Electrical and Control Senior Specialist

Lloyd’s Register

Location: Toronto, Canada

What we’re looking for

We are looking for a Technical Support Office (TSO) colleague to provide a world-wide, plan approval service to shipbuilders, ship owners and manufacturers. The purpose of this role is to appraisal marine electrical and control design aspects in accordance with the applicable international standards and class rule sets, using procedures, experience and knowledge appropriate for the design appraisal of plans for the above-mentioned aspects including new building/conversion/existing vessels, and to provide technical support to designers and operators of ships and other marine platforms.

The chosen candidate will be based at the LR Toronto Office in Ontario, Canada, must be a Canadian citizen, and should be willing to work on government military contracts.

What we offer you 

• The opportunity to work for an organization that has a clear sense of purpose, is rooted in values and helps colleagues to develop professionally and personally through our range of people development programmes.
• Full-time permanent position,

The role

• Working as a member of the Global Electrical & Control Discipline team carrying out design appraisal and consultancy against a range of Class Rules and Statutory Codes. You will be principally working with marine electrical/automation/electronic aspects for existing or new construction merchant and military ships but there will be opportunities to be involved with other ship types and offshore projects in line with business needs.
• Conducting approval of electrical and control equipment and components against various Statutory Codes and Class Rules. Carrying out Type Approval activity for electrical and control equipment.
• To build and maintain a good relationship with our clients and internal stakeholders.
• Providing specialist technical advice to internal and external clients globally at a senior level, which will include designers, shipyards and other LR surveyors and specialists.
• Contributing to Rule Development Projects and Proposals if required to ensure our Rules remain up to date and in line with the latest industry innovations.
• Contribute to the bid and win processes for new projects by accurately estimating time requirements and developing scopes of work.
• Produce the required deliverables within the agreed broad parameters in a defined format and review other employees’ work where requested.
• Focused on ensuring client satisfaction and generating new opportunities with our clients.
• Conduct activities in line with internal procedures, accreditation schemes, legislation, and industry standards.
• The above job description does not preclude the assignment of other duties by the Global Electrical & Control Discipline Manager or the Line Manager.

What you bring

• The candidate should have a degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronic/Telecommunication Engineering, Marine Engineering or equivalent from a tertiary organisation recognised by Lloyd’s Register.
• Relevant experience working with electrical and control designs and the application of Class Rules to the design and construction of ships. Candidates with limited experience can also be considered. However, at a lower position.
• Membership of an appropriate professional institution.
• Chartered or Incorporated Engineer status.
• The ability to work both on your own and collaboratively, organize tasks effectively, meet LR and client deadlines, and perform well in demanding situations.
• Proficiency in the English Language (written and oral) commensurate with the work and an ability to write detailed technical reports and design appraisal documents.

Nice to have

• Experience in application of Class Rules to offshore or large naval auxiliaries
• An understanding of the responsibilities of a Classification Society, and the interface between Class Rules and Statutory Regulations.

You are someone who

• Is keen to take accountability and ownership for delivering customer needs
• Can manage themselves and set task priorities to work toward goals
• Is effective at solving problems, trouble-shooting and making timely decisions
• Adjusts effectively to shifting priorities and steps forward with initiative
• Communicates in a structured way and has ability to present technical ideas in user-friendly language
• Displays a team spirit, particularly in a multicultural environment
• Responds positively to learning opportunities and is comfortable stepping out of own comfort zone

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