Season 1 | Episode 10
Transcript
Welcome to Rough Seas – The Marine Engineering Podcast” a place where industry leaders guide us through the perilous, tumultuous and often pure crazy times of a career at sea.
Today, we’re thrilled to have with us a guest whose diverse career spans from saving lives to shaping the future of naval engineering. Join us as we dive into the fascinating world of Dave Pedersen, the Capability Sustainment Project Engineer at Thales Canada.
Dave’s current role puts him at the helm of engineering change for the AJISS program, where he’s responsible for planning and delivering crucial updates. But his journey to this position is nothing short of remarkable.
Before donning the engineer’s hat, Dave spent over a decade as a Primary Care and Advanced Care Paramedic, accumulating a wealth of experience in industrial, ground, air, and sea operations.
Transitioning from saving lives to engineering, Dave has left his mark on some of Canada’s most significant naval projects.
He has offered his skills to the Arctic & Offshore Patrol Ship (AOPS) and the Canadian Surface Combatant (CSC) programs.
In this episode, Ben joins Dave on an incredible journey from paramedic to project engineer, delving into the challenges and rewards of his current role at Thales Canada.
We’ll discuss his unique background influences, his approach to engineering and managing change, and what insights he can share about the future of naval technology.
So, buckle up and get ready for an inspiring conversation with Dave Pedersen, a true embodiment of versatility and dedication in both the medical and engineering fields.
Let’s dive in!
Dave Pedersen
Capability Sustainment Project Engineer with Thales AJISS
Dave Pedersen is the Capability Sustainment Project Engineer with Thales Canada. In his role he is responsible for the planning and delivery of all engineering change on the AJISS program. Prior to his current role, he’s held various engineering positions, including work on the Arctic & Offshore Patrol Ship (AOPS) and Canadian Surface Combatant (CSC), now River Class Destroyer, programs.
Prior to his experience in engineering, he was a Primary Care and Advanced Care Paramedic for over a decade, with experiences in industrial, ground, air, and sea operations; as well as experience as a Paramedic Crew Chief and Instructor.
He lives in Middle Sackville NS with his wife and kids (and fur babies), is an avid reader, chef (BBQ), and watercraft enthusiast.
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