Senior Marine Specialist
Job in
North Vancouver, BC, Canada
Listing for:
Seaspan
Full Time
position
Listed on 2026-03-09
Job specializations:
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Engineering
Systems Engineer
Job Description & How to Apply Below
The Senior Marine Specialist is responsible for providing subject matter expertise related to designing and delivering in-service support for ships built under the National Shipbuilding Strategy (NSS) and other customer fleets.
Reporting to the Senior Manager, In-Service Support, the incumbent will work closely with engineers, Integrated Logistics Support specialists, supply chain management, suppliers, customers and end users. The role will mainly focus on support provided to the Royal Canadian Navy (RCN) and the Canadian Coast Guard (CCG), spanning all phases of the vessel and equipment lifecycle from concept design through development, build, transition-to-service, warranty and in-service support.
The incumbent will increase the quality and pace of delivery, ensuring that all support solutions are aligned with customer requirements, regulatory standards, and broader organizational goals.
Note:
This position qualifies for an optional hybrid work schedule after 90 days of onsite work and onboarding. Employee will be subject to the terms of the Flexible Work Policy Agreement.
The Senior Marine Specialist is responsible for providing subject matter expertise related to designing and delivering in-service support for ships built under the National Shipbuilding Strategy (NSS) and other customer fleets.
Reporting to the Senior Manager, In-Service Support, the incumbent will work closely with engineers, Integrated Logistics Support specialists, supply chain management, suppliers, customers and end users. The role will mainly focus on support provided to the Royal Canadian Navy (RCN) and the Canadian Coast Guard (CCG), spanning all phases of the vessel and equipment lifecycle from concept design through development, build, transition-to-service, warranty and in-service support.
The incumbent will increase the quality and pace of delivery, ensuring that all support solutions are aligned with customer requirements, regulatory standards, and broader organizational goals.
What you’ll do
Warranty Execution
Ensure accurate capture of warranty claim data to enable robust warranty trend reporting.Perform system/equipment/component‑level warranty data analysis to identify trends and feed Lessons Learned into Supply Chain, Engineering, Test & Trials, Integrated Logistic Support, and other teams.Conduct initial technical investigations on vessel warranty claims, locate and organize technical data (manuals, drawings, vendor info) to support claim resolution.Support the specifications, procurement, and tracking of materials required for warranty resolution.Support the creation and maintenance of instructional materials, ship system manuals, e-learning modules, and practical exercises in line with defence and industry standards.Review and validate training materials (. lesson plans, CBT storyboards) and technical publications for technical accuracy, instructional soundness, and client compliance.Author sections of ship system manuals and training material as required, including identification of safety hazards and system integration aspects.Provide subject matter expert review of supplier technical information, publications and training media.Interpret, apply, and advise ILS team and clients (. DND, RCN, Coast Guard) on training standards, qualification requirements, and competency frameworks for marine and combat systems.Logistic Support Analysis
Offer guidance and subject matter expertise in naval systems to include mechanical, electrical, hull systems and naval architecture to clients and internal ILS team.Analyze the impact of engineering changes on the support solution for vessels, systems and equipment.Stay current with emerging trends, technologies, and best practices in ship and equipment support, lifecycle materiel management, and defence/shipbuilding standards.Support Solution Development
Develop technical solutions for competitive in-service support tenders / Requests for Proposals.Support engagement with suppliers, partners and other Seaspan companies to assess capability and establish joint approaches to support solution delivery.Identify risks and opportunities relating to support solution design and…
Position Requirements
10+ Years
work experience
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