Life Cycle Materiel Manager - Combat Systems Specialist

1 Month ago • 8-15 Years • $76,208 PA - $128,924 PA

Job Summary

Job Description

The LCMM – Combat Systems Specialist will support non-Combatant In-Service Support Programs for the Royal Canadian Navy. This role involves engineering support and technical oversight for systems such as navigation, communications, command and control, data processing, sensors, and weapons systems. Responsibilities include managing configuration and design, performing audits, providing technical advice, monitoring equipment performance, ensuring spares, conducting technical investigations, developing documentation, analyzing requirements, liaising with stakeholders, and preparing work packages. The specialist will maximize effectiveness, efficiency, and minimize life cycle costs.
Must have:
  • 3-year technical diploma in a marine field or equivalent.
  • 8+ years of naval, marine, or offshore industry experience.
  • Extensive knowledge of combat systems and equipment.
  • Strong communication skills (oral and written).
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
  • Familiarity with safety standards.
  • English language proficiency is essential.
Good to have:
  • 10+ years experience as a Technical Specialist with marine systems.
  • Previous experience with the Royal Canadian Navy or Canadian Coast Guard.
  • Experience as a Life Cycle Materiel Manager.
  • Demonstrated project management experience.
  • Familiarity with the Department of National Defense (DND) maintenance management system (DRMIS).
  • Experience in delivering marine in-service support.
  • Familiarity with certification requirements (Classification Society, SOLAS/IMO, IEEE, CSA, Naval Ship Code, and DND regulations).
Perks:
  • Company paid Extended Health, Dental, HSA, Life, AD&D, Short-term Disability, Cancer Care Program, travel insurance, Employee Assistance Plan and Well-Being program.
  • Retirement Savings Plans (RRSP, DCPP, TFSA) with a company contribution and a match to a DCPP, with no vesting period.
  • Company paid holidays, vacation days, and paid sick leave.
  • Voluntary Life, AD&D, Critical Illness, Long-Term Disability.
  • Employee Discounts on home, auto, and gym membership.

Job Details

Location: Victoria - 905 Ellery, Canada

In fast changing markets, customers worldwide rely on Thales. Thales is a business where brilliant people from all over the world come together to share ideas and inspire each other. In aerospace, transportation, defence, security and space, our architects design innovative solutions that make our tomorrow's possible.

This role is Hybrid Halifax/Victoria

LCMM – Combat Systems Specialist  

Position Summary

Thales Canada is looking for a Life Cycle and Materiel Manager (LCMM) – Combat Systems Specialist to support its non-Combatant In-Service Support Programs for the Royal Canadian Navy.

The LCMM – Combat Systems Specialist is responsible for engineering support and technical oversight of various systems including but not limited to Navigation Systems, Communications Systems, Command and Control systems, Data processing systems, Above water and underwater sensor systems and Ship’s weapons systems,  on board the various platforms of the Royal Canadian Navy.  Accountable to the Operational Support Manager and working directly with various internal and external stakeholders, this role manages various activities to establish and maintain the configuration and design intent of the marine auxiliary and other mechanical systems on the ships and manage any changes through their end-of-life and divestment.

The successful candidate will leverage their existing knowledge and expertise in marine mechanical systems and equipment to become a subject matter expert and main point of contact for all technical matters associated with the systems assigned thereto. The principal objective is to maximize effectiveness and efficiency, while minimizing the Life Cycle Cost (LCC) associated with the support of their systems.

Key Areas of Responsibility

The key functions and areas of responsibility for the LCMM – Combat Systems Specialist include but is not limited to:

  • Performing Life Cycle and Materiel Management functions including but not limited to equipment obsolescence, material compatibility issues, alternate part investigations, maintenance management, and disposal management;
  • Supporting and managing activities associated with the design and configuration control of the vessels including conducting functional and physical configuration audits, as well as deviations and waivers documentation;
  • Providing technical advice to enable auxiliary and mechanical equipment and/or systems to be correctly operated or maintained;
  • Monitoring systems and equipment performance through various reports such as but not limited to Unsatisfactory Condition Reports (UCRs), Pre-installation failures (PIFs) and technical investigations (TIs) conducted by the customer;
  • Ensuring proper level of spares are maintained throughout the life of the systems and equipment; support the cataloguing process;
  • Conducting technical investigations into problems associated with combat systems, equipment and/or software issues, including failure analysis and solution recommendation;
  • Developing and reviewing technical documentation including equipment specifications, installation and maintenance instructions, test and trials agendas, and engineering change documentation and drawings;
  • Analyzing requirements associated with baseline changes to the ships configuration, equipment and software;
  • Liaise with OEMs, Service Providers and ship staff to support the investigation and resolution of defects;
  • Preparing documented work scopes, suitable for the solicitation of quotations from external resources such as OEMs, manufacturers, suppliers, testing facilities or specialist service providers; and
  • Preparing and managing Work Packages and cost estimates for customer approval.

Minimum Requirements

  • Minimum education requirements:

    3-year technical program diploma (for Technologists) or 2-year technical program diploma (for Technicians) in a marine technical field offered by a recognized technical institute; or

    Certified a technologist or technician by a recognized provincial, state, or federal (national) licensing body in a relevant field or certified body; or

    Certified as one of the following technical trades of the Canadian Armed Forces:

    QL6B Naval Electronics Technician

    RQPO1 WEng Tech

  • Possess a minimum 8 years of demonstrated professional work experience in the naval, marine, or offshore industry within the last 15 years;
  • Extensive knowledge of combat systems and equipment
  • Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite;
  • Familiar with safety standards;
  • Strong communication skills (oral and written);
  • Language: English (Essential).

Preferred Qualifications

  • Minimum 10 years of experience as a Technical Specialist with marine with marine communications, navigation or naval combat systems;
  • Previous experience with the Royal Canadian Navy or Canadian Coast Guard;
  • Previous experience as a Life Cycle Materiel Manager in the communications, navigation or naval combat systems field;
  • Demonstrated project management experience;
  • Familiar with the Department of National Defense (DND) maintenance management and implementation system “DRMIS”;
  • Experience in delivering marine in-service support of operational assets; and
  • Familiar with certification requirements including but not limited to Classification Society, SOLAS/IMO, IEEE, CSA, Naval Ship Code, and DND regulations.

Physical Demands

  • Predominantly office work but will be required to occasionally travel to and work in dockyards and onboard Naval ships
  • May be required to undertake inspections on Naval ships which may involve involving bending and twisting, and working aloft

Special Position Requirements

  • Schedule: 40 hours per week
  • Travel: Occasional domestic or international travel may be required in support of the ships

Pay Transparency

The anticipated Total Target Compensation (TTC), inclusive of annual salary and bonus eligibility, for this role is 76,208.54 - 101,611.38 - 128,924.64 CAD Annual​. The Company reserves the right to ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and offer additional benefits and other compensation, depending on circumstances not related to an applicant’s status protected by local, provincial, and federal laws.

What We Offer

  • Thales provides an extensive benefits program for all full-time employees working 24 or more hours per week and their eligible dependents, including the following:
  • Company paid Extended Health, Dental, HSA, Life, AD&D, Short-term Disability, Cancer Care Program, travel insurance, Employee Assistance Plan and Well-Being program.
  • Retirement Savings Plans (RRSP, DCPP, TFSA) with a company contribution and a match to a DCPP, with no vesting period.
  • Company paid holidays, vacation days, and paid sick leave.
  • Voluntary Life, AD&D, Critical Illness, Long-Term Disability.
  • Employee Discounts on home, auto, and gym membership.

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Thales is an equal opportunity employer which values diversity and inclusivity in the workplace. Thales is committed to providing accommodations in all parts of the interview process. Applicants selected for an interview who require accommodation are asked to advise accordingly upon the invitation for an interview. We will work with you to meet your needs. All accommodation information provided will be treated as confidential and used only for the purpose of providing an accessible candidate experience.

This position requires direct or indirect access to hardware, software or technical information controlled under the Canadian Export Control List, the Canadian Controlled Goods Program, the Canadian Industrial Security Program, the US International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or the US Export Administration Regulations (EAR). All applicants must be eligible or able to obtain authorization for such access including eligibility to the Canadian Controlled Goods Program and able to obtain a Canadian NATO Secret clearance.

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