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Reliability Specialist to join our team supporting a major in-service naval support program. This role focuses on configuration management of xFRACAS software and driving reliability, availability, and maintainability (RAM) across complex marine systems.The
Reliability Specialist will focus on in-service support for the AJISS system and configuration management of xFRACAS software and other reliability software as required. The ideal candidate will ensure high system availability and reliability through effective failure reporting, analysis, and corrective actions tracking to support continuous improvement initiatives.
Key Areas of Responsibility - Provide comprehensive in-service support for the AJISS (Arctic and Offshore Patrol Ship and Joint Support Ship In-Service Support) with an emphasis on reliability, availability, and maintainability.
- Configure, maintain, and optimize xFRACAS software to support failure reporting, analysis, and corrective action processes.
- Analyze reliability data and failure reports to identify trends, root causes, and opportunities for system improvement using ReliaSoft RAM software, or equivalent.
- Collaborate with engineering, service delivery, and quality teams to implement corrective and preventive actions based on FRACAS insights.
- Develop and maintain documentation, including procedures, reports, and reliability metrics related to AJISS and xFRACAS.
- Support equipment health monitoring and reliability assessments throughout the asset lifecycle.
- Train and support end-users on xFRACAS software usage and best practices.
- Participate in reliability reviews and contribute to continuous improvement programs.
- Ensure compliance with relevant industry standards, company policies, and customer requirements regarding reliability and in-service support.
- Provide technical support and troubleshooting assistance for both AJISS hardware/software and xFRACAS configuration issues.
Basic Qualifications - Bachelor of Engineering Degree or Diploma in Mechanical, Electrical, Electronic, Naval Architecture or other relevant field of study.
- 5 years experience in a marine or related environment
- 5 years experience developing or executing a FRACAS program involving various reliability techniques
- Language: English (Essential),
Preferred Qualifications - Post graduate or technical qualifications and experience in Reliability Centered Maintenance (RCM), Corrective Maintenance (CM), Preventive Maintenance (PM).
- Previous experience working with a defence contract
- Project Management
- Language: Ability to communicate in French
Physical Demands - Predominantly office work but will be required to work in dockyards and onboard Naval ships
- May be required to undertake inspections in machinery spaces of Naval ships involving climbing, bending and twisting
Describe Specific need: - Requires direct or indirect access to hardware, software, technology or technical data controlled under the Canadian Export Control List, the ITAR or the EAR
- Requires a positive Controlled Goods assessment as you will have direct access to hardware, software, technology or technical data controlled under the Canadian Controlled Goods Program
- Required to obtain and maintain a Security Clearance at the NATO Secret Level
