Test Specialist Iii - Vancouver, Canada - Vancouver Shipyards

Vancouver Shipyards

Verified Company

Vancouver, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Test Specialist III:

The Test Specialist III is responsible for supporting shipboard commissioning and testing activities of various systems on new building vessels at Vancouver Shipyards to ensure the safe operation of all ship's systems from initial energization to final acceptance.

The Test Specialist works together with test and trials team to achieve planned activities in accordance with project schedule and directs and coordinates unionized employees and Sub-Contractors during commissioning.

The Test Specialist will also work closely with other departments, the Canadian Coast Guard, the Royal Canadian Navy and the Classification Society during planning and commissioning phases.

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

What you'll do:

Engage with Engineering, Requirements and Acceptance (R&A), Client and Classification Society during development and review process of test and commissioning documentation
Develop and define comprehensive commissioning paths and communicate these to Detailed Planning
Support Production, Quality and Safety personnel to ensure that systems/equipment being handed over for testing/commissioning meet the required standard without undue need for rework
Carry out Inspections, tests, set to work and commissioning of systems and equipment in accordance with the relevant documentation and associated referenced documentation, carrying out fault diagnosis and proposing corrective actions
Ensure all procedures, tools and documentation required for the testing, trials, and commissioning activities for completing the new building are available and all the activities are carried out safely, promptly, and efficiently
Identify and record defects/deficiencies during commissioning and test phase, and follow up as required
Report progress of commissioning activities to the Director, Test & Trials to ensure that concerns are identified and addressed and that adherence to schedule to maintained and/or contingency plans are developed
Stay onboard during the sea trial period. Extended stay in Victoria BC if required for commissioning/ test onboard
Monitoring and ensuring adherence to WorkSafe BC, Seaspan Site Safety Procedures and all other relevant Health and Safety directives

What you'll bring:

A Bachelor's degree in Marine, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or a combination of education and experience pertaining to the specific skills required for the position may be considered.
A Marine Engineering Certificate of Competency would be an added advantage.
34 years' experience in new building commissioning and testing projects involving diverse stakeholders in the marine industry
Familiarity with the safe operation and working features of all ship's systems.
Experience with testing and commissioning of ship's propulsion and support systems, electric and electronic equipment and systems.
Demonstration of exemplary business ethics, integrity, and honesty in all situations
Excellent analytical and problemsolving skills; high levels of initiative
Ability to work with and coordinate the activities of people; with attention and energy focused on coordinating various activities to meet schedules and to completing projects within their allotted budgets.
Strong customer service orientation. Demonstrated abilities to understand and translate customer needs into feasible work plans
Strong interpersonal, communication and negotiation skills
Excellent knowledge of the English language, verbal and written

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, maternity and parental leave coverage, childcare benefit partnership, wellness/fitness reimbursement for memberships or registration fees, and an Employee Family Assistance Program (EFAP).
Free onsite 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.

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 Shipyards, Vancouver Drydock and Victoria Shipyards.