Senior Reliability Specialist

Location: Halifax – Wilkinson, 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.

The MWAV Senior Reliability Specialist will focus on in-service support for the MWAV system and configuration management of Isherwoods software and other reliability software as required. The ideal candidate will ensure high system availability and reliability through effective failure reporting, analysis, and corrective actions tracking to support continuous improvement initiatives.

Key Areas of Responsibility
 

• Lead and oversee comprehensive in-service reliability support for the MWAV system, driving initiatives to enhance system reliability, availability, and maintainability at a fleet-wide level.

• Strategically configure, maintain, and optimize Isherwoods software to ensure robust failure reporting, analysis, and corrective action tracking aligned with best practices.

• Conduct in-depth analysis of reliability data and failure trends using tools such as Windchill Risk and Reliability software or equivalent, providing actionable insights to senior stakeholders.

• Act as the primary technical expert and advisor on FRACAS processes, facilitating root cause investigations and spearheading corrective and preventive action implementation in collaboration with engineering, service delivery, and quality assurance teams.

• Drive the development and continuous improvement of reliability documentation, including procedures, reports, and performance metrics, ensuring accuracy and alignment with organizational goals.

• Lead equipment health monitoring efforts and reliability assessments across the MWAV asset lifecycle, recommending strategic enhancements to system design or maintenance practices.

• Provide technical leadership in software training, mentoring end-users on Isherwoods and associated reliability tools to maximize effectiveness and adoption.

• Chair reliability review meetings and lead continuous improvement programs, including sparing and logistics analysis, providing expert guidance to influence decision-making.

• Ensure comprehensive compliance with relevant industry standards, regulatory requirements, company policies, and customer expectations related to reliability engineering and in-service support.

• Provide advanced technical troubleshooting and support for both MWAV hardware/software and Isherwoods software configurations, resolving complex issues and minimizing operational disruption.

• Influence cross-functional teams by communicating complex technical concepts clearly and driving consensus on reliability strategies and solutions.

• Bachelor of Engineering Degree or Diploma in Mechanical, Electrical, Electronic, Naval Architecture or other relevant field of study.

• 10 years experience in a marine or related environment

• 10 years experience developing or executing a FRACAS program involving various reliability techniques

• Language: English (Essential),

• Post graduate or technical qualifications and experience in Reliability Centered Maintenance (RCM), Corrective Maintenance (CM), Preventive Maintenance (PM).

• Previous experience working with a defence contract

• Project Management

• Language: Ability to communicate in French
   

• Predominantly office work but will be required to work in dockyards and onboard Naval ships

• May be required to undertake inspections in machinery spaces of Naval ships involving climbing, bending and twisting

Canada role

Access to Trade Controlled Items

Access to Controlled Goods

Security Clearance

Describe Specific need:

• Requires direct or indirect access to hardware, software, technology or technical data controlled under the Canadian Export Control List, the ITAR or the EAR

• Requires a positive Controlled Goods assessment as you will have direct  access to hardware, software, technology or technical data controlled under the Canadian Controlled Goods Program

• Required to obtain and maintain a Security Clearance at the NATO Secret Level

• Schedule: 40 hours per week

• Physical Environment: Hybrid position – which a mix of working from home and onsite (in office, at customer site or on board ships alongside in harbour)

• Travel: Occasional domestic or international travel maybe required in support of the ships

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 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.

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.