Principal Test Specialist - Weapons

Babcock International

$86K — $115K *
Aerospace & Defense
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Post-secondary degree, diploma, or certificate in engineering technology or equivalent experience.
  • P.Eng, AScT, or C.E.T registration preferred or eligible within 12 months.
  • 10+ years of relevant technical experience.
  • Marine, offshore oil and gas, or submarine operational experience is a plus.
  • Familiarity with hydraulic and pneumatic systems, pumps, and valves.

Responsibilities

  • Oversee testing and maintenance of Victoria Class Submarine systems.
  • Direct a Test Director and multi-disciplinary test teams.
  • Lead troubleshooting and fault diagnosis activities.
  • Mentor Test Specialists in executing testing protocols.
  • Identify risks and opportunities during testing and maintenance activities.
  • Draft and review test documentation and safety lockout procedures.
  • Respond to dynamic program delivery needs in a shipyard environment.

Benefits

  • Opportunity for professional registration as a P.Eng or similar.
  • Dynamic work environment involving marine and submarine systems.
  • Potential to mentor and lead teams within a technical field.
  • Work on cutting-edge technology related to naval vessels.
  • Gain exposure to unique testing and commissioning processes.
Full Job Description
Principal Test Specialist, Weapons (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 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.

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
• Marine, offshore oil and gas drilling, naval vessel, or submarine operational experience, an asset.
• Experience operating, testing/commissioning mechanical systems, an asset.
• 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.).
• Preferred working knowledge in a variety of mechanical related technologies:
  • Hydraulic systems
  • Pneumatic systems
  • Pumps, valves, actuators, motors
  • A2A, S2A, A2G, and S2S launching systems
  • Torpedo constructions and operation knowledge
  • Submarine mission systems (e.g. communications, navigation, sonar, electronic sensors)
  • Fibre optic applications.
  • Knowledge of VCS WHS and WDS
  • 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.
• You are eligible for a Canadian Secret Security and ITAR Clearance

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