Observatory Principal Engineer

Job title:

Observatory Principal Engineer

Company

University of Victoria

Job description

attacks. In order to do so, you must have JavaScript enabled in your web browser otherwise this site will fail to work correctly for you. See details of your web browser for how to enable JavaScript.Attention Safari users: This site requires cookies to function. Please click to accept the cookie. Cookies will be used strictly for the functioning of the site.Toggle navigationJob DetailsObservatory Principal Engineer – (990357)Share this job as a link in your status update to LinkedIn.Organizational UnitUniversity of Victoria -> VP Research -> Ocean Networks CanadaLocationUniversity of Victoria – Victoria, BC V8W 2Y2 CA (Primary)Posting Close Date3 December 2024Please note that positions will close at 4 p.m. on the closing date.FTE1.0Salary Grade$106,897.00 – $153,666.00Additional Posting InformationPlease note that while the university encourages and accepts external applications, a strong pool of internal candidates has been identified for this opportunity.Salary posted will be pro-rated based on FTE and achieved as per the collective agreement, if applicable.ClassificationME11Employee Group:Management Excluded – Continuing# of Hires Needed1CategoryEngineeringAbout this OpportunityThe University of Victoria is one of Victoria’s largest employers and one of Canada’s best diversity employers. Together we are more than 5,000 dedicated faculty, librarians and staff supporting the University of Victoria’s diverse academic programs, world-class research and commitment to civic engagement.An employee in this classification is excluded from the bargaining unit as defined in the Labour Relations Code.*This position is eligible for a Hybrid Work Arrangement*The salary range for this position is:

• Recruitment range: $106,897 – $133,623 maximum starting salary is determined through knowledge, experience and internal equity.
• Performance range: starting salary to max of $153,666 is available through annual performance increases.

Job SummaryReporting to the Director of Observatory Physical Operations, the Observatory Principal Engineer operates within Observatory Physical Operations and provides leadership in expanding and maintaining ONC’s complex subsea observatories. The Observatory Principal Engineer also oversees the engineering design and documentation process as it relates to regulated work, and acts as the Responsible Registrant for ONC (add EGBC). The Observatory Principal Engineer will lead and plan at-sea expeditions for major infrastructure changes and experiment deployments, a multi-departmental effort that requires a strong background in engineering and project management.Job RequirementsEducation
The successful candidate will have a minimum of a bachelor’s degree in engineering; however, a master’s is preferred.Required Experience

• 10 years of engineering experience
• 5 years of marine operations experience.
• 5 years of direct or indirect supervisory experience.
• 5 years of project management.
• Must be qualified to register as a Professional Engineer in the Province of BC
• Large marine deployment experience.
• Experience in the use of ships in construction and/or maintenance projects.
• Experience negotiating and managing a variety of types and sizes of construction and/or maintenance contracts.

Condition of employment

• The ability to obtain a Government of Canada Secret Level II security clearance is a requirement of the position.
• Must meet the physical demands of the job, which include the requirement to work on vessels operating in coastal and offshore waters.

Assets

• 1-2 years working in a university research environment.
• Specialization in ocean technology.
• Experience with construction and/or maintenance projects with a significant equipment development component; management and facilitation of multiple design groups of technical experts.
• An equivalent combination of education, experience, and training may be considered.

Key job-specific competencies

• Strong team leadership, supervisory experience, and an aptitude to operate as an effective tactical as well as a strategic thinker.
• Excellent interpersonal skills including the ability to work with confidential and/or sensitive issues with strong conflict management skills.
• Excellent organizational, analytical, and creative problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage and prioritize projects/work to meet deadlines.
• Ability to adapt to changing circumstances, consider various courses of action, understand implications of alternatives, and undertake or recommend next steps.
• Ability to communicate effectively with co-workers, scientists, technologists, customers, contractors, and the public, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to serve as spokesperson, facilitator or participant in meetings and presentations to management, organizations, and stakeholders to explain technical design features, engineering project priorities or modifications engineering projects or proposals.

Working Conditions

• Leads expeditions on vessels operating in coastal and offshore waters where there is significant risk due to shipboard operations, physical and environmental conditions.
• At-sea operations typically occur up to a four-week duration, for a cumulative total of 40 days/year, and may take place in conditions where there is a significant risk due to shipboard operations and inclement weather e.g. motion sickness.
• At-sea operations are 24/7 and require the Observatory Principal Engineer to be on call to respond to urgent matters.
• Work involves walking, talking, hearing, using hands to handle, feel or operate objects, tools, controls, or mobile equipment such as forklifts and cranes and reach with hands and arms. Vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• The physical demands include (but are not limited) to the requirement to push, pull, lift, and/or carry up to 40 pounds.
• Due to the many deadlines that the Observatory Principal Engineer must accommodate in their work, both the at-sea work and necessary high level of quality assurance required for this position can be a source of significant mental stress, particularly in the lead-up to the expeditions.

Territory Acknowledgement: We acknowledge and respect the Lək̓ʷəŋən (Songhees and Esquimalt) Peoples on whose territory the university stands, and the Lək̓ʷəŋən and WSÁNEĆ Peoples whose historical relationships with the land continue to this day.Equity and Diversity Statement: UVic is committed to upholding the values of equity, diversity, and inclusion in our living, learning and work environments. In pursuit of our values, we seek members who will work respectfully and constructively with differences and across levels of power. We actively encourage applications from members ofRead our full equity statement here:Accessibility Statement: If you anticipate needing accommodations for any part of the application and hiring process contact:

Expected salary

$106897 – 153666 per year

Location

Sedgewick, AB

Job date

Fri, 29 Nov 2024 06:17:00 GMT

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