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Entry Level EngineerWeir Marine Engineering - NETEHalifax, NSOnsitePurpose of Role: Weir Marine Engineering is currently looking for a Junior Systems Engineer/Engineer in Training to join our Naval Engineering Test Establishment (NETE) team located at our customer #39;s facilities in Halifax, supporting them with Independent Verification and Validation (IV amp;V) of Combat Systems Equipment, Documentation, Test and Evaluation activities for ships and submarines. This is a full-time and permanent position. The daily work environment will be combination of office (mostly) and shipboard or submarine environments alongside and occasionally at sea. There may be a requirement to travel (occasionally) to other test sites, ships and submarines in Canada.Since 1953, Weir has operated and managed the Naval Engineering Test Establishment (NETE), a Department of National Defence (DND) facility located in Montreal with operations also in Ottawa/Gatineau, Halifax and Victoria. Over 375 personnel are currently employed by Weir at NETE, supporting the Royal Canadian Navy and DND with test and evaluation services in a wide variety of technical areas.Certifications, Licenses, Registrations, Special Skills:Eligible to obtain a Government of Canada security clearance, which requires Canadian citizenship and 10 years of residence in Canada (MANDATORY). Please note all offers of employment are conditional upon obtaining a government of Canada security clearance to the level required by the function. The candidate must be a Canadian citizen and have lived in Canada for a minimum of 10 consecutive years.Why choose Weir:Be part of a global organization dedicated to building a better future: At Weir, the growing world depends on us. It depends on us constantly reinventing, quickly adapting and continually finding better, faster, more sustainable ways to access the resources it needs to thrive. And it depends on each of us doing the best work of our lives. It #39;s a big challenge - but it is exciting.An opportunity to grow your own way: Everything moves fast in the dynamic world of Weir. This creates opportunities for us to take on new challenges, explore new areas, learn, progress and excel. Best of all, there is no set path that our people must take. Instead, everyone is given the support and freedom to tailor-make their own career and do the best work of their lives.Feel empowered to be yourself and belong: Weir is a welcoming, inclusive place, where each individual #39;s contribution is recognized and all employees are encouraged to innovate, collaborate and be themselves. We continually focus on people and their wellbeing. We believe in fairness and choose to be honest, transparent and authentic in everything we do.Key Responsibilities:

• Safety First: Demonstrate 100% commitment to our zero harm behaviors in support of our drive towards developing a world class safety culture.
• Manage technical documents using SharePoint applications for various subsites for Ship and Submarine Class documentation
• Review and update Combat System documents as required, including validation of the procedures aboard Ships and Submarines
• Assist task leader in coordinating evaluation, test and trials events onboard multiple ships and submarines
• Attend technical and management meetings and provide record of decisions and any reports as requested
• Contribute to review, update and validation of maintenance and engineering policies and procedures
• Respond to a Senior engineer with development, testing and analysis of material related issues associated with ships and submarines Combat Systems equipment
• Perform testing and evaluation in accordance approved test plans and documents aboard ships and submarines, and at field and lab sites
• Perform Verification and Validation (V amp;V) of Combat Systems specifications, implementations of Combat Systems equipment installations, set-to work, evaluations and test and trials

Job Knowledge/Education and Qualifications:

• Any equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered for candidates that have the ability to perform the objectives above.
• Understanding of the basic level of systems engineering concepts and applications applicable to the naval and marine environment
• Ability to understand technical diagrams and drawings related to naval equipment
• Translates concepts and information into drawing and diagrams; uses feedback to modify designs; applies design principles; and demonstrates attention to detail
• Synthesizes complex or diverse information; collects and researches data; and uses intuition and experience to complement data
• Ability to work safely onboard ship in order to conduct inspections and validate test and trial documentations, including at sea and alongside docking work periods with other contractors
• Ability to produce formal technical documents describing processes for naval equipment, including testing, trialing and maintenance of systems
• Ability to produce clear and effective reports (month-end) to summarize task work and deliverables
• Documentation Management Skills including the ability to manage a large amount of formal technical documents and engineering processes
• Requirement to learn DND technical and engineering processes associated with system engineering requirements
• Proficient with most software applications in Microsoft Office, notably Microsoft SharePoint and Office365 workflow integration for documentation management processes
• Ability to explain technical details and processes both written and orally
• Ability to work together and coordinate with team members working both locally and remotely
• Ability to effectively communicate formally via email and telecommunications (phone and video conferencing including MS Teams) with task leaders and DND stakeholders, as required
• Bachelor #39;s degree in Engineering from an accredited University, with eligibility to register as an EIT and work towards P. Eng. certification
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Electronics Design Automation tools for schematic capture, and PCB layout such as Altium Designer;
• Control and Automation software such as LabVIEW;
• General office skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Visio).

What we offer you:Weir Marine Engineering (WME) has managed the Naval Engineering Test Establishment (NETE) on behalf of the Government of Canada since 1953. Through this association, WME has developed a unique capability to provide multidisciplinary engineering, testing and consulting services to government and industry.Benefits

• Flexible, compressed work schedules, work from home or office
• Competitive compensation
• Vacation, personal days, holidays, and parental leaves
• Comprehensive Family Medical, Dental and Vision coverage as well as:
• A Wellness Spending Account to aid in your wellness journey
• Employeeamp; Family Assistance Program (EFAP)
• Medical Travel Insurance
• A Registered Retirement Savings Plan that includes matching company contributions that also includes access to Financial Advisors providing investment advice and comprehensive financial planning
• Access to development resources to enhance your skills and/or advance your career including:
• Education Assistance Program
• Reimbursement for a professional membership
• Self-directed Mentoring

Under the Policy on COVID-19 Vaccination, new employees may be required to be fully vaccinated as a condition of employment, unless accommodated due to certified medical contraindications, religion, or other prohibited grounds under the Canadian Human Rights ActFounded in 1871, Weir is a world leading engineering business with a purpose to make mining operations smarter, more efficient and sustainable. Thanks to Weir #39;s technology, our customers can produce essential metals and minerals using less energy, water and waste at lower cost. With the increasing need for metals and minerals for climate change solutions, Weir colleagues are playing their part in powering a low carbon future. We are a global family of 11,000 uniquely talented people in over 60 counties, inspiring each other to do the best work of our lives.Weir is committed to an inclusive and diverse workplace. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability, age, or any other legally protected status.For additional information about what it is like to work at Weir, please visit our Career Page and LinkedIn Life Page.