Job Description

Engineer III, Liaison

The Liaison Engineer is responsible for evaluating and resolving engineering-related production problems encountered in assigned construction areas at Seaspan. Under the direction of the Liaison Engineering Manager, the Liaison Engineer supports operations in assigned areas including: review of production schedules, engineering specifications, orders, and related information to maintain current knowledge of manufacturing methods, procedures, and activities in assigned areas. This role may also liaise with distributed design teams in order to optimally complete tasks as assigned. This role will also interface with Operation personnel to resolve production and testing issues and maintain schedule. Duties/Accountabilities

• Provide engineering support as assigned in areas of construction.
• Liaise with Operations and with Planning and Production Control to tackle production issues in a technically acceptable manner and maintain cost and schedule objectives.
• Develop and/or review design documents in order to achieve customer, Classification Society and other regulatory approval.
• Develop full understanding of construction standards, material specifications and bills of material in accordance with Seaspan material strategies and customer requirements.
• Provide support to suppliers and subcontractors related to the activities in areas of construction to achieve cost and schedule performance.

Education and Experience

• An Engineering degree in civil, mechanical, electrical, marine systems or naval architecture is required.
• 5 years post-secondary experience in civil, mechanical, marine systems or naval architecture is preferred.
• Previous maritime, shipyard or shipboard knowledge or experience is desired.
• Experience working with a diverse integrated project team is considered an asset.

Skills, Knowledge and Required Competencies

• Technical knowledge and engineering skills, including use of analysis tools and knowledge of analytical methods.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently to develop solutions to complex technical problems.
• Above average analytical skills to capture and analyze/synthesize data, confirming its accuracy and adequacy as an integral part of the collective analysis/synthesis process.
• Strong technical writing and interpersonal skills including the ability to produce and communicate clear and detailed written technical specifications, procedures, and reports.
• Working knowledge of ShipConstructor and ACAD software, 3D Modelling and Visualization tools, document control systems and databases is an asset.
• Strong communication skills including verbal, written, listening and presentation.
• Good organizational skills.
• Availability and willingness to travel if needed.
• Committed to a high standard of safety and able to follow all safety laws and all of the employer's safety policies and rules.
• Exercise sound judgments and make decisions in a manner consistent with the essential job functions.
• PC proficiency required. Working knowledge of basic Microsoft Office 2010 software suite (Excel, Outlook, Word, PowerPoint).

Seaspan has a Vaccination Status Policy setting out our expectations regarding the collection of vaccination status information. Under the Policy, all employees and individual contractors working at Seaspan are required to report their vaccination status. Upon hire, new employees and contractors will be requested to provide documentation verifying their vaccination status. We strongly encourage all our employees to be vaccinated. While we are not mandating vaccinations at this time, it is our hope that all employees will support workplace safety efforts by becoming vaccinated and sharing their vaccination status with us. 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. Furthermore, we are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible environment. If you require reasonable accommodation during the recruitment process, please let us know, and we will work with you to support your request.