Junior Mechanical Designer (4 Month, Part-Time Contract – 20 hours per week)

Victoria, BC 

 

Expected Hourly Rate: $32.43 to $46.85 per hour

 

Underpinned by a deep understanding of technology integration, asset management, and specialist training, Babcock International works with customers around the world to improve the capability, reliability and availability of their most critical assets within the key market sectors of Marine, Land, Aviation, and Nuclear.

 

In Canada, Babcock works in the Marine sector, where our teams provide critical and complex support to Canada’s submarine fleet. Our Canadian team is proud to be trusted to deliver key naval in-service support for the Royal Canadian Navy. We also operate in the Aviation sector, where Babcock ensures that the aircrew trainees of our partner nations receive the world’s best flying training. We deliver vital aerial emergency services and are proud to have been selected by the Government of Manitoba to deliver their wildfire suppression services, as well as key components of their critical air ambulance services.

Whether it is providing technical training instruction, developing training materials or maintaining critical training assets, Babcock is trusted by its customers to deliver world-class training solutions.

Babcock’s Purpose is to create a safe and secure world, together. Our Principles create the foundation for how we will do this. They keep us on the right course, unify the way we work and guide us towards success. By thinking, connecting, and acting in line with these Principles, we’ll deliver better outcomes for our Culture, Customers and Communities. Collectively at Babcock, our employees embody the Principles that help make us great at what we do:

Challenge the status quo, Be Curious, and ask, ‘how might we?’ Whenever measuring success, Think: Outcomes and positive impacts. Be Kind to ourselves, each other, and our planet. Babcock employees Collaborate – we are greater than the sum of our parts, Be Courageous – be brave, ambitious, and determined. Everyone has a part to play - Own and Deliver to be successful.

 

Babcock is grateful to work on the traditional territories of many Nations across Canada. Babcock respects the special relationship that the First Nations, Inuit, and Métis have with the land and recognizes that we are privileged to use and share this land. Babcock is committed to being a good neighbor, ensuring that we are positively contributing to society’s progress and building meaningful and mutually beneficial relations with Indigenous peoples, businesses, and communities.

 

We encourage you to explore our Babcock Canada website to learn more about us at www.babcockcanada.com.

 

In this role, you will:

Be responsible for the creation of technical drawings and specifications to support the implementation of Engineering Changes (ECs) on board Victoria Class Submarines. Design and develop solutions with a Mechanical focus for the integration of new sub-systems / components into existing systems. Undertake 2D and 3D modelling to support spatial integration of ECs. Create detailed manufacturing, pipe spool, assembly, and installation drawings. Develop knowledge of Defence Standards, Military Specifications, and other relevant guiding principles in the design and integration of mechanical systems. Participate in the development of innovative solutions to technical problems. Conduct onsite inspections/surveys of platform’s physical conditions and verify designs. Work closely with other technical disciplines to ensure coherency between deliverables. Update as-fitted technical drawings to reflect the final installed configuration. Liaise with subcontractors to ensure design for manufacture / installation. Maintain and prepare project documents as applicable. Conduct other duties as necessary.

 

The ideal candidate brings:

A College Technologist Diploma in a relevant field. The ability and aptitude to problem solve technical issues. Excellent oral and written communication skills. Excellent attention to detail and accuracy. Experience with 2D and 3D CAD software (knowledge in AutoCAD and SolidWorks is a key asset). Familiar with ASME Y14 drawing standards (knowledge in CFTO drawing standards is a key asset). Familiar with drawing control workflow (knowledge of SolidWorks PDM an asset). Installation / integration design experience in a marine environment is an asset. You are eligible for a Canadian Secret Security and ITAR Clearance.

 

Babcock is committed to promoting a workforce without boundaries. One that welcomes everyone to contribute to our success regardless of race, nationality, colour, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability or age. If you require accommodation during any stage of our recruitment process, please let us know how we can assist you.

 

Applicants, please apply online at https://www.babcockinternational.com/careers/