Job Title: Field Service Engineer, Nav Comm
On-site/ Remote/ Hybrid: Field Service
Location: Montreal or Quebec City, Quebec OR St. Catharines, Ontario OR Cleveland, Ohio
Job Type: Permanent
Salary: $35-$40/hr CAD

The Field Service Engineer, Nav Comm is a senior technical resource for navigation and communication systems on commercial and government vessels. You will install, commission, troubleshoot and certify bridge and radio equipment from the major OEMs, handle the more complex jobs that need engineer level diagnosis, and raise the standard of the technicians around you.

Responsibilities:

Install, commission, repair and maintain navigation and communication equipment, including radars, gyrocompasses, autopilots, ECDIS, VDR, GMDSS radio and satellite connectivity systems.
Lead complex retrofits and upgrades, including bridge refits, from planning through sea trials and handover.
Perform VDR annual performance tests (APT) and GMDSS radio surveys.
Diagnose faults at component and network level, using electronic test instruments, schematics and OEM manuals, and support colleagues remotely when needed.
Install and configure satellite connectivity equipment and onboard networks, including vessel network and antenna work.
Load and update manufacturer software, back up computers and retrieve data.
Complete the company service report for every job, with all parts and materials listed and open follow ups identified.
Mentor field service technicians and support the Technical Manager on quality and training.

Requirements:

Diploma or degree in electronics, electrical or telecommunications engineering, or equivalent Canadian Coast Guard, Navy or commercial marine technical training.
At least 5 years of experience as a maritime field service technician or engineer on navigation and communication equipment.
Knowledge of marine navigation equipment, with factory training on one or more of JRC, Furuno, Sperry Marine, Anschütz, Danelec or Tokyo Keiki, and NACOS or Wärtsilä systems as an asset.
Strong electronics theory, AC and DC electrical basics, and computer networking (Ethernet, serial communications).
Skilled with a digital voltmeter, oscilloscope and other test equipment.
Fluent English. Working knowledge of French is an asset.
Ability to obtain Canadian Reliability status and a US crewmember (C1/D) visa.
Valid passport and driver's license, and authorization to work in Canada.
Dependable, willing to travel to job sites and training courses, and to work a flexible schedule including overtime.
Physically fit: able to lift to 50 lbs, climb ladders and masts, and work at heights in all weather.