Lifecycle Material Specialist

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Reporting to the CSH Lifecycle Supervisor and the CSH Fleet Manager, the CSH Mechanical Systems Life Cycle Material Specialist (LCMS) is responsible for supporting CH149 Mechanical Systems equipment. This includes the identification of performance objectives, monitoring of maintenance materiel requirements and recommending improvements as necessary to optimize life cycle costs. 

• Provide Life Cycle Materiel Management process recommendations to increase CH149 Cormorant Fleet Operational readiness and sustainability.
• Liaise with the CH149 Materiel Department to coordinate the availability of repairable parts.
• Monitor Mechanical Systems repairables submitted into R&O process.
• Facilitate the transfer of repairables to and from CH149 MOBs.
• Coordinate rob activity between all MOBs, including HIA, for Mechanical Systems; t his includes the strict monitoring of robs, both, to and from the MOBs and HIA.
• Coordinate modification of Mechanical Systems materiel through liaison with CSH Engineering and Leonardo Helicopters to ensure that clear information and direction, sufficient modification components/kits and tooling are delivered to MOBs.
• Input, identify and prescribe reporting information on Mean Time Between Failure (MTBF) rates and other requisite technical materiel data.
• Monitor component trends and make recommendations on Asset and Spares Inventory positioning for maintenance and inspection cycles.
• Provide reports to the Cormorant Support Center, Weapons System Manager and Public Works on materiel, upgrades, modification, and component trends.
• Provide input to the development and amendment of procedures and work instructions.
• Investigate potential alternate R&O sources, as permitted by contract, to enhance component turnaround time (TAT) and cost savings. Assess and evaluate additions to the CH149 AVL (Approved Vendors List) in order to advise the Senior Maintenance Manager (SMM) or Deputy SMM.
• Raise Requests for Engineering Support (RES s) as required.
• Review and process Material Disposal Requests (MDR s) raised on Mechanical Systems.
• Action Repair Requisitions for Mechanical Systems repairables.
• Provide a technical review and grant authorization for Purchase Order amendments of R&O components.
• Other duties as assigned by the CSH Fleet Manager.

What You Will Bring:

• Diploma in Engineering Technology (CET) or above, or an equivalent combination of aircraft technical education and experience.
• Must possess extensive knowledge of rotary wing aircraft systems and components.
• Capable of providing clear and detailed written and verbal communication.
• Ability to manage projects and tasks.
• Knowledge of airworthiness regulations, standards and military modification processes desirable.
• Must be proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Suite of programs including but not limited to MS Word and Excel. 8 + years experience in an aircraft engineering and maintenance environment with directly related experience in aircraft mechanical, structural and/or avionic systems with increasing levels of responsibility over the previous 4 years.
• CH149 Cormorant experience will be considered an asset.
• Demonstrate a personal commitment to IMP Occupational Health, Safety and Environment policies.
• Continually focusing on your individual safety and the safety of others who may be affected by your work and to fully comply with all Federal Health and Safety Legislation.
• Participate in Continuous Improvement, Lean & 6S activities in your area.
• Must be eligible to meet requirements for Canadian Controlled Goods Program (CGP), U.S. International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and Canadian government security clearances.

What We Will Do For You:

• All of IMP's benefits become effective on your first day of work, regardless of your position.
• We offer a comprehensive Benefits Package, including RSP Program, Tuition Reimbursement Program, Long Service Awards, Volunteer Grant Program, Scholarship Program, and more!

IMP is committed to Employment Equity and our goal is to be a diverse workforce that is representative at all job levels. We welcome applicants from Aboriginal People, Visible Minority Groups, Persons with Disabilities and Women in occupations or positions where they are under-represented. If you are a member of one of these equity groups, you are encouraged to self identify on either your cover letter or resume.