Marine Systems Engineer
J.D. Irving
- Halifax, NS
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Education:
- Bachelor’s degree in a relevant Engineering Field.
- Nova Scotia Professional Engineer (P. Eng) or equivalent; or the ability to obtain P. Eng.
- Experience: 4+ years of relevant Engineering Experience.
- Familiarity with the design of shipboard hull outfitting systems.
- Familiarity with performance and environmental requirements for equipment and systems.
- Management of vendor furnished information and equipment.
- Familiarity with the preparation and review of technical specifications for equipment and materials purchase.
- Strong personal time management skills.
- Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office.
- Ability to communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing.
- Experience working on naval ship design, commercial shipbuilding, or other large military procurement programs considered an asset.
- Experience working with classification society rules and classification societies to achieve plan approval for design products considered an asset.
- Experience with integrating ship outfitting including shipboard lifting appliances, winches, anchoring & mooring equipment, davits, aviation support systems, watertight doors & hatches, accommodation systems, joiner interior accommodations, and fixtures for accommodation and workshop spaces considered an asset.
- Experience in designing and integrating naval vessel mission equipment considered an asset.
- Develop and foster client and subcontractor relationships.
- Oversee functional working groups spanning multiple organizations, in support of development and/or production of AOPS, CCGV and/or CSC.
- Assess compliance with systems requirements throughout ship design and construction.
- Liaise closely with supply chain and vendors to progress systems design of Outfitting and/or Aviation Support systems.
- Support the review of system maturity during technical design reviews.
- Manage subcontractor development of design deliverables and technical specifications.
- Interface with Classification Society and Regulatory Authorities to obtain Class Plan Approval and support new construction surveys.
- Oversee change management associated with marine systems (Hull Outfitting and/or Aviation Support Systems).
- Address risk items relating to the Hull Outfitting and Aviation Team areas of responsibility, including identification of risk, and risk mitigation planning.
- Assist in developing and implementing test procedures and requirements verification tracking.
- Participate in the development and oversight of testing and commissioning procedures.
- Support the final project close out of all documentation updates and development of user manuals relating to outfitting systems.
- Interface with shipyard production and planning teams to ensure the outfitting design products adequately reflect facility limitations, capabilities, and build methodology.
- Propose design and process improvements related to vessel producibility, shipyard safety, and production performance.
- A flexible medical, dental, and vision plan
- Employee & Family Assistance Programs
- RRSP matching program
- Health & Wellness reimbursements
- Opportunities to take part in job related training and development
- Growth and progression opportunities within Irving Shipbuilding and the larger network of the JD Irving group of companies
- Relocation costs (if eligible)
- Posting Date: Feb 23, 2024