Job Description

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The primary responsibility of the Welding Quality Control Coordinator is to optimally represent Seaspan Victoria Shipyards interest related to specifications, welding code, standard or section compliance and the required process controls. This role provides Quality Control support to all vessel repair activities including Naval vessel\'s surface and submarines, coast guards, BC ferries and commercial operators. The incumbent collaborates with all VSL stakeholders as required for effective oversight of the in-process controls. The Welding QC/NDE Coordinator will collaborate with the VSL Welding QC Supervisor.

The Welding Quality Control Coordinator will be responsible for the execution and oversight of Company Standard Operating Procedures (SOP\'s) and Quality Management System compliance, sign offs at specified quality control process examinations, traveler and ITP hold points.

This role works with all VISSC departments to ensure that all standard operating procedures reflect the methods and techniques currently in use and that the resulting workmanship from these procedures meets customer and Seaspan\'s quality expectations. This position works with all levels of employees and managers within the VISSC program, ensuring that quality standards are being met. Complexity of the role comes from meeting regulatory requirements and also meeting customer\'s needs in a timely and prudent manner while maintaining all quality objective evidence required for quality control and future audits. Errors may go undetected for a period time until outside inspections and/or audits, and could have serious impacts of production, meeting targets, budgets and could impact relationships with the customer and various collaborators.

Note: Due to business needs, this position is required to be fully on-site based at Victoria Shipyards

What you\'ll do

• The Welding Quality Control Coordinator communicates with all levels, from senior shipyard management to shop floor personnel to discuss issues pertaining to quality requirements.
• The incumbent must have the ability to communicate instructions and influence production employees on welding procedures that meet industry standards and regulatory bodies.
• The incumbent works closely with Babcock Canada, the Canadian Bureau Welding Engineer and government representatives to explain interpretations of industry standards and regulatory bodies on quality requirements, issues and procedures. Tact and subtlety are required when dealing with the customer and stakeholders, however; the welding quality control coordinator will have to use their expertise and influence to meet conformance and maintain the VISSC quality management system.
• Direction and oversight of assigned quality control staff and welding production coordinator in carrying out review and insertion of the following welding related documentation for production issued work packages.
• Inspection and test plans
• Relevant Drawings
• Welding Procedure Specifications
• Welder Performance Qualifications
• Material certification
• Relevant weld history records (Depicted by class / category)
• NDE requirements
• Review and acceptance of the following documentation on completion of welding activities
• Applicable weld history records
• Pre heat, interpose controls, and Post Weld Heating records.
• NDE reports
• Acceptance for completion of work packages related to welding.
• Responsible for the application of the requirements of welding codes and standards, including UK MOD DEF STANs, ASME BPVC sections, CSA W 47.1 / W59, W47.2 / W59.2, AWS, ISO.
• Relevant material types, related standards and product forms.
• Basic alloy systems and metallurgy, welding preheat, interpose controls and heat treatments.
• Hydrostatic / and pneumatic testing methods, safety and standard processes.
• Non-destructive testing techniques (MPI, LPI, UT, RT)

What you\'ll bring

• Current valid CWB CSA W178.2 level 2 Welding Inspector certification (or international equivalent).
• Interprovincial Red Seal is preferred.
• Minimum 5 years detailed experience working at a position with full responsibility for all welding-related quality control functions, including supervision of welding inspection staff.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize
• Work with minimum supervision
• Strong attention to details, problem solving and analytical skills
• Proficient digital literacy
• Ability to acquire Industrial Security - NATO Secret designation.
• In Depth Knowledge of quality related procedures and practices
• Knowledge of associated manufacturing processes and operations
• Use and application of inspection quality test plans.
• Knowledge of Health and safety requirements and practices

Why you will 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 a very competitive salary in line with the successful candidate\'s experience.
• We also provide a best-in-class health and wellness benefits package for this position, including such things as full health care (e.g. unlimited physiotherapy), dental, vision, life insurance, medical leave coverage, parental leave coverage, childcare benefit partnership, wellness/fitness reimbursement for memberships or registration fees, 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.

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The estimated salary for this position is $90,000-$110,000. In determining final salary, Seaspan considers many factors including the successful Candidate\'s skillset 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.

About Us:

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.

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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.

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