Asset Management Specialist - Asset Management Specialist - Mechanical

Requisition ID: 2632

Why Choose IMP Aerospace & Defence:
IMP Aerospace & Defence is not only one of the leading companies in the Aerospace field, but we are also one of the most engaging and equality advocating companies to work for. We believe that regardless of where you work at IMP Aerospace & Defence, you are a part of our ever-growing team. IMP is able to achieve success through this teamwork mindset. That is why at IMP, you are not defined by your role.

Position Overview:

Responsible to the IMP CP140 OWSS Deputy Program Manager for the provision of asset management tasks on CP140 Aurora Electrical Systems, including the provision of technical information and analysis, monitoring performance and maintenance requirements and recommending improvements to optimize life-cycle costs. The Asset Management Specialist (AMS), will liaise with personnel throughout IMP, with the Weapon System Management (WSM) staff in Ottawa, and the CP140 operational units in Greenwood and Comox. The AMS will coordinate the provision of technical information and analysis, monitor performance and maintenance requirements and provide business case analysis to recommend improvements that will result in optimized life-cycle costs and/or reduced operational impact.

What You Will Do:

• Respond to and/or monitor inquiries from the CP140 units, WSM staff and IMP personnel for assigned equipment, providing assistance where the direction is already promulgated (CFTOs) or redirection of the request to the appropriate department within IMP as required;
• Monitor the Information Exchange Site (IES) for requests for assistance (SRQ) and review and track the provision of a response to the originator ensuring that the response provided achieves the requirements of the originator, within the required timeline;
• Monitor High Priority Requirement (HPR) listings, advise IMP Materiel regarding factors that influence HPR requests and research possible methods to eliminate repeat HPR requests for the same item;
• Monitor parts holdings for all assigned consumables in light of demands and recommend to IMP LSA, Engineering and Material areas for study and adjustments to minimum/maximum levels;
• Monitor parts holdings for all assigned repairables in light of demands and recommend adjustments to minimum/ maximum levels as well as throughput rates for parts in R&O, adjustments to items being held in repairable reserve or for Priority Repair Requests (PRR) with a view to reducing the requirement for expensive repair programs;
• Liaise with both Materiel and LSA to monitor changes to consumption rates, mean time between failure (MTBF) rates ( bad actors ), increases in repair turn around times and obsolescence issues and provide recommendations to IMP ILS, Engineering and Materiel for technical investigations, alternate parts provisioning, lifetime buys and additional R&O sources;
• Assist with the collection of performance metric information related to Materiel Support (PAV Part Conformance and Materiel Satisfaction Rate) and Maintenance (Aircraft Discrepancy Rate).
• Maintain records and track all issues, tasks, activities and projects using the appropriate medium i.e. databases, electronic files and paper files as required to maintain oversight on assigned equipment and systems;
• Make periodic visits to the CP140 WSM organization in Ottawa and the CP140 units (14 Wing, Greenwood and 407 Sqn, Comox);

What You Will Bring:

• Post-secondary education or formal training with significant aircraft maintenance experience, preferably in a leadership role, with demonstrated ability in aircraft fleet maintenance management, project management, business management and/or logistics management;
• 5-10 years of aerospace technical experience with broad aircraft systems exposure, ideally with the P-3/CP-140.
• Strong knowledge of the operation and maintenance of assigned CP140 (or similar) equipment and systems.
• Working knowledge of the CF Supply System (or equivalent) would be an asset. Sound technical writing skills, including the ability to read and interpret technical information.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and partner effectively with internal organizations to achieve desired business results Highly developed analytical, problem solving, negotiation, organizational, communication, and leadership skills Strong working knowledge of MS Office tools is required.
• A working knowledge of CFSS, DWAN or Enterprise Systems (JDE) would be an asset
• Incumbents must be able to pass and maintain Public Works Government Services Canada (PWGSC) and Transport Canada security clearances

What We Will Do For You:

• All IMP's benefits become effective on your first day of work, regardless of your position.
• Employees are entitled to 3 paid personal days and 12 statutory holidays per year.
• We offer a comprehensive Benefits Package, including RRSP 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 Indigenous 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.