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Trials Engineer - NETE [CCS25-31]
Weir Canada, Inc.
Halifax NS, Canada
Permanent Full-time, Onsite work
Purpose 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’s facilities in Halifax, supporting them with Independent Verification and Validation (IV&V) of Marine and Combat Systems Equipment, Documentation, Test and Evaluation activities for ships and submarines. The candidate should be capable of managing extensive technical documentation and engineering workflows, while showing a strong interest in developing their knowledge of Department of National Defence system engineering practices.
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’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’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.
Learn more about us:
http://www.global.weir/services/marine-engineering/
Key Responsibilities:
- Engineering Support: Assisting a senior engineer with the development, testing, and analysis of material-related issues in ship and submarine equipment, while also attending meetings and documenting decisions and reports as needed;
- Verification and Validation (V&V): Conduct V&V of Marine and Combat Systems specifications, equipment installations, commissioning activities, evaluations, and testing procedures;
- Testing: Perform testing and evaluation in accordance with approved test plans and documents aboard ships and submarines, and at field and lab sites;
- Technical Review: Contribute to review, update and validation of maintenance and engineering policies/documents of naval systems; Manage technical documents using SharePoint applications for various subsites for Ship and Submarine Class documentation; and
- Safety First: Demonstrate 100% commitment to our zero harm behaviors in support of our drive towards developing a world class safety culture.
Job Knowledge/Education and Qualifications:
- Mandatory: Must obtain a Government of Canada security clearance, which necessitates Canadian citizenship and a minimum of 10 years of continuous residence in Canada.
- Mandatory: Bachelor degree in Engineering (or equivalent), with eligibility to register as an EIT and work towards P. Eng. certification.
- Mandatory: Very good organizational skills with attention to details and quality, ability to coordinate multiple tasks simultaneously.
- Desirable: Experience with naval engineering or the defense industry and a solid grasp of basic systems engineering principles relevant to marine environments.
- Desirable: Proficient in developing precise technical documentation and diagrams, applying design principles effectively, and refining naval equipment processes through constructive feedback.
- Desirable: Proficient in English communication across all formats and levels, with the ability to draft clear reports, technical documents, and procedural manuals for diverse audiences.
Company Background:
Founded in 1871, Weir is a world leading engineering business with a purpose to make mining operations smarter, more efficient and sustainable. Thanks to Weir’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.
Since 1953, Weir Canada, Inc. has operated and managed the Naval Engineering Test Establishment (NETE), a Department of National Defence (DND) facility located in Montreal with operations in Halifax, Victoria and Ottawa/Gatineau. Over 400 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.
Weir offers a diverse and inclusive workplace with flexible schedule and comprehensive benefits package. A combination of office and test facility environments, with possibility to work from home.
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.
About Weir Group
Weir Minerals provides the mining industry with engineered processing solutions. Are you experiencing issues on your site? Working with customers worldwide, we use our technical expertise and extensive footprint to help solve problems and optimise your entire process. From reducing downtime to boosting throughput and increasing plant capacity, we can provide a customised, fully integrated solution.
Whether you need slurry transportation equipment or a mine dewatering system, we've got you covered. We can supply classification and separation as well as crushing and grinding equipment for efficient processing. Protect your valuable assets with our durable wear lining materials, and at the end of your process we can provide a sustainable tailings and pipeline solution.
Top Benefits
About the role
Trials Engineer - NETE [CCS25-31]
Weir Canada, Inc.
Halifax NS, Canada
Permanent Full-time, Onsite work
Purpose 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’s facilities in Halifax, supporting them with Independent Verification and Validation (IV&V) of Marine and Combat Systems Equipment, Documentation, Test and Evaluation activities for ships and submarines. The candidate should be capable of managing extensive technical documentation and engineering workflows, while showing a strong interest in developing their knowledge of Department of National Defence system engineering practices.
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’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’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.
Learn more about us:
http://www.global.weir/services/marine-engineering/
Key Responsibilities:
- Engineering Support: Assisting a senior engineer with the development, testing, and analysis of material-related issues in ship and submarine equipment, while also attending meetings and documenting decisions and reports as needed;
- Verification and Validation (V&V): Conduct V&V of Marine and Combat Systems specifications, equipment installations, commissioning activities, evaluations, and testing procedures;
- Testing: Perform testing and evaluation in accordance with approved test plans and documents aboard ships and submarines, and at field and lab sites;
- Technical Review: Contribute to review, update and validation of maintenance and engineering policies/documents of naval systems; Manage technical documents using SharePoint applications for various subsites for Ship and Submarine Class documentation; and
- Safety First: Demonstrate 100% commitment to our zero harm behaviors in support of our drive towards developing a world class safety culture.
Job Knowledge/Education and Qualifications:
- Mandatory: Must obtain a Government of Canada security clearance, which necessitates Canadian citizenship and a minimum of 10 years of continuous residence in Canada.
- Mandatory: Bachelor degree in Engineering (or equivalent), with eligibility to register as an EIT and work towards P. Eng. certification.
- Mandatory: Very good organizational skills with attention to details and quality, ability to coordinate multiple tasks simultaneously.
- Desirable: Experience with naval engineering or the defense industry and a solid grasp of basic systems engineering principles relevant to marine environments.
- Desirable: Proficient in developing precise technical documentation and diagrams, applying design principles effectively, and refining naval equipment processes through constructive feedback.
- Desirable: Proficient in English communication across all formats and levels, with the ability to draft clear reports, technical documents, and procedural manuals for diverse audiences.
Company Background:
Founded in 1871, Weir is a world leading engineering business with a purpose to make mining operations smarter, more efficient and sustainable. Thanks to Weir’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.
Since 1953, Weir Canada, Inc. has operated and managed the Naval Engineering Test Establishment (NETE), a Department of National Defence (DND) facility located in Montreal with operations in Halifax, Victoria and Ottawa/Gatineau. Over 400 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.
Weir offers a diverse and inclusive workplace with flexible schedule and comprehensive benefits package. A combination of office and test facility environments, with possibility to work from home.
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.
About Weir Group
Weir Minerals provides the mining industry with engineered processing solutions. Are you experiencing issues on your site? Working with customers worldwide, we use our technical expertise and extensive footprint to help solve problems and optimise your entire process. From reducing downtime to boosting throughput and increasing plant capacity, we can provide a customised, fully integrated solution.
Whether you need slurry transportation equipment or a mine dewatering system, we've got you covered. We can supply classification and separation as well as crushing and grinding equipment for efficient processing. Protect your valuable assets with our durable wear lining materials, and at the end of your process we can provide a sustainable tailings and pipeline solution.