Principal Test Specialist, Electrical (Permanent)
Victoria, BC

Expected Salary: $86,879 to $115,838
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.

Description

In this role, you will:
• Oversee testing, acceptance and maintenance activities for various Victoria Class Submarine (VCS) systems and equipment.
• Oversee a Test Director and direct multi-disciplinary employees during the testing of submarine systems and equipment.
• Oversee equipment troubleshooting, fault diagnosis and corrective maintenance.
• Provide mentorship, leadership, and guidance to Senior Test Specialists and 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.
• 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.

The ideal candidate brings:
• Strong technical skills including post-secondary education; degree, diploma and/or certificate in engineering technology or equivalent experience.
• Registration as a Professional Engineer (P.Eng), Applied Science Technologist (AScT), or Certified Engineering Technologist (C.E.T) with the applicable provincial association, or eligibility to complete such registration within 12 months of commencing employment.
• 10+ years of related technical experience.
• Experience operating, testing/commissioning electrical systems.
• Marine, offshore oil and gas drilling, naval vessel, or submarine operational experience, an asset.
• Expert level knowledge of one of the following marine systems as well as strong working knowledge in a variety of other related technologies:
o Alternating Current systems and power distribution control systems
o Direct Current control systems / motor control / generator testing
o Control and monitoring system testing experience
o Battery systems
o Naval mission system equipment experience including sonar, navigation, tactical, communication, weapon discharge and handling systems
o Fibre optic applications, cable characteristics, connectors, termination, inspection and testing
o Uninterrupted power supplies and switching
o Functional and non-functional system performance testing in new construction or retro-commissioning, an asset
o Measurement and analysis activities
• 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.).
• Strong communication skills; written, verbal and interpersonal.
• Strong computer skills including MS Office suite.
• You are eligible for a Canadian Secret Security and ITAR Clearance

Applicants, please apply online at https://www.babcockinternational.com/careers/