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Intermediate Network Engineer/Specialist, Shipboard Networking Team

Weir Marine Engineering, LaSalle location

Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

Developing detailed and methodical test plans and scenarios;
Conducting tests and technical evaluations of IT and networking equipment in a lab environment, both for new systems and for changes to existing systems;
Coordination of the deployment of tested/approved configurations on client production networks;
Management, auditing and review of hardware/software baselines and configurations;
Investigation and assessment of technical impacts of proposed changes to complex networks;
Review of technical documentation and preparation of comments;
Preparation of technical documentation, including test reports, investigation reports and configuration/installation procedures; and
Technical support to clients and other team members in areas such as switching/routing, LAN and WAN connectivity, quality of service, DNS, IP telephony, web caching, etc.

Core qualifications include, but are not limited to:

Expertise and experience (3+ years) with routing topologies and protocols, namely OSPF, EIGRP, BGP and MLPPP, in complex (mainly Cisco) environments;
Expertise and experience (3+ years) with Cisco IOS in both routers and switches;
Expertise and experience (3+ years) with Layer 2 switching, including expertise in VLANs;
Expertise and experience (5+ years) with TCP/IP and related technologies (e.g. DNS, DHCP, SNMP, SMTP, HTTP, FTP, etc.);
Familiar with Windows 2000 Professional/Windows XP, Windows 2000/2003 Server/Active Directory, Exchange 2000/2003;
Strong trouble-shooting and fault-finding skills;
Excellent English written and oral communication abilities, with previous experience in preparing technical documentation (configuration guides, test reports, investigation reports);
Excellent interpersonal skills – able to work independently as well as with a dispersed team; and
Customer-focused, proactive and responsive – with excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, time management and multitasking abilities.

Educational Requirements (minimum):

University degree in Computer Science or Engineering and five or more years relevant experience; OR Two-year College level certificate in Computer Science and six or more years relevant experience; OR Successful completion of an intensive IM/IT course of 600 or more hours of instruction and assignments, and six or more years relevant experience; OR ten or more years relevant work experience.

Start Date / Duration: ASAP / Permanent

If you possess the necessary qualifications and are interested in meeting this challenge, please forward your resume in confidence before August 22, 2008 to:

E-mail: careers@marineengineering.ca?subject=ICS-2008-003

Fax : 514-366-8475

Reference: ICS-2008-003

Weir Canada, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer that offers a full range of benefits, flexible hours, challenging work and the chance to become part of a dynamic and highly skilled team. All responses will be considered but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Junior Buyer/ Purchasing agent, FFS Section

Weir Marine Engineering, LaSalle location

Major duties and responsibilities:

Under general surpervision, performs purchasing activities including negotiating of contracts for products and services. The duties listed below are example of work typically performed by employee in this class.

Review, process requisition and prepare purchase orders;
Generate periodic reports on products and suppliers with regular shipment delays;
Coordinate with storesman for shipments of rush orders;
Follow up with suppliers regarding past due orders and outstanding RFQs;
Update supervisor on all rushes and past dues on regular basis;
Vendor research and evaluation;
Participate in quoting activities, including RFQ and quote generation;
Interact with the suppliers to find replacements for obsolete products;
Take proactive measures to avoid delays in shipments; and
Assist in the inventory control and participate in the development and maintenance of inventory system.

Qualification and skills required:

Ability to working under pressure and meet firm deadlines;
Proficient in MS Excel & Word (Access/database experience is desirable);
Strong written and oral communication;
Strong customer focus; and
Well-developed problem-solving skills.

Experience & Education:

3 or 4 year Business/Commercial Studies Degree or 3-year Purchasing Diploma preferred;
Experience in customer service or an external customer-oriented environment; and
Experience with purchasing and/or expediting is desirable.

Start Date / Duration: ASAP / Permanent

If you possess the necessary qualification and are interested in meeting this challenge, please forward your resume in confidence before August 22, 2008 to:

E-mail: careers@marineengineering.ca?subject=FFS-2008-002

Fax : 514-366-8475

Reference: FFS-2008-002

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