Life Cycle and Materiel Manager – Marine Electrical Specialist

Location: Halifax - Wilkinson, Canada Thales Canada is looking for a Life Cycle and Materiel Manager (LCMM) – Marine Electrical Specialist to support its non‑Combatant In‑Service Support Programs for the Royal Canadian Navy. The role is hybrid, based in Halifax, Nova Scotia or Victoria, British Columbia. Position Summary As a Life Cycle and Materiel Manager, you will provide engineering support and technical oversight of Electrical Systems including Power Generation, Distribution, Propulsion, Electronic, Automation and Controls Systems.

You will work directly with internal and external stakeholders, managing activities to establish and maintain the configuration and design intent of electrical systems and equipment through their end‑of‑life and divestment. Key Areas of Responsibility Perform Life Cycle and Materiel Management functions including equipment obsolescence, material compatibility issues, alternate part investigations, maintenance management, and disposal management. Support and manage activities associated with the design and configuration control of the vessels, conducting functional and physical configuration audits, and documenting deviations and waivers.

Provide technical advice to enable electrical and electronic equipment and systems to operate and be maintained correctly. Monitor systems and equipment performance through various reports such as Unsatisfactory Condition Reports (UCRs), Pre‑installation failures (PIFs) and technical investigations (TIs) conducted by the customer. Ensure proper level of spares are maintained throughout the life of the systems and equipment; support the cataloguing process.

Conduct technical investigations into problems associated with marine electrical and electronic systems, equipment and/or software issues, including failure analysis and solution recommendation. Develop and review technical documentation including equipment specifications, installation and maintenance instructions, test and trials agendas, and engineering change documentation and drawings. Analyze requirements associated with baseline changes to the ship's configuration, equipment and software.

Liaise with OEMs, Service Providers and ship staff to support the investigation and resolution of defects. Prepare documented work scopes suitable for soliciting quotations from external resources such as OEMs, manufacturers, suppliers, testing facilities or specialist service providers. Prepare and manage Work Packages and cost estimates for customer approval.

Regulatory Compliance Requirement This position requires direct or indirect access to hardware, software or technical information controlled under the Canadian Export Control List and/or the US Export Administration Regulations (EAR). All applicants must be eligible or able to obtain authorization for such access. Minimum Requirements Minimum education requirements: 3‑year technical program diploma (for Technologists) or 2‑year technical program diploma (for Technicians) in a marine electrical technical field offered by a recognized technical institute; or Certified technologist or technician by a recognized provincial, state, or federal licensing body in a relevant field; or Certified as one of the following electrical technical trades of the Canadian Armed Forces: RQPO2 or RQPO2USQ Marine Technician Electrical QL 6A or 6B Marine Electrician Possess a minimum 8 years of demonstrated professional work experience in the naval, marine, or offshore industry within the last 15 years.

Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite. Familiar with electrical safety standards. Strong communication skills (oral and written).

Language: English (Essential). Preferred Qualifications Minimum 10 years of experience as a Technical Specialist with marine power generation and distribution systems. Previous experience with the Royal Canadian Navy or Canadian Coast Guard.

Previous experience as a Life Cycle Materiel Manager in the marine electrical field. Demonstrated project management experience. Familiar with Integrated Platform Management System (IPMS).

Familiar with the Department of National Defense (DND) maintenance management and implementation system “DRMIS”. Experience in delivering marine in‑service support of operational assets. 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 bending, 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. Compensation The reference total target compensation (TTC) market range for this position, inclusive of annual base salary and the variable compensation target, is between Total Target Cash (TTC) $81,000–$105,000 – $129,000 CAD annual. 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.

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