Configuration & Data Specialist II

The Configuration and Data Specialist II works in the Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) tool to ensure data accuracy, consistency and configuration is maintained across all systems. This position has wide exposure to a diverse set of stakeholders and works closely with the production and engineering teams.

Note: Due to business needs, this position is required to be fully on-site based at 2 Pemberton Avenue, North Vancouver.

What you'll do

• Identifies Configured Items and when they should be Baselined in accordance with International Standards (EIA-649C).
• Controls project technical and non-technical documentation through the creation of configured Baselines.
• Ensures document and part level configuration is maintained throughout the entire design, build and test lifecycle. This is accomplished by reviewing and controlling technical information.
• Maintains data accuracy and integrity within the Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) toolsets working with the person responsible for importing, manipulating and resolving data issues.
• Processes Problem Reports for post baseline Configuration change and design iteration updates.
• Liaises with external customers and production departments to resolve issues.
• Maintains the Bill of Material within the PLM tool, imports data and resolves issues.
• Review and exports data from PLM tool, creates and maintains various Configuration Status Accounting reports.
• Creates and maintains Enterprise Change Notifications in the PLM tool after change approval.
• Administers the Stop Work process, preventing rework in production and procurement.
• Performs Functional and Physical Configuration Audits.
• Contributes to the development and implementation of new concepts and techniques.
• Supports training for external and internal users on PLM tools.
• Performs additional duties as required.

What you'll bring

• Diploma or Technical certification in a relevant discipline.
• Minimum 4 years of experience working with large data sets in a manufacturing firm (Shipbuilding industry preferred) or completion of a post-secondary degree in a relevant discipline.
• Registration as an EIT with EGBC is an asset.
• Certification in Configuration Management or Project Management is an asset.
• Specialized knowledge of Product Lifecycle Management tools (ARAS preferred).
• Technical skills with capability to read and interpret specifications and engineering drawings.
• Good communication skills across diverse stakeholders, both written and verbal.
• Ability to process detailed information consistently.
• Ability to exercise good judgment and reasoning skills.
• Time management skills and ability to prioritize tasks.
• Strong interpersonal skills including analytical, problem solving and issue resolution.
• Customer service and organizational skills.
• Proficiency with MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint.

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, childcare benefit partnership, $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 $78,300 - $95,700. 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.