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Halifax, Nova Scotia

Program Manager - Offshore Infrastructure - for new design projects and Integrated Marine Monitoring Systems

Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

Defence and Security Team

Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

As Engineering Manager, responsible for the delivery of the CSC Supportability package, my initial focus will be the assessment and identification of immediate areas of concern with regards to the TSRP solution and to incorporate CSC specific supportability design considerations where appropriate, through a robust Design for Supportability approach. The Supportability of the CSC will focus on delivering a CSC with a high availability and reliability with a low maintenance burden and a low… Show more As Engineering Manager, responsible for the delivery of the CSC Supportability package, my initial focus will be the assessment and identification of immediate areas of concern with regards to the TSRP solution and to incorporate CSC specific supportability design considerations where appropriate, through a robust Design for Supportability approach. The Supportability of the CSC will focus on delivering a CSC with a high availability and reliability with a low maintenance burden and a low through life cycle cost. In addition other aspects that are within the Supportability scope include an enhanced and modern training system with a reduced infrastructure impact and a responsive Integrated Data Environment and Supply Chain. Show less

Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

Provide technical leadership, guidance and direction on the design, development, security, infrastructure, testing and implementation functions of future technology systems for the Canadian Surface Combatant program and develop the program goals and plans for implementation of future technologies. Whilst focused initially on the Land Based Test Capabilities the role will analyze technologies that will create efficiencies for the CSC Program and facilitate implementation of work processes and… Show more Provide technical leadership, guidance and direction on the design, development, security, infrastructure, testing and implementation functions of future technology systems for the Canadian Surface Combatant program and develop the program goals and plans for implementation of future technologies. Whilst focused initially on the Land Based Test Capabilities the role will analyze technologies that will create efficiencies for the CSC Program and facilitate implementation of work processes and job responsibilities associated with using future technologies. Show less

Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

Provide coordination and engineering oversight to the integration, installation, set to work, test and evaluation of all Canadian Surface Combatant (CSC) Navigation and Combat Support Systems.

Canberra, Australia

As the Strategy Officer for Maritime Logistics Information Systems my role is to perform research and analysis of a range of current and future management systems and provide requirements and functional performance specifications. The role covers the management of the tender process, through to acquisition and implementation into service. The role also requires budget projections based on logistic information management systems' financial requirements, including licence, maintenance… Show more As the Strategy Officer for Maritime Logistics Information Systems my role is to perform research and analysis of a range of current and future management systems and provide requirements and functional performance specifications. The role covers the management of the tender process, through to acquisition and implementation into service. The role also requires budget projections based on logistic information management systems' financial requirements, including licence, maintenance, development and upgrade costs and provide briefs, correspondence, reports and related documentation as required.Key to this is the communication with numerous key defence stakeholders regarding current information management system operations and procedures and provide advice on maritime specific issues and implement resolution strategies. I am also executing the role of Project Support Officer for One Navy Configuration Management which will provide oversight and control of the fleet configuration baseline to a state where Navy can assure itself of Seaworthiness through:• Conducting surface fleet configuration baseline data health checks• Correcting and optimising configuration baselines through detailed configuration data remediation• Conduct Configuration Management Status Accounting• Conduct Configuration Management Verification Audits Show less

Canberra, Australia

Canberra, Australia

As the Project Engineer and Maritime Surface Team Lead within Weapons and Technical Intelligence Team I was responsible for the persoanl management and administration of a team of 5 in conjunction with my responsibilities to provide:▪ all-source analyst focusing on scientific & technical assessments of Maritime Surface Platforms and associated Combat Systems▪ Provide strategic input to Capability Development projects▪ Provide tactical threat assessments▪ Provide threat briefs… Show more As the Project Engineer and Maritime Surface Team Lead within Weapons and Technical Intelligence Team I was responsible for the persoanl management and administration of a team of 5 in conjunction with my responsibilities to provide:▪ all-source analyst focusing on scientific & technical assessments of Maritime Surface Platforms and associated Combat Systems▪ Provide strategic input to Capability Development projects▪ Provide tactical threat assessments▪ Provide threat briefs for deployable forces and maintain comprehensive libraries of complex threat systems▪ Provide threat briefs for underwater weapons systems and above water non-guided weapons systems▪ Prepare & present technical briefings & participate in planning for foreign material & technology collection in coalition working groups Show less

Canberra, Australia

As the junior Armament Engineer within the Armament Technologies Cell I was tasked with a varity of tasks including:• Provide technical advice for the safety requirements for maritime armament system use• Provide technical advice for the safety requirements for maritime Explosive Ordnance stowage and handling systems• Provide input into the Explosive Ordnance sustainment aspects of current and future Navy platforms and facilities• Provide input into Explosive Ordnance… Show more As the junior Armament Engineer within the Armament Technologies Cell I was tasked with a varity of tasks including:• Provide technical advice for the safety requirements for maritime armament system use• Provide technical advice for the safety requirements for maritime Explosive Ordnance stowage and handling systems• Provide input into the Explosive Ordnance sustainment aspects of current and future Navy platforms and facilities• Provide input into Explosive Ordnance sustainment aspects of current and future Navy weapon system / platform integration• Provide input into the policies governing the sustainment of Navy Explosive Ordnance inventory including, but not limited to, guided weapons and munitions• Contribute to the development of ADF EO logistic and sustainment strategic level policy• Assist in the management the policies governing sustainment of the Navy EO inventory including guided weapons and munitionsI was also the lead for updating of the Maritime Explosive Ordnance Safety Manual (ABR862 Vol2), and managed a complete review and update and release to fleet and shore units in my tenure. I also received a Level 4 Engineering Delegation within the Authorised Engineering Organisation. Show less

Sydney, Australia

Second-in-Charge of the Weapons Electrical Department on board HMAS Newcastle.• Front-line manager and engineering specialist required to function in a military operational environment and responsible for personal and technical management and administration• Day-to-day running of the department and the 35 personnel within it and the maintenance, defect management and risk management of all the systems they were responsible for• Responsible for the Combat, Weapon, Sensor and… Show more Second-in-Charge of the Weapons Electrical Department on board HMAS Newcastle.• Front-line manager and engineering specialist required to function in a military operational environment and responsible for personal and technical management and administration• Day-to-day running of the department and the 35 personnel within it and the maintenance, defect management and risk management of all the systems they were responsible for• Responsible for the Combat, Weapon, Sensor and Communication Systems, Defect rectification, Planned Maintenance, Configuration Management, planned maintenance availabilities and System trials• Due to the dynamic nature of a ship and its compressed program prior to operational deployment I was required to successfully complete the entire Ship Qualification Trials whilst hindered by competing priorities, weather issues and lack of external assets• Conducted and documented cumulative and aggregated risk assessments, with specific attention paid to the framework of seaworthiness in the RAN• Senior officer on board responsible for the safety of radio frequency emitters and LASERs IAW AS/NZS IEC 60825.1:2014 – Safety of LASER products• Managed munitions and applied regulatory requirements for storage, accounting and handling. This included the planning and execution of the loading/unloading of guided and non-guided ammunition for tasks derived by the Government• Applied asset management and maintenance principles across a wide range and size of systems• Managed logistics and personnel resource availability for maintenance requirements• Developed and implemented maintenance planning strategies within the ship to ensure complete and timely effectiveness of systems. Work that required risk control and administration during maintenance work or due to postponing the work was also within my remit to manage and document• Authorised and managed risk mitigation and elimination strategies during a variety of timelines and pressures Show less

Panama City Beach, Florida

▪ Prepare engineering documentation, presentations and reports on a variety of underwater engineering analysis activities▪ Assist with the design and conduct of engineering field tests▪ Conduct deep component level repair and design work on a variety of under water sensors ▪ Apply System Engineering practice to ensure complete system operation and integration is achieved throughout system lifecycle▪ Provide detailed support to a range of customers through technical analysis to… Show more ▪ Prepare engineering documentation, presentations and reports on a variety of underwater engineering analysis activities▪ Assist with the design and conduct of engineering field tests▪ Conduct deep component level repair and design work on a variety of under water sensors ▪ Apply System Engineering practice to ensure complete system operation and integration is achieved throughout system lifecycle▪ Provide detailed support to a range of customers through technical analysis to provide characteristics, failure modes, sensitivities and trends Show less

Sydney, Australia

▪ A role which saw a variety of tasks and deployments during which my goal was to achieve all the learning requirements to be an engineer on a naval vessel. ▪ Completed tasks that involved complex emergencies to drive the survivability of the vessel at sea and alongside.▪ Managed munitions and applied regulatory requirements for storage, accounting and handling. This included the planning and execution of the loading/unloading of guided and non-guided ammunition for tasks derived by the… Show more ▪ A role which saw a variety of tasks and deployments during which my goal was to achieve all the learning requirements to be an engineer on a naval vessel. ▪ Completed tasks that involved complex emergencies to drive the survivability of the vessel at sea and alongside.▪ Managed munitions and applied regulatory requirements for storage, accounting and handling. This included the planning and execution of the loading/unloading of guided and non-guided ammunition for tasks derived by the Government. ▪ Professional and personal mentor for 15 subordinates within the engineering department. ▪ Ancillary duties included role of Boarding Officer: tasked to lead a team of up to 12 personnel in the search and seizure of narcotics on the high seas in the fight against piracy. These tasks involved the ability to lead, negotiate with, and influence people under my command as well as complete strangers with unknown motives and language barriers. Show less

Australia

▪ Maintainer and operator of extremely complex electronics systems that ensured macro and micro envelope protection of RAN vessels utilising RADAR and weapons platforms integrated into a whole of ship network.▪ Managed up to 4 subordinates to keep systems online and at optimal performance throughout multiple deployments of extended time (up to 6 months) around Australia and the Middle East.▪ Selected to represent the Australian Defence Force on a 13 month long residential course in San… Show more ▪ Maintainer and operator of extremely complex electronics systems that ensured macro and micro envelope protection of RAN vessels utilising RADAR and weapons platforms integrated into a whole of ship network.▪ Managed up to 4 subordinates to keep systems online and at optimal performance throughout multiple deployments of extended time (up to 6 months) around Australia and the Middle East.▪ Selected to represent the Australian Defence Force on a 13 month long residential course in San Diego, USA. This course was for an extensive missile and gun combat system which is integral to the Adelaide Class ship that is the front line asset of the RAN. Show less

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