Technical Lead - Commissioning (Permanent)
Victoria, BC
Expected Salary: $86,879 to $106,185
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:
• Act as the primary interface between Project Teams and the Commissioning Group, supporting clear communication and coordination.
• Provide subject matter expertise in Commissioning to advise and guide Project personnel.
• Collaborate closely with the Commissioning Team to sequence and coordinate commissioning activities across systems and work packages.
• Ensure all commissioning activities are properly sequenced in accordance with the Project Schedule, identifying and resolving misalignments as needed.
• Proactively identify and communicate project risks, conflicts, and opportunities related to Commissioning.
• Maintain detailed working knowledge of the project schedule and ensure accurate input and updates from the Commissioning Group.
• Attend key Project meetings as the designated representative of the Commissioning Team.
• Collaborate with scheduling and planning teams to ensure integration of test activities and logical progression within the master schedule.
• Be responsive to Commissioning Managers for dynamic program delivery requirements in a shipyard waterfront environment.
• Identify risks and opportunities.
• Other duties as required.

The ideal candidate brings:
• Strong background in Commissioning, Engineering, or Project Integration roles, including post-secondary education; degree, diploma in an engineering or engineering technology discipline, or equivalent experience.
• Registration as an Applied Science Technologist (AScT), Certified Engineering Technologist (C.E.T) or Professional Engineer (PEng) with the applicable provincial association, or eligibility to complete such registration within 12 months of commencing employment.
• 10+ years of related technical experience.
• Proven ability to work across departments and manage competing priorities.
• Demonstrated experience interpreting and contributing to complex project schedules.
• Familiarity with submarine or naval refit programs.
• Preferred working knowledge in a variety of mechanical or weapon system related technologies or electrical/combat system related technologies:

• Mechanical
  o Hydraulic systems
  o Pneumatic systems
  o Internal Combustion Engines, Diesel, super/turbochargers
  o Mechanical linkages, alignment, rotating machinery
  o Pumps, valves, actuators, motors
• Electrical
  o Alternating Current systems and power distribution control systems
  o Direct Current control systems / motor controls / generators
  o Lead acid or lithium-ion battery systems.
  o Submarine mission systems (e.g. communications, navigation, sonar, electronic sensors)
  o Fibre optic applications
  o Knowledge of uninterrupted power supplies and switching

• Awareness of functional and non-functional system performance testing in new construction or retro-commissioning.
• 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, stand and walk and stairs to access work areas.
• Have the physical dexterity to allow for monthly work 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.).
• Excellent communication skills; written, verbal and interpersonal and the ability to represent Commissioning interests in multidisciplinary forums.
• Strong computer skills including MS Office suite.
• You are eligible for a Canadian Secret Security and ITAR Clearance

This posting is for a current vacancy

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