JOB DESCRIPTION
The Maintenance Quality Specialist is a detail-oriented person responsible for monitoring and improving the maintenance control program for ISI. The primary goal of this role is to ensure services and processes meet the organizational quality standards.
This staff position is based at the Halifax Shipyard and reports to the Manager, Maintenance. This position supports the vision, initiatives, and strategy of Irving Shipbuilding. The successful candidate will work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders supporting the objectives of our team. The scope includes the Shipyard, Marine Fabricators, Woodside, and Bluenose sites.
RESPONSIBILITIES

• Audit Compliance
  • Oversee the execution of auditing and compliance of registered processes and best practices including:
  • Lock-out/tag-out, daily planning sessions, toolbox talks, start safe and fire system impairment reporting.
  • Completion of department personnel daily tasks.
  • Regulatory certificate and license renewals are current.
  • Review, investigate, and develop revised plans and process improvements as needed.
• Continuous Improvement
  • Participate in planned reliability improvement initiatives.
  • Ensure the new reliability initiatives are documented, explained, and fully rolled out.
  • Identify internal and external process gaps, and lead initiatives to close the gaps.
  • Educate maintenance staff on quality practices and how to best implement maintenance processes.
  • Liaise with Quality to recognize and offer solutions which will reduce cost and downtime and increase efficiency and productivity.
• Safety Compliance
  • Develop and maintain dashboard for all maintenance related safety KPI's.
  • Follow-up on safety concerns and hold both staff and employees accountable for HSE Work Instructions within Facilities / Maintenance scope.
• Daily Operations Management
  • Continually Manage (weekly update, annual update, format update) and action departmental KPI dashboard as needed.
  • Analyze, audit, and evaluate different metrics for quality assurance within facilities and maintenance scope and follow-up with parties accountable for actions and deliverables.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Knowledge - education, certificates, licenses, registration, and knowledge required
  • Post secondary diploma or degree in either Engineering, Engineering Technology, Skilled Trades, or equivalent.
  • Strong proficiency with basic office computer software, e.g., word processing, email, excel, and spreadsheets.
  • 3 to 5 years maintenance experience.
• Technical Skills - required skills to apply knowledge
  • Preference given to a candidate who has maintenance experience.
  • Must have the ability to work effectively with Computerized Maintenance Management System. Proficiency with J D Edwards E1 would be an advantage.
  • Preferably the candidate has troubleshooting skills.
• Social Process Skills - required skills for effective working relationships
  • Has an in-depth understanding of customer needs and uses it to consistently meet customer expectations.
  • It is necessary that the candidate has well developed and demonstrated communication skills.
  • Implements change initiatives and effectively influence others to drive commitment.
  • Consistently provides relevant information and expertise that adds value to the work of others.

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.