Configuration & Data Management Specialist II

The Configuration & Data Management Specialist II supports the implementation and execution of configuration management and engineering data management processes for new vessel construction programs at Vancouver Shipyards. Operating within the Engineering Services organization, the Configuration & Data Management Specialist II is responsible for maintaining the accuracy, integrity, traceability, and control of engineering product data throughout the vessel lifecycle.

Note: Due to business needs, this position is required to be fully on-site based at 2 Pemberton Avenue, North Vancouver.

What you’ll do

• Maintains data accuracy and integrity within Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) toolsets (e.g., Aras, Jira) identifying potential risks, process inconsistencies and quality issues.
• Creates new documentation, manages document metadata and progression of documents via document lifecycle management.
• Manages the release, storage, and distribution of controlled technical data (drawings, models, specifications, BoMs, documents).
• Manages the receipt, review/approval and configuration of technical data from vendors through the supply chain department.
• Communicates with Engineers, Vendors, Supply Chain, Production departments and other cross functional departments via email and meetings to resolve issues and provides guidance as required.
• Manages customer deliverable correspondence and coordinates associated review/approval workflow process.
• Processes transmittals of project documentation to and from customer/suppliers and maintains approval status.
• Performs additional duties as required.

What you’ll bring

• Diploma or Certification in a relevant discipline.
• Minimum 2 years of experience (Manufacturing industry preferred) or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to communicate clearly, both written and verbal.
• Ability to process detailed information consistently.
• Ability to work on multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Interpersonal skills including problem solving.
• Customer service and organizational skills.
• Proficient in MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint.

Why you’ll love working here

• This is a full-time, permanent position. With multiple operations and long-term projects, Seaspan employees enjoy job stability as we look ahead to build ships for decades to come. 
• In addition to an annual bonus and pension plan matching, this role provides you with a very competitive salary in line with the successful candidate’s experience. 
• We also provide the best-in-class health and wellness benefits package for this position, including things such as extended health care (i.e. paramedical services for massage therapy,  speech therapy, mental health coverage, physiotherapy, and more), dental care, vision care, life insurance, medical leave coverage, parental leave coverage, $500 personal spending account, and an Employee Family Assistance Program (EFAP). 
• This is a full-time permanent position because we have long term projects that need long term strategic support. 
• Free on-site gym. (insert in the benefits package sentence if this role is based ONLY out of Pemberton office) OR “Access to Pemberton campus gym” 
• Parking is included and to assist those that are using transit, we operate a complimentary shuttle bus Monday through Friday with various pick up and drop off points around North Vancouver. 

The estimated salary for this position is $78,300- $95,700. In determining final salary, Seaspan considers many factors including the successful Candidate’s skills and experience as well as position location and internal equity. The final base salary offer will be at the Company’s sole discretion and presented as part of a competitive total compensation package.