Planner II

13 hours ago

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada Seaspan Marine Transportation Full time $84,600 - $103,400 per year
Description

The Planner II in Design Build is responsible for production engineering on new construction projects at Vancouver Shipyards.  Under the direction of the Supervisor, Design Build, the Planner II participates in all phases of new construction design projects from a Production Engineering perspective to improve productivity and remove waste including the development of assigned analysis and projects in the areas of ship design and shipbuilding, production engineering, build strategy development, production process development, new materials analysis, dimensional and accuracy control, and design for production.

Note: Due to business needs, this position is required to be fully on-site at 50 Pemberton Avenue, North Vancouver.

What you'll do

  • Plans and performs analysis in support of program build strategy development including: hull block arrangements, outfit module arrangements, equipment and outfit module load out analysis, hull erection sequences, fabrication and assembly processes, interim product definition, dimensional and accuracy control, and supports development of ship construction schedules.

  • Plans and performs lean design and design for production (DFP) development, standards development, and training material development. Performs design for production studies and material/process analysis for new ship construction.

  • Plans and performs production process analysis to develop, implement, and refine new and existing production processes.

  • Monitors industry and supplier developments to identify and transfer to VSY new materials, components, fabrication, and assembly processes to improve VSY's overall ship design and construction process.

  • Provides mentoring and technical guidance to subordinate engineers in Production Engineering and/or related departments.

  • Builds team capability by training and developing others in order to ensure future team effectiveness.

 What you'll bring

  • Bachelor's Degree/Diploma in Engineering or Technical Certification in the steel trade or an equivalent combination of education and experience.   
  • 2-4 years' experience in planning, ship design, ship building or related trade experience in steel, in the manufacturing industry.
  • Strong organizational skills including the ability to maintain organization in a changing environment and under pressure.
  • Strong judgement, reasoning, and critical thinking skills as well as tact and diplomacy.
  • Strong time management skills.
  • Demonstrated customer service focus.
  • Demonstrated desire to create relationships that foster trust and loyalty.
  • Demonstrated initiative, creativity and integrity.
  • Strong oral and written communication and presentation skills.
  • Strong attention to detail, problem solving and analytical skills.
  • Demonstrated ability to multi-task and establish priorities.
  • Strong computer skills including Microsoft Office suite (Project, Excel, Outlook, Word, PowerPoint).
  • Committed to a high standard of safety and able to comply with all Seaspan safety policies and rules.
  • Demonstrated ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
  • Knowledge of shipbuilding operations with a detailed understanding of the relationship between planning, procurement, design and production.
  • Ability to work independently to develop solutions to complex technical problems.
  • Abiiity to make process improvements within planning and across divisional ranks.
  • Ability to mentor other planners in their technical growth.

  • Knowledge of shipbuilding operations with a detailed understanding of the relationship between procurement, design, production and test operations. 

  • Proficiency working with CAD/CAM software suite including Cadmatic (preferred) and AutoCAD. 

  • Understanding of how an ERP system works and supports a large manufacturing facility.

  • Established working relationships with Area/Trade Management, Engineering, Design, Procurement, Quality, Design Build, Master Scheduling, Program Controls and Estimating.   

Why you'll 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 with a very competitive salary in line with the successful candidate's experience. 
  • We also provide the best-in-class health and wellness benefits package for this position, including things such as extended health care (i.e. paramedical services for massage therapy,  speech therapy, mental health coverage, physiotherapy, and more), dental care, vision care, life insurance, medical leave coverage, parental leave coverage, $500 personal spending account, and an Employee Family Assistance Program (EFAP). 
  • Free on-site gym.
  • Parking is included and to assist those that are using transit, we operate a complimentary shuttle bus Monday through Friday with various pick up and drop off points around North Vancouver. 

The estimated salary for this position is $84,600 - $103,400. In determining final salary, Seaspan considers many factors including the successful Candidate's skills 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.

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