Senior Marine Specialist

The Senior Marine Specialist is responsible for providing subject matter expertise related to designing and delivering in-service support for ships built under the National Shipbuilding Strategy (NSS) and other customer fleets. Reporting to the Senior Manager, In-Service Support, the incumbent will work closely with Engineers, Integrated Logistics Support specialists, Supply Chain Management, Suppliers, Customers and End users. The role will mainly focus on support provided to the Royal Canadian Navy (RCN) and the Canadian Coast Guard (CCG), spanning all phases of the vessel and equipment lifecycle from concept design through development, build, transition-to-service, warranty and in-service support. The incumbent will increase the quality and pace of delivery, ensuring that all support solutions are aligned with customer requirements, regulatory standards, and broader organizational goals. Note: This position qualifies for an optional hybrid work schedule after 90 days of onsite work and onboarding. Employee will be subject to the terms of the Flexible Work Policy Agreement. What you'll do Warranty Execution Ensure accurate capture of warranty claim data to enable robust warranty trend reporting. Perform system/equipment/component‑level warranty data analysis to identify trends and feed Lessons Learned into Supply Chain, Engineering, Test & Trials, Integrated Logistic Support, and other teams. Conduct initial technical investigations on vessel warranty claims, locate and organize technical data (manuals, drawings, vendor info) to support claim resolution. Support the specifications, procurement, and tracking of materials required for warranty resolution. On occasion support and oversee execution of Warranty related corrective actions managing trades, suppliers and OEMS and obtaining customer sign-off. Support the creation and maintenance of instructional materials, ship system manuals, e-learning modules, and practical exercises in line with defence and industry standards. Review and validate training materials (i.e. lesson plans, CBT storyboards) and technical publications for technical accuracy, instructional soundness, and client compliance Author sections of ship system manuals and training material as required, including identification of safety hazards and system integration aspects. Provide subject matter expert review of supplier technical information, publications and training media. Attend Integrated Project Team (IPT) meetings with the ILS team and clients (e.g., DND, RCN, and CCG) to review technical publications and/or training materials requiring discussion, clarification, or decision-making. Interpret, apply, and advise ILS team and clients (i.e. DND, RCN, CCG) on training standards, qualification requirements, and competency frameworks for marine and combat systems. Offer guidance and subject matter expertise in naval systems to include mechanical, electrical, hull systems and naval architecture to clients and internal ILS team. Analyze the impact of engineering changes on the support solution for vessels, systems and equipment. Stay current with emerging trends, technologies, and best practices in ship and equipment support, lifecycle materiel management, and defence/shipbuilding standards. Technical Publications and Training Logistic Support Analysis Support Solution Development Develop technical solutions for competitive in-service support tenders / Requests for Proposals. Support engagement with suppliers, partners and other Seaspan companies to assess capability and establish joint approaches to support solution delivery. Identify risks and opportunities relating to support solution design and delivery, implementing mitigation strategies and improvements. Support the identification, analysis, and communication of lessons identified across all support programs. What you’ll bring 10-15+ years of experience as leader or member of a vessels Engineering team (Electrical focus preferred) with leadership e…

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