Quality Control Technician II (2nd Shift)

The Quality Control (QC) Technician II is responsible for in process and formal inspections for all specific trade systems at all stages of construction. The role is responsible to ensure specifications, class rules, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and work instructions are implemented at each stage of construction. The QC Technician develops the Inspection and Test Plan for the specific trade area or system. This role performs daily in process quality control inspections to identify nonconformities with contract requirements, develops corrective actions and communicates requirements to shop personnel. The QC Technician also attends formal inspections with owners and regulatory bodies.

Note: Due to business needs, this position is for Afternoon Shift (2nd shift) and is required to be fully on-site based at 50 Pemberton Avenue, North Vancouver. 

What you’ll do

• Reviews specifications, class rules, work instructions and SOPs to determine trade specific quality requirements for each contract. 
• Develops new construction and repair projects’ Inspection and Test Plans for trade specific systems.  Ensures plans are implemented in accordance with contract requirements.
• Performs daily in-process quality inspections of trade specific work. Documents and communicates results to responsible supervisors.
• Performs receiving inspection of components, mechanical and electrical systems, steel, and pipe.
• Attends formal inspections with customers and regulatory bodies.  Documents all defects, nonconformities and provides results to responsible supervisors and the QC/QA Department.
• Works with trade and area supervisors to improve in-process quality.
• Performs gap analyses of work instructions and SOPs for trade specific systems.  Communicates results to respective area and assists in developing and modifying procedures, work instructions and forms as required.
• Maintains quality files for trade specific area.
• Performs periodic audits of trade specific suppliers to ensure compliance with contract requirements. 
• Perform accuracy control activities for new construction and repair projects at Seaspan Shipyards.

What you’ll bring

• Post Secondary Diploma in applicable area e.g. Marine/Mechanical/Electrical Engineering.
• 5-8 years’ experience in the trade specific area (e.g. Structure, Outfit, Mechanical and Piping Systems, Electrical System, Painting, Welding, NDT etc., or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Valid Red Seal Trades Certificates required as applicable. Must have CWB Level 1 Certification.  
• Prior QC/QA experience is desirable. 
• Formal quality assurance certifications desirable. 
• Understanding of the fabrication, installation, commissioning and testing of trade specific systems. 
• Working knowledge of quality control and inspection procedures. 
• Ability to develop Quality Plans and Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs). 
• Technical skills including an understanding of quality techniques and their application to shipbuilding. 
• Ability to read material test report and understand chemical / physical requirements for steel. 
• Technical understanding of NDT techniques and their application to meet contract, regulatory and statutory requirements for trade specific systems. 
• Communication skills and customer service focus. 
• Technical writing skills. 
• Demonstrated initiative, creativity, and integrity. 
• Advanced computer skills including Microsoft Office (e.g. Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, SharePoint). 
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize and problem solve. 
• Good judgment and reasoning skills. 
• Ability to work with limited direction. 

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, childcare benefit partnership, $500 personal spending account, and an Employee Family Assistance Program (EFAP).  
• Free on-site 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 $84,600 - $103,400. 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

Seaspan Shipyards is one of North America’s most modern shipyards and unique in its ability to provide a complete range of services including new construction, conversion, refit, repair and life-cycle maintenance work for Canada’s Coast Guard and Navy as well as commercial vessels including cruise-ships and deep-sea vessels. Seaspan Shipyards operations include Vancouver Shipyards, Vancouver Drydock and Victoria Shipyards.

To learn more, visit our website: www.seaspan.com  

This position may involve defense articles and/or technical data regulated by the U.S. International Traffic in Arms Regulations (“ITAR”) and the U.S. Arms Export Control Act. In compliance with ITAR, the successful candidate will be subject to a security clearance through the Canadian Controlled Goods Program as regulated by the Controlled Goods Regulations and Defense Production Act. The successful candidate will be required to maintain their security clearance throughout their employment in this position.

Seaspan is committed to Employment Equity, supports diversity in the workplace, and encourages applications from all qualified individuals including, women, members of visible minorities, Indigenous persons, and persons with disabilities. If you require any accommodations at any stage of the recruitment process, please reach out to our Talent Acquisition team at recruit@seaspan.com for confidential support. We are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible environment.

Due to the nature of this position, and requirements of the Government of Canada, this position requires the successful candidate to obtain and maintain a Canada Controlled Goods Program approval, Reliability Status (or higher depending on position) security clearance issued by the Government of Canada. All required approvals and clearances must be obtained prior to commencement of employment in any position. The successful candidate will also be required to obtain a satisfactory criminal record check as a precondition to commencement of employment.