Data Analysis Team Lead, Asset Integrity Inspection

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DarkVision, a Koch Engineered Solutions company, is seeking a
Data Analysis Team Lead
to join our fast growing In-line Inspection (pipeline integrity inspection) team in
North Vancouver, BC
. DarkVision leverages cutting-edge proprietary acoustic imaging technology to deliver industry leading asset inspection services, capable of detecting defects as small as a few millimeters. As an ILI (In-Line Inspection) Data Analysis Team Lead, you will manage a team of Data Analysts to produce accurate inspection reports critical to the safe operation of oil and gas pipelines.

The ideal candidate has experience leading technical teams to deliver mission-critical results in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment. You bring a passion for operational excellence, process optimization, and challenging the status quo. Join our innovative team - comprising experts in machine vision, imaging, computer graphics, and data analytics - as we continue building the world's most advanced platform for industrial imaging and pipeline diagnostics.

Our Team

Our Data Analysts utilize 3D data visualization software and human-in-the-loop machine learning processes to meticulously analyze ultrasound datasets. The outputs of these analyses result in critical insights that enable our clients to make data-informed decisions on the operations and maintenance of multi-million-dollar infrastructure assets.

What You Will Do

• Learn the delivery standards and workflow processes for your assigned ILI product line
• Regularly check in with team members to assess capacity and remove roadblocks or inefficiencies
• Through frequent 1:1 meetings, track team members' progression in their role, deliver constructive feedback, and ensure they receive proper recognition for their work while building a roadmap for their career development
• Facilitate communication between your team and other teams and upper management
• Ensure employees are aligned with the company vision, and that the goals and direction of the team help drive achievement of the vision
• Facilitate the improvement of workflow procedures and best practices; seek out new solutions, seek feedback, and investigate and implement improvement opportunities
• Review projects assigned to Analysts on your team; you are responsible for the content and delivery of projects
• Partner with Recruiting and other Team Leads to recruit and evaluate candidates; a high volume of growth and hiring is expected
• Make informed recommendations for hiring, raises/promotions, performance management, and further training
• Develop new and improve existing processes and standards
• Set project deadlines, assign project leads, and manage follow-up requests
• Forecast team capacity vs. projected projects, offering transparency to stakeholders

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

• At least 2 years of engineering or science study at university, college, or technical school
• Experience managing a team producing client deliverables (e.g. reports, analysis)
• Experience managing early to mid-career individuals
• Experience leading process improvement initiatives

What Will Put You Ahead

• Experience in the Oil & Gas industry (e.g. ILI, pipeline or piping integrity, NDE/NDT, well integrity, well logging) or industrial asset inspection services
• Experience managing teams with at least 5 team members
• Experience in rapidly scaling an operation or team
• Able to disseminate complex information and generate pragmatic solutions
• Able to assess and adjust work processes to meet scaling requirements; delegate and prioritize work effectively among the team

General Salary Range

For this role, we anticipate paying $85,000 - $110,000 CAD per year. This role is eligible for variable pay, issued as a monetary bonus or in another form.

At Koch companies, we are entrepreneurs. This means we openly challenge the status quo, find new ways to create value and get rewarded for our individual contributions. Any compensation range provided for a role is an estimate determined by available market data. The actual amount may be higher or lower than the range provided considering each candidate's knowledge, skills, abilities, and geographic location. If you have questions, please speak to your recruiter about the flexibility and detail of our compensation philosophy.

Who We Are

DarkVision Technologies Inc. is a BC-based tech company that has been disrupting the industrial imaging market since 2013. We have created the world's most advanced acoustic-based imaging platform and are packaging it into multiple new product lines, revolutionizing how our clients quantify and visualize the integrity of their critical assets. Our primary product line offering provides oil and gas operators intuitive and actionable inspections of their downhole assets with a focus on well integrity and production optimization.

Backed by Koch Industries, the largest privately held company in North America, DarkVision's team of Mechanical, Skunkworks, Electrical, Software, and Machine Learning Engineers is rapidly expanding to meet the demand for the company's current and upcoming products.

We provide employees the opportunity to work on cutting-edge technologies that blend science with real-world applications and invite you to join our team for the exciting journey ahead as we become the global leader in industrial imaging.

At Koch, employees are empowered to do what they do best to make life better. Learn how our business philosophy helps employees unleash their potential while creating value for themselves and the company.

Additionally, everyone has individual work and personal needs. We seek to enable the best work environment that helps you and the business work together to produce superior results.

How To Apply

If you have the above qualifications, we would like to hear from you. We thank all applicants in advance, but please be advised that only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

We are an equal opportunity employer. If you require accommodation or assistance at any time during the application or selection processes, please submit a request by following the directions located in the FAQ section at the bottom of the webpage.

Successful candidates will be required to complete a criminal background check.

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