Welding Qc Coordinator - Victoria, Canada - Victoria Shipyards

Victoria Shipyards

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Victoria, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Description

Welding QC Coordinator - 18 month Limited Term:

The primary responsibility of the Welding Quality Control Coordinator - 18 Month Limited Term position is to represent Seaspan Victoria Shipyards interest related to specifications, welding code, standard or section compliance and the required process controls.

This role provides Quality Control support to all vessel repair activities including Naval vessel's surface and submarines, coast guards, BC ferries and commercial operators.

The incumbent works with all VSL collaborators as required for effective oversight of the in-process controls.

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

What you'll do

The Welding Quality Control Coordinator will be responsible for the execution and oversight of Company Standard Operating Procedures (SOP's) and Quality Management System compliance, sign offs at specified quality control process examinations, traveller and ITP hold points.
This role works with all VISSC 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. This position works with all levels of employees and managers within the VISSC program, ensuring that quality standards are being met. Complexity of the role comes from meeting regulatory requirements and also 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 collaborators.

Communications

Internal

The Welding Quality Control Coordinator communicates with all levels, from senior shipyard management to shop floor personnel to discuss issues pertaining to quality requirements. The incumbent must have the ability to communicate instructions and influence production employees on welding procedures that meet industry standards and regulatory bodies.

External

The incumbent works closely with Babcock Canada, the Canadian Bureau Welding Engineer and government representatives to explain interpretations of industry standards and regulatory bodies on quality requirements, issues and procedures. Tact and diplomacy are required when dealing with the customer and collaborators, however; the welding quality control coordinator will have to use their expertise and influence to meet conformance and maintain the VISSC quality management system.

What you'll bring

Direction and oversight of assigned quality control staff and welding production coordinator in carrying out review and insertion of the following welding related documentation for production issued work packages.
Inspection and test plans
Relevant Drawings
Welding Procedure Specifications
Welder Performance Qualifications
Material certification
Relevant weld history records (Depicted by class / category)
NDE requirements
Review and acceptance of the following documentation on completion of welding activities
Applicable weld history records
Pre heat, interpass controls, and Post Weld Heating records
NDE reports
Acceptance for completion of work packages related to welding.
Relevant material types, related standards and product forms.
Basic alloy systems and metallurgy, welding preheat, interpass controls and heat treatments.
Hydrostatic / and pneumatic testing methods, safety and best practices
Non-Destructive testing techniques (MPI, LPI, UT, RT)
Position Specifications
Current valid CWB CSA W178.2 level 2 Welding Inspector certification (or international equivalent).
Interprovincial Red Seal is preferred
Minimum 6 years documented experience working at a position with full responsibility for all weldingrelated quality control functions, including supervision of welding insection staff.
Skills and Knowledge and Required Competencies
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Ability to multitask and prioritize
Work with minimum supervision
Strong attention to details, problem solving and analytical skills
Proficient digital literacy
Ability to acquire 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

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 ve