Canada Job Openings

Irving Shipbuilding

Technologist, Production Engineering

Dartmouth

FULL TIME

November 14, 2024

The Production Engineering Team is looking for a detail-oriented and enthusiastic Technologist to support the construction of Canada ’ s New River Class Destroyers. In this role, you will review drawings and documentation provided by the design agent to ensure they meet the required quality standards and can be effectively utilized by our Production workforce in Canada. You will collaborate closely with the engineering and Production teams to maintain the design intent while facilitating the smooth flow of information to support an efficient construction process. Preferred candidates should have drafting experience, particularly in Piping, HVAC, or Joinery, within the marine or related construction industries.

Founded in 1882, J.D. Irving, Limited (JDI) has operations in Canada and the United States and are a team of 20,000 dedicated employees. At J.D. Irving, Limited, you are part of a dynamic team of professionals who lead with integrity and are passionate about delivering results. With a culture that nurtures talent and creates an inclusive workplace, you can grow your career across our various operating divisions.

We are committed to creating accessible environments for our colleagues, candidates, and customers. Requests for accommodation due to a disability (which may be visible or invisible, temporary, or permanent) can be made at any stage of application and employment. We encourage candidates to make their accommodation needs known so that we can provide equitable opportunities.

Worried you do not meet all the requirements? Studies have shown that many applicants apply only to job opportunities when they feel they meet 100% of the criteria. We promote an inclusive environment where everyone is appreciated, recognized, and empowered to contribute fully. If you are interested in this position but are worried you did not meet all the requirements, we would encourage you to still apply.

We appreciate your interest in our company however only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Knowledge – education, certificates, licenses, registration, and knowledge required
- Engineering Technologist Diploma (in related discipline) or equivalent
- Relevant professional accreditation (i.e CET, PMP)
- Working knowledge of standards/regulations applicable to role (LR, TC, IMO, ASME, IEEE, ASTM)
- Understanding of scheduling, ability to adhere to strict deadlines, manage & develop schedules
- Working knowledge of shipyard disciplines applicable to role (hull structure, ship arrangements, ship piping systems, propulsion, hvac, electrical, mechanical, producibility, manufacturing.
- Working knowledge in 2D and 3D design principles & practices, engineering standards, projects drawings.
Technical Skills – required skills to apply knowledge
- Demonstrated experience (typically 4-10 years) in ship design or construction or relevant complex industrial and manufacturing environment
- Demonstrated ability to read blueprints, navigate within a 3D model and/or simulation of the ship,
  develop & markup drawings, develop presentations and reports.
- Demonstrated ability to develop technical reports & specifications, perform technical investigations, execute quality checks for departmental outputs, develop statement of work for subcontractors, application of contracted standards.
- Analytical problem solving and data analysis
Social Process Skills – required skills for effective working relationships
- Verbal and written communication of complex issues to internal and external stakeholders
- Confidently engage in technical information sharing in cross-functional problem solving
- Able to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast paced, dynamic environment
- Make risk-based technical decisions

Manage planned and emergent work within their assigned job scope.
Support the needs of internal & external stakeholders.
Originate routine or low complexity deliverables
Review technical products and deliverables developed by external stakeholders
Author processes & procedures documenting how recurring engineering support and deliverables in their assigned discipline are created.
Identify and manage mitigation plans for risks associated with their engineering discipline and make risk-based technical decisions
Identify opportunities for Continuous Improvement within their engineering discipline.

Irving Shipbuilding is proud to be Canada's National Shipbuilder. Our team is constructing more than 20 modern patrol ships and destroyers for the Royal Canadian Navy and Canadian Coast Guard as part of the largest defence procurement project in Canadian history.

By joining our team of more than 2,400 shipbuilders, you can enjoy a dynamic and exciting career with a company dedicated to your success, development, and safety.

At Irving Shipbuilding, we're making history - why not make it with us? Learn more about careers at Irving Shipbuilding: shipsforcanada.ca/opportunities.

We invite applications from all qualified candidates, including racially visible persons, women in underrepresented roles, persons with disabilities, Indigenous persons, and members of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community, and encourage applicants to self-identify.

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