Reliability Specialist in Fredericton

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Thales has a vacancy for an AJISS Reliability Specialist who will focus on in-service support for the AJISS system and configuration management of xFRACAS software and other reliability software as required. The ideal candidate will ensure high system availability and reliability through effective failure reporting, analysis, and corrective actions tracking to support continuous improvement initiatives.

Key Areas of Responsibility

• Provide comprehensive in-service support for the AJISS (Arctic and Offshore Patrol Ship and Joint Support Ship In-Service Support) with an emphasis on reliability, availability, and maintainability.
• Configure, maintain, and optimize xFRACAS software to support failure reporting, analysis, and corrective action processes.
• Analyze reliability data and failure reports to identify trends, root causes, and opportunities for system improvement using ReliaSoft RAM software, or equivalent.
• Collaborate with engineering, service delivery, and quality teams to implement corrective and preventive actions based on FRACAS insights.
• Develop and maintain documentation, including procedures, reports, and reliability metrics related to AJISS and xFRACAS.
• Support equipment health monitoring and reliability assessments throughout the asset lifecycle.
• Train and support end-users on xFRACAS software usage and best practices.
• Participate in reliability reviews and contribute to continuous improvement programs.
• Ensure compliance with relevant industry standards, company policies, and customer requirements regarding reliability and in-service support.
• Provide technical support and troubleshooting assistance for both AJISS hardware/software and xFRACAS configuration issues.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor of Engineering Degree or Diploma in Mechanical, Electrical, Electronic, Naval Architecture or other relevant field of study.
• 5 years experience in a marine or related environment.
• 5 years experience developing or executing a FRACAS program involving various reliability techniques.

Preferred Qualifications

• Post graduate or technical qualifications and experience in Reliability Centered Maintenance (RCM), Corrective Maintenance (CM), Preventive Maintenance (PM).
• Previous experience working with a defence contract.
• Project Management.
• Ability to communicate in French.

Special Position Requirements

• Schedule: 40 hours per week.
• Physical Environment: Hybrid position – which a mix of working from home and onsite (in office, at customer site or onboard ships alongside in harbour).
• Travel: Occasional domestic or international travel may be required in support of the ships.

What We Offer

• Company paid Extended Health, Dental, HSA, Life, AD&D, Short-term Disability, Cancer Care Program, travel insurance, Employee Assistance Plan and Well-Being program.
• Retirement Savings Plans (RRSP, DCPP, TFSA) with a company contribution and a match to a DCPP, with no vesting period.
• Company paid holidays, vacation days, and paid sick leave.
• Voluntary Life, AD&D, Critical Illness, Long-Term Disability.
• Employee Discounts on home, auto, and gym membership.

Thales is an equal opportunity employer which values diversity and inclusivity in the workplace. Thales is committed to providing accommodations in all parts of the interview process. Applicants selected for an interview who require accommodation are asked to advise accordingly upon the invitation for an interview. We will work with you to meet your needs. All accommodation information provided will be treated as confidential and used only for the purpose of providing an accessible candidate experience.