Trade Supervisor, Steel Fabrication

4 weeks ago

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada Seaspan Full time

Job Summary

The Trade Supervisor, Steel Fabrication is responsible for leading a team of skilled trades workers in the fabrication of steel components. The successful candidate will have a strong background in welding and steel fabrication, with a minimum of 5 years of experience in a heavy industrial environment.

Key Responsibilities

  • Assumes accountability for safety, cost, schedule, and quality performance in the fabrication area.
  • Implements and enforces Seaspan's health, safety, environmental, and quality processes on the shop floor.
  • Responsible for delivering high-quality steel components in accordance with Company and customer standards.
  • Allocates manpower in accordance with schedule and priorities, assigning work to trades employees with the necessary skills and abilities.
  • Follows and enforces the collective agreement and best practices to manage trades employees effectively.
  • Responsible for discipline, including performance and attendance management, termination of employment, and assigning or removing chargehand responsibilities of trades employees.
  • Partners with Trade Development Managers to ensure trades employees have the necessary skills, equipment, training, and certifications to perform planned work activities.
  • Responsible for interpreting work order specifications and manufacturing information to ensure work orders are completed accurately.
  • Assists in determining work plans, sequences, and schedules, and may be required to assist in preparing estimates.
  • Investigates workplace incidents and completes Drug & Alcohol checklists and testing as required.
  • Responsible for timekeeping administration and approval for direct reports and indirect reports.
  • Ensures work crews minimize waste expense and unnecessary delays in construction or repair work.
  • Works with Management to eliminate inefficient work practices and promotes continuous process improvement daily.
  • Collaborates with front-line supervision to establish daily and weekly goals and holds employees accountable for performance.

Requirements

  • Red Seal Welder (preferred) or Metal Fabricator.
  • Minimum 5 years of related trades work experience outside of any trades apprenticeship or educational program.
  • A minimum of an additional 2 years of previous supervisory experience in a heavy industrial environment. Experience in a unionized environment preferred.
  • Proficient knowledge of trade responsibilities specific to heavy manufacturing (welding, metal fabrication, electrical, pipefitting, paint/sandblasting, mechanical, rigging, etc.).
  • Strong written, verbal, and electronic communication skills.
  • Time management and organization skills with a demonstrated commitment to follow-up and follow-through.
  • Ability to motivate others, lead change, have difficult conversations, and administer discipline when necessary.
  • Conflict resolution and negotiation skills to resolve disagreements quickly and effectively, bringing a problem-solving attitude to conflicting approaches and priorities.
  • Ability to build effective working relationships and collaborate with others towards a shared goal.
  • Commitment to safety and quality, with experience in the application of behavioral-based safety.
  • Appreciation and understanding of the value of diversity within a team.

What We Offer

  • This is a full-time, permanent position with Seaspan.
  • A competitive salary in line with the successful candidate's experience.
  • A best-in-class health and wellness benefits package, including full health care, 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).
  • A free on-site gym.
  • Parking is included, and a complimentary shuttle bus is available for those using transit.

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