The Weir Group

Combat System Material State Validation Specialist / Technologist - NETE

Weir Marine Engineering / NETE

Halifax, NS

Permanent/Full-time, On-site

Purpose of Role: Weir Marine Engineering is seeking a Naval Systems Specialist or Technologist with current or former experience with naval combat systems to join our Naval Engineering Test Establishment (NETE) Combat System Material State Validation Team in Halifax, NS. This role will support DND and Royal Canadian Navy (RCN) stakeholders with the independent verification & validation (IV&V) of the material state of various naval combat systems and related support equipment. This is a full-time and permanent position with a requirement to regularly work in-office and frequently onboard RCN ships with occasional flexibility for hybrid work.

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.

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Key Responsibilities:

• Lead Shipboard Surveys & Technical Investigations: Support independent verification & validation (IV&V) of the material state of various in-service naval combat systems and new Engineering Changes (ECs) by coordinating and conducting shipboard surveys to capture deviations, defects, maintenance, regulatory, certification and configuration issues based on technical system drawings and equipment specifications;
• Produce Technical Assessments & Reports: Review & analyze results of onboard surveys to report individual defects within the DND System of Record with supporting specifications and evidence (including pictures gathered through surveys) to define the defect & recommend corrective actions. Consolidate results of system assessments into comprehensive reports to communicate key issues to colleagues, coastal stakeholders and/or system authorities;
• Support Technical Solutions & Changes: Collaborate with team members and costal system subject matter experts (SMEs) to identify systemic issues across the RCN fleet focusing on individual combat systems and equipment. Use historical assessments and maintenance information to produce presentations and lead briefings to naval system authorities to provide evidence of systemic issues and support recommended solutions;
• Project Management & Leadership: Support task & team leads with scheduling of key activities and events based on platform availability windows, tracking priorities monthly status reports, completing annual year-end reports and other task management activities (with opportunity for growth to independently lead own tasks).
• Safety First: Demonstrate 100% commitment to our zero harm behaviors in support of our drive towards developing a world class safety culture.

Job Knowledge/Education and Qualifications:

• Mandatory: Must obtain a Government of Canada security clearance, which necessitates Canadian citizenship and a minimum of 10 years of continuous residence in Canada.
• Mandatory: Engineering technologist diploma or BSc in Engineering or candidates with suitable military experience (candidates with previous experience supporting the Royal Canadian Navy in combat system disciplines, whether from within DND or from industry, will be prioritized);
• 10 years of significant and recent experience in a related field involving industrial or naval maintenance inspections and reporting;
• Ability to safely work and transit on-board RCN ships and comfortable working aloft / from heights to conduct physical surveys and capture results using digital cameras, paper checklists and portable tablets;
• Proficient in reading, writing and speaking English with the ability to communicate effectively at all levels (in-person and electronically) with peers, supervisors and clients (bilingual in English and French is considered an asset);
• Prior experience with the Defence Resource Management Information System (DRMIS) is considered an asset;
• Competency with Microsoft Office 365 (incl. Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook & MS Teams);
• Resourcefulness and ability to work both within a team and independently under minimal supervision;

Company Background:

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.

Since 1953, Weir Canada, Inc. has operated and managed the Naval Engineering Test Establishment (NETE), a Department of National Defence (DND) facility located in Montreal with operations in Halifax, Victoria and Ottawa/Gatineau. Over 450 personnel are currently employed by Weir at NETE, supporting the Royal Canadian Navy and DND with test and evaluation services in a wide variety of technical areas.

Weir offers a diverse and inclusive workplace with flexible schedule and comprehensive benefits package. A combination of office and test facility environments, with possibility to work from home.

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.

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