Trade Assurance Specialist

15 hours ago

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada Seaspan Full time

About the Role


We are seeking a Trade Assurance Specialist to join our team at Seaspan. This is a 24-month limited term employment with eligible benefits and 3 weeks' vacation each year.



Key Responsibilities:



  • Review specifications, class rules, work instructions, and SOPs to determine trade-specific quality requirements for each contract.
  • Develop new construction and repair projects' Inspection and Test Plans for trade-specific systems, ensuring plans are implemented in accordance with contract requirements.
  • Perform daily in-process quality inspections of trade-specific work, documenting and communicating results to responsible supervisors.
  • Conduct accuracy control activities for new construction and repair projects at Seaspan Shipyards.
  • Produce and sign final inspection reports that serve as objective quality evidence for customers.
  • Inspect received components, mechanical and electrical systems, steel, and pipe.
  • Attend formal inspections with customers and regulatory bodies, documenting defects and nonconformities, and providing results to responsible supervisors and customers as required.
  • Collaborate with trade and area supervisors to enhance in-process quality.
  • Analyze procedures, work instructions, and forms for trade-specific systems, communicating results to respective areas and assisting in developing and modifying procedures, work instructions, and forms as needed.
  • Maintain quality files for trade-specific areas.
  • Conduct periodic audits of trade-specific suppliers to ensure compliance with contract requirements.
  • Perform additional duties as assigned.


About You


We are looking for a qualified candidate with:



  • A diploma in a relevant discipline (Electrical Engineering or Geomatics/equivalent Surveying measuring background preferred) or Red Seal Trades Certificates.
  • Three to four years of experience in complex manufacturing industries or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Three to four years of experience as a surveyor or an equivalent combination of education and experience will be an asset.
  • Techinical understanding of NDT techniques and their application to meet contract, regulatory, and statutory requirements for trade-specific systems will be an asset.
  • 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.
  • Proficiency in Total Stations, Laser Scanning, Laser Trackers.
  • Competency in 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 ability to read and interpret technical specifications and drawings.
  • Ability to read material test reports and understand chemical/physical requirements for steel.
  • Strong communication skills and customer service focus.
  • Technical writing skills.
  • Advanced computer skills including 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.
  • Ability to travel to Victoria Shipyards on occasion.


Why Choose Seaspan?


This role offers a very competitive salary ranging from $82,700 to $99,200 based on experience, along with a best-in-class health and wellness benefits package, including full health care, dental, vision, medical leave coverage, personal spending account, and an Employee Family Assistance Program (EFAP) through Homewood Health. While this is a limited-term position, there may be opportunities for extension depending on business needs. Additionally, we offer free on-site gym and parking facilities, and a complimentary shuttle bus service.

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