Electrical and Control Senior Specialist

Job ID:41936
Location:Toronto : Suite 402 : 5575 North 
Position Category:Design Appraisal
Position Type:Employee Regular

Electrical and Control Senior Specialist

Lloyd’s Register

Location: Toronto, Canada

What we’re looking for

We are looking for a Technical Support Office (TSO) colleague to provide a world-wide, plan approval service to shipbuilders, ship owners and manufacturers. The purpose of this role is to appraisal marine electrical and control design aspects in accordance with the applicable international standards and class rule sets, using procedures, experience and knowledge appropriate for the design appraisal of plans for the above-mentioned aspects including new building/conversion/existing vessels, and to provide technical support to designers and operators of ships and other marine platforms.

The chosen candidate will be based at the LR Toronto Office in Ontario, Canada, must be a Canadian citizen, and should be willing to work on government military contracts.

What we offer you 

• The opportunity to work for an organization that has a clear sense of purpose, is rooted in values and helps colleagues to develop professionally and personally through our range of people development programmes.


• Full-time permanent position,

The role

• Working as a member of the Global Electrical & Control Discipline team carrying out design appraisal and consultancy against a range of Class Rules and Statutory Codes. You will be principally working with marine electrical/automation/electronic aspects for existing or new construction merchant and military ships but there will be opportunities to be involved with other ship types and offshore projects in line with business needs.


• Conducting approval of electrical and control equipment and components against various Statutory Codes and Class Rules. Carrying out Type Approval activity for electrical and control equipment.


• To build and maintain a good relationship with our clients and internal stakeholders.


• Providing specialist technical advice to internal and external clients globally at a senior level, which will include designers, shipyards and other LR surveyors and specialists.


• Contributing to Rule Development Projects and Proposals if required to ensure our Rules remain up to date and in line with the latest industry innovations.


• Contribute to the bid and win processes for new projects by accurately estimating time requirements and developing scopes of work.


• Produce the required deliverables within the agreed broad parameters in a defined format and review other employees’ work where requested.


• Focused on ensuring client satisfaction and generating new opportunities with our clients.


• Conduct activities in line with internal procedures, accreditation schemes, legislation, and industry standards.


• The above job description does not preclude the assignment of other duties by the Global Electrical & Control Discipline Manager or the Line Manager.

What you bring

• The candidate should have a degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronic/Telecommunication Engineering, Marine Engineering or equivalent from a tertiary organisation recognised by Lloyd’s Register.


• Relevant experience working with electrical and control designs and the application of Class Rules to the design and construction of ships. Candidates with limited experience can also be considered. However, at a lower position.


• Membership of an appropriate professional institution.


• Chartered or Incorporated Engineer status.


• The ability to work both on your own and collaboratively, organize tasks effectively, meet LR and client deadlines, and perform well in demanding situations.


• Proficiency in the English Language (written and oral) commensurate with the work and an ability to write detailed technical reports and design appraisal documents.

Nice to have

• Experience in application of Class Rules to offshore or large naval auxiliaries


• An understanding of the responsibilities of a Classification Society, and the interface between Class Rules and Statutory Regulations.

You are someone who

• Is keen to take accountability and ownership for delivering customer needs


• Can manage themselves and set task priorities to work toward goals


• Is effective at solving problems, trouble-shooting and making timely decisions


• Adjusts effectively to shifting priorities and steps forward with initiative


• Communicates in a structured way and has ability to present technical ideas in user-friendly language


• Displays a team spirit, particularly in a multicultural environment


• Responds positively to learning opportunities and is comfortable stepping out of own comfort zone

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About us 

We are a leading international technical professional service provider and a leader in classification, compliance, and consultancy services to the marine and offshore industry, a trusted advisor to our customers helping to design, construct and operate their assets to the highest levels of safety and performance. We are shaping the industry’s future through the development of novel and innovative technology for the next generation of assets, while continuing to deliver solutions for our customers every day.

Be a part of 

Lloyd’s Register is wholly owned by the Lloyd’s Register Foundation, a politically and financially independent global charity that aims to engineer a safer world through promoting safety and education. For a thriving ocean economy, Lloyd’s Register colleagues and Lloyd’s Register Foundation work together to fund research, foster industry collaboration and develop action-oriented solutions to make the world a safer place. 

Want to apply. 

Here at Lloyd’s Register, we care, we share and we do the right thing in every situation. It’s ingrained in our culture and everything we do. We are committed, and continually strive, to lead with our values that empower and enable an inclusive environment conducive to your growth, development and engagement. It doesn’t matter who you are, what you have experienced, how you identify, how old you are, where you are from, what your beliefs are or how your brain or body works – the diversity of our colleagues is fundamental to our futures and the changes we can make together. Our inclusive culture allows us to connect together authentically and to be courageous and bold. We don’t just talk about our differences, we celebrate them! 

We are committed to making all stages of our recruitment process accessible to all candidates. Please let us know if you need any assistance or reasonable adjustments throughout your application and we will do everything we possibly can to support you. 

 If you don't tick every box in these ads, please don't rule yourself out. We focus on hiring people who share our goal of working together for a safer, sustainable, thriving ocean economy. 

We care, we share, we do the right thing.

If you have further questions about this role, please contact us at [email protected] and we will respond to you as soon as possible.

Diversity and Inclusion at Lloyd's Register:

Together we are one Lloyd’s Register, committed to developing an inclusive and safe workplace that embraces and celebrates diversity. We strive to ensure that all applicants to LR experience equality of opportunity and fair treatment, because we believe it is the right thing to do. We hope you do too.

   As a Disability Confident Committed Employer, we have committed to:

• ensure our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible.


• communicating and promoting vacancies offering an interview to disabled people who meet the minimum criteria for the job.


• anticipating and providing reasonable adjustments as required


• supporting any existing employee who acquires a disability or long-term health condition, enabling them to stay in work.


• at least one activity that will make a difference for disabled people.

Find out more about Disability Confident at: www.gov.uk/disability-confident

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