Reliability Technician at Irving Shipbuilding

Job Description

Are you passionate about driving equipment performance, optimizing maintenance strategies, and leading impactful technical projects? Join our team as a Reliability Technician and play a key role in ensuring our operations run smoothly, safely, and efficiently.

The Facilities Reliability Technician operates across all three sites as primary support for inspecting, servicing, cleaning, troubleshooting, and performing preventive\corrective maintenance tasks on equipment. Technicians use problem solving skills working with industrial equipment and technologies. Goal is to keep the equipment maintained and operational to ensure the safety of the employees, the quality of the product, and the efficiency of equipment and systems.

Responsibilities

• Leads the implementation and execution of preventative, predictive, and reactive maintenance for equipment and systems within area of responsibility. Provide reporting to management of daily progress and issues
• Ensures safe operation of equipment and systems including all components. Problem solving through observation of electrical/mechanical devices in operation and removal of defective parts. Adjusts functional parts of devices and control instruments
• Parts Management - Assist in anticipating needed equipment, parts, and supplies. Conserves maintenance resources by using equipment and supplies as needed to accomplish job
• Continuous Improvement and Regulatory Compliance - Identify opportunities for improved safety, efficiency, cost saving or regulatory gaps and develop strategies to support.
• Reporting & Documentation- Prepares Regular Monitor and analysis reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends
  
  

Qualifications

• Certified/Qualification to repair equipment and systems within area of responsibility. Certified/Qualification can be via recognized institute and or Certification of training from Manufacturer via Employer .
• Applicable Trade - Millwright, Electrician, HVAC; Certified electrical Technician or technologist.
• 3-5 years' experience of hands-on experience in a heavy industrial environment.
• Knowledge of set-up techniques for equipment and systems within area of responsibility; reliability of equipment
• Experience in analyzing equipment and systems to calibrate, service, trouble shoot and install.
• Comprehending mechanical/electrical schematics, blueprints, and/or operation manuals
• Experience in analyzing equipment and systems to calibrate, service, trouble shoot and install.
• Proficient in computers including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel) and Outlook
• Demonstrated ability to apply knowledge of mechanical, electrical and gas schematics, blueprints, and/or operation manuals as required for area of responsibility
  
  

Due to the nature of work Irving Shipbuilding does, all successful applicants must meet requirements for the Canadian Controlled Goods Program (CGP), Canadian Government Security clearance, and U.S. International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR).

About Us

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.

About The Team

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.