Job Description

The Quality Technician II is responsible for in process, formal inspections for all specific trade systems and accuracy control activities 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 Technician develops the Inspection and Test Plan for the specific operation, trade area or system.

Note: This position qualifies for an optional hybrid work schedule after 90 days of onsite work and onboarding. Employee will be subject to the terms of the Flexible Work Policy Agreement.

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.
• Perform accuracy control activities for new construction and repair projects at Seaspan Shipyards.
• Produce s and sign s final inspection reports that are deliverable as objective quality evidence to the customer.
• 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 Customer/Class as required.
• Works with trade and area supervisors to improve in-process quality.
• Performs gap analyses of procedures, work instructions and forms 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.
• Performs additional duties as assigned.

What you'll bring

• Diploma in relevant discipline (Marine, Mechanical Naval Architect, Electrical Engineering or Geomatics /equivalent Surveying measuring background preferred) or Red Seal Trades Certificates, or CWB CSA W178.2 Level 1 Welding Inspector, or NACE Level I Paint Inspector.
• 5-8 years’ experience in shipyards or complex manufacturing industry, or an equivalent combination of education and experience, or 5-8 years’ experience as a welding inspector of steel structure and piping fabrication, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Technical understanding of NDT techniques and their application to meet contract, regulatory and statutory requirements for trade specific systems.
• Prior Quality/Accuracy Control or Quality Assurance experience is desirable.
• Formal quality assurance certifications desirable.
• Understanding of the fabrication, installation, commissioning and testing of trade specific systems.
• Proficient in the use of Total Stations, Laser Scanning, Laser Trackers.
• Competent in the use of Survey Software, particularly Spatial Analyzer.
• 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, their application to shipbuilding and the ability to read and interpret technical specification and drawings.
• Ability to read material test report and understand chemical / physical requirements for steel.
• Strong Communication skills and customer service focus.
• Technical writing skills.
• Advanced computer skills including MS Office Suite (Outlook/ Word/ Excel/ PowerPoint), Visio, SharePoint, AutoCAD & Rhinoceros.
• 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, $500 personal spending account, and an Employee Family Assistance Program (EFAP).
• Free on-site gym
• This position qualifies for an optional hybrid work schedule.
• 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.

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