Supervisor, Welding Quality Control - Victoria, Canada - Victoria Shipyards

Victoria Shipyards

Verified Company

Victoria, Canada

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

beBee Recruiter

Description

Supervisor, Welding Quality Control:

The primary responsibility of the Supervisor, Welding Quality Control (QC) is to optimally manage Seaspan Victoria Shipyards interests related to specifications, welding codes, standards or section compliance and the required process controls.

The incumbent will collaborate with naval and commercial stakeholders as the need arises for effective oversight of the in-process controls driven from these requirements.

This position reports directly to the VSL Manager, Welding Engineering & Quality Control. This position will have 5-8 direct reports (salaried staff and union personnel).

The Supervisor, Welding QC will be responsible for the direct supervision of VSL's Welding QC & NDE Inspectors and Coordinators.

The role will supervise the execution and oversight of Company Standard Operating Procedures (SOP's), Quality Management System compliance, sign offs at specified quality control process examinations, traveler and ITP hold points.

Complexity of the role comes from meeting regulatory requirements and meeting customer's needs in a timely and prudent manner while maintaining all quality objective evidence required for quality control and future audits.

Errors may go undetected for a period time until outside inspections and/or audits, and could have serious impacts of production, meeting targets, budgets and could impact relationships with the customer and various partners.

Note:
Due to business needs, this position is required to be fully on-site based at 825 Admirals Road, Victoria, BC.

What you'll do

This role works with programs and departments to ensure that all standard operating procedures reflect the methods and techniques currently in use and that the resulting workmanship from these procedures meets customer and Seaspan's quality expectations.
Plan and supervise quality control objectives, timeline, priorities, and resources
Coordinate and control the daytoday operations of inspection personnel
Maintain accurate records of quality test, procedures, and standards
Direction and oversight of assigned quality control personnel and welding production support in carrying out review and insertion of the following welding related documentation for production work packages:
Inspection and test plans
Relevant Drawings
Welding sequence
Repair strategy
Welding Procedure Specifications
Welder Performance Qualifications
Material Test Report
Relevant weld history records (Depicted by class / category)
NDE requirements
Review and acceptance of the documentation on completion of welding activities

What you'll bring

Current valid CWB CSA W178.2 level 2 Welding Inspector certification (or international equivalent).
Minimum 8 years of documented experience working at a position with full responsibility for all weldingrelated quality control and NDE functions, minimum 5 years supervision of welding inspection staff.
A diploma and/or certification related to welding and quality control would be an asset
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Extensive knowledge of CSA, ABS, Lloyd's, DNV and other regulatory requirements related to welding and fabrication in the marine industry
Knowledge of welding metallurgy, material properties, welding preheat, interpass control and heat treatments.
Knowledge of nondestructive testing (NDE) such as VT, LPI, MPI, RT and UT
Ability to multitask and prioritize
Work with minimum supervision
Strong attention to details, problem solving and analytical skills
Proficient computer skills
Ability to obtain Industrial Security
NATO Secret designation
In depth knowledge of quality related procedures and practices
Knowledge of associated manufacturing processes and operations
Knowledge of Health and safety requirements and practices

Why you'll love working here

This is a fulltime, permanent position. With multiple operations and longterm projects, Seaspan employees enjoy job stability as we look ahead to build ships for decades to come.
We also provide a bestinclass health and wellness benefits package for this position, including such things as full health care (e.g. unlimited physiotherapy), 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).
This is a fulltime permanent position because we have long term projects that need long term strategic support.

About us:

Seaspan Shipyards:

Seaspan Shipyards is one of North America's most modern shipyards and unique in its ability to provide a complete range of services including new construction, conversion, refit, repair and life-cycle maintenance work for Canada's Coast Guard and Navy as well as commercial vessels including cruise-ships and deep-sea vessels.

Seaspan Shipyards operations include Vancouver