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information security manager

senior electrical engineer

principal software engineer

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Babcock International

Working with ammunition it is not a normal kind of job as you can appreciate, there's a safety awareness element. The job itself runs under the electronic calendar.
Organising the issue of ammunition on daily bases, making sure all requests have been authorised and security forms attached to it including safety data sheets.
The ammunition is checked every Thursday via a system called Oracle and once done, stocktake is printed out to be rechecked by a Duty Manager.

A month in arrears all ammunition course requests are checked and ammunition is counted per item and matched with what's in stock to assess the need  to be restocked via an Ammunition Depot. we called it external demand.
This involves transport booking and military escort requirement.

The hardest part it is the external demand of ammunition as it is quite detailed and it needs as much accurate as possible. Very tiring to the eye.

Part of my job is the responsibility of  Catering  Services account. Although I am not the camp 'Local Purchase Officer' since 2012 the Site Ops Officer made me responsible of this account due to the large amount of services they provide. And sometimes still fill the gap by solving any other issues requested by Management.
Local Purchase is a part of my job that I most and absolutely loved, but due to the company restructure they decided to obsolete all single posts.

The day started at 7:30 AM and ended after 5:00 PM. As an SPE the phone calls & E-mails start right away.  There would be a constant stream of urgent issues to attend to immediately.  Some die down would occur after 10:30 whereupon I would attend to long term issues (ordering, technical reports, meetings).  After 12:30 there would be another rush of urgent issues, usually shop related.  The afternoon would be spent resolving issues and setting up meetings regarding the issues as required.  Prior to leaving all E-mails would be cleared and at home in the evening I would check if new E-mails had arrived.

Besides technical matters, I learned to mange my time efficiently.  

Management was not sensitive to people issues; how to manage people to achieve the best results without ruining them, how to mange personal conflicts, how to best use people.  Management did understand technical issues.  However, a deplorable lack of people skills made it a difficult place to work.

My co-workers were excellent.  Friendly, cooperative.

Hardest part of the job was dealing with management.

Most enjoyable parts were dealing with co-workers and getting results. 

Babcock Canada is a newer company that allows for a decent amount of employee input and direction while it works to catch up with the global corporate requirements. The procurement business within the global organization is award-winning, and this is no small accomplishment. It was a privilege to be a part of that. To maintain a high level of recognition and support for the global business, as well the project timelines, the role of Senior Buyer is demanding and requires a higher-than-normal organizational talent. Stakeholder relationship management and clear, strong communication skills are a cornerstone of the success of each project. Babcock Canada can provide a learning curve like no other within the procurement business unit. It's not for the faint of heart and is rewarding for those who choose it.

Safety program based on signatures and finding blame, management will tell you that they're trying to make things better but abandon you right after, accounts with vendors frequently get overdue leaving you waiting for parts. Paychecks were steady for me but there was at least a couple of letters sent out company wide stating banking issues and late checks.

What is the best part of working at the company?
Good pay for Victoria area, compared to other similar firms.

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
Very poor treatment of staff. You are considered expendable at a moments notice, regardless of performance.

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
Horrible! Very bad corporate culture.

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
8 hour day, working on numerous projects related to supporting their contracts with the DND.

Management is a joke, pay checks often have issues, frequently don't pay union dues so benefits get cancelled. Great coworkers in many areas besides management. Tooling for shops is pathetic. Company has major issues paying vendors, often on hold and can't buy any parts or basic shop supplies. Safety program changes daily seems no one knows the black and white rules. Overall it's better than nothing but wouldn't recommend anyone join this organization

Babcock Canada is not an enjoyable place to work. Management typically focus solely on schedule and pressuring staff to meet deadlines without providing enough resources, support or communication. There is no team atmosphere or encouragement to collaborate. Staff and projects are routinely segregated into silos. Many people quit to move on to other more appreciative and supportive employers. The only positive I can add is the compensation is generally good.

A typical day at work would include preparing the location of work and colleting permits where necessary. the job itself can vary from simple installation to fabricating complex fuel lines and high pressure lines.
Working on the flagship Aircraft carrier Queen Elizabeth is a very moral boosting experience knowing im one of the pair of hands that help build a majestic piece of technology.

Working for Babcock Canada was a great experience. The warehouse can be a very demanding job as there are very specific and tight deadlines that need to be met in order not to delay the work process. It has a great family like work structure with great support and fantastic benefits. I would recommend this company to anyone. There are always many job opportunities throughout the company, across Canada and throughout their international branches.

Working at the company was an engaging and dynamic experience. Each day offered new challenges, from coordinating with diverse teams to learning industry insights that kept me motivated. The variety of tasks, combined with supportive coworkers and opportunities for creative problem-solving, made the job not only interesting but also deeply rewarding. I especially enjoyed tackling unexpected projects that encouraged growth and required innovative thinking, leaving me with valuable skills and a sense of accomplishment.

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Principal software engineer 2 salaries reported	$118,671 per year
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