Lead the Technical Specialist Hull supports the Service Delivery and Engineering teams with corrective maintenance engineering changes certification management and planned maintenance changes as they relate to various equipment and structural issues.

The Technical Specialist - Hull is responsive to the AJISS Engineering Services Lead and is required to:
Conduct investigations either on board the ship while alongside or within the Technical Document Package (TDP);
Liaise with OEMs service providers and ship staff to support the investigation and resolution of defects;
Develop Work Instructions and Statements of Work (SOW) to support the resolution of defects;
Support the Service Delivery team as required with the management of Service Providers conducting work on board the ship;
Provide technical advice to enable hull systems to be correctly operated or maintained;
Develop a good working relationship within Thales and the customers organization to ensure coordination and rapid resolution of issues;
Support the LCMM (Life Cycle Materiel Manager) & Supportability teams with the identification/assessment of alternate parts;
Support the LCMM & Supportability teams with the assessment of obsolescence issues; Support the LCMM & Engineering team with various activities such as development and implementation of Engineering Changes creation of Deviations & Waivers or surveys on board the ship while alongside.

3-year technical program diploma (for Technologists) in a marine technical field offered by a recognized technical institute; OR Certified as a technologist by a recognized provincial state or federal (national) licensing body in a relevant field; Strong working knowledge in the maintenance operation design and/or troubleshooting of a wide range of marine hull systems lifting point/appliances paint and preservation pipefitting and plumbing welding methods machinery systems and ship structure;
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office.

Certified as a coatings inspector by a recognized licensing body (NACE Level 2 or equivalent) with a minimum of 3 years experience in the marine environment;

• Certified as a welding inspector (CWB Level 2 or equivalent) with a minimum of 3 years experience in the marine environment; Familiarity with certification requirements including but not limited to Classification Society SOLAS/IMO IEEE CSA Naval Ship Code and DND regulations;
• 3-year technical program diploma in naval architecture;
• Knowledge of hull structures repairs and modification to ship hulls inspections surveys and quality control and corrosion control;
• Other valid certifications (such as non-destructive testing and marine surveying).

Work Location: Hybrid: Will be required to work from the Halifax dockyard (almost 100% of the time when a ship is alongside) and home/Thales office (when no ships are alongside);
Travel: Occasional domestic or international travel may be required in support of the ships or the AJISS/MWAV Enterprise

Total Target Cash (TTC) 76208.54 - 128924.64 CAD Annual

Thales 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. All accommodation information provided will be treated as confidential and used only for the purpose of providing an accessible candidate experience.

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