Intermediate Naval Architect

Location: Victoria

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Department:  Technical Capability

Location:

CAN - Victoria

Compensation:  $85,000 - $105,000 per year

Job Title:

Intermediate Naval Architect

Preferred

Location:

Victoria, BC (alternative BMT locations may be considered)

Employment Type:

Permanent, Full-Time

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Key Responsibilities

Naval Architect tasked to support the Victoria Class submarine maintenance programs and other submarine design, build, modernization, refit and replacement programs as required.

Responsibilities And Tasks Include

Providing Naval Architecture advice and support to external and internal customers.

Independently undertake technical work which requires coordination with colleagues and making a substantial contribution to assigned projects.

Working collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary team.

Complying with relevant business and ethics codes of conduct.

Undertaking engineering activities in a way that contributes to best practice.

Working within the BMT Quality Management System (QMS) processes and procedures.

Maintaining your technical competency in your area(s) of specialization.

Demonstrating willingness and active adoption of coaching and mentoring provided by senior staff, and support with mentorship to junior staff in developing technical competency.

Contributing to building a positive team culture through input, feedback and participation in team building and wellness activities.

Role Specific

Demonstrated use of Naval Architectural calculations and analysis for primary and secondary submarine structures, including:

Comprehensive understanding of marine structures and their design or maintenance requirements.

Demonstrated capability to oversee the development of complex technical solutions for the repair of steel structures.

Ability to provide support to submarine stability and docking tasks at a Professional Engineer level.

Conduct ship surveys for design and engineering changes, mid-life upgrades and vessel condition documentation including:

Lead development of survey packages from technical documentation.

Conduct visual inspections and condition surveys on marine structures (including submarines) in a heavy industrial environment.

Produce survey reports which compile inspection finding including stability reports in client, Class or Standard designated formats.

Knowledge of the principles and application of key Naval Architectural policies standards and references, including:

Canadian Forces Technical Orders (CFTOs).

International Maritime Organization standards.

Stamp and Seal Professional Engineering deliverables in area of practise.

Maintain a program of Continuing Professional Development to sustain your technical knowledge.

Essential Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

Degree in Naval Architecture, Marine Engineering, Civil Engineering or Mechanical Engineering from an accredited post-secondary institution.

Minimum 8 years of experience in structural repair or marine engineering.

Existing registration or ability to obtain registration with a Professional Engineering governance body in Province of work.

Eligible for a Canadian security clearance.

Desirable

Strong understanding of ship stability, structural design, and docking.

Experience in the in-service support of ship construction and/or repair.

Experience working in a fast-paced commercial shipyard environment.

Ability to work independently and to learn without formal instruction.

Job Benefits

Medical, dental and vision plan (including a Health Care Spending Account)

Employee and Family Assistance Program

Parental/Maternity leave top-up program

RRSP or TFSA matching program

Flexible work hours and hybrid work arrangement

Training and development opportunities

Employee recognition program

Employee referral program

Salary Range: $85,000 to $105,000

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