Pipe fitter Jobs in Vancouver, BC

Area Manager, Pipe

Seaspan ULC is seeking an Area Manager, Pipe. The role is fully onsite at 50 Pemberton Avenue, North Vancouver, B.C.

Job Description

As the Area Manager, Pipe (JSS) you will work with the Trade Manager (Pipe) and be responsible for managing and directing all production activities within a specific Ship. You must ensure safety, quality, cost, and schedule alignment of the piping in blocks and zones within your defined area. Daily liaison is required with Management, Safety, Quality & Accuracy Control, and Trade Personnel.

What You’ll Do

• Verify completion of pipefitting production work for each phase of the block, zone, and ship, conduct necessary inspections, and report results to senior management.
• Ensure the safety of all employees working in the assigned ship.
• Implement HSEQ plans on the shop floor and strive to eliminate safety hazards at every opportunity.
• Manage and coordinate work and schedules with Pipe General Supervisors, subcontractors, and vendors within the ship.
• Ensure schedules are managed to current installation methods and technologies to complete work with minimal disruption to other SOC activities.
• Monitor and report safety, quality, cost and schedule performance for all work in the assigned ship and advise senior management of anticipated deviations; initiate timely corrective action plans as needed.
• Coordinate assigned zone schedules with Planning & Production Control by determining optimal sequencing of events to support major vessel milestones.
• Provide recommendations to the Pipe Trade Manager for trade improvements (training, equipment or process) necessary for optimal build strategy implementation.
• Supervise investigation of workplace incidents and ensure Drug & Alcohol Checklist and testing are completed when required.
• Work with Supply Chain to resolve material, quality and schedule issues.
• Actively manage and maintain Seaspan Production Systems daily.
• Directly manage and develop General Supervisors into a hard‑working team.
• Monitor team performance, coach General Supervisors, initiate and follow through on necessary improvements, and recognize worker performance.
• Assist in resolution of owner, regulatory body and statutory issues that arise during the construction period.
• Lead by example and demonstrate Seaspan’s Core Values.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What You’ll Bring

Why You’ll Love Working Here

Salary

The estimated salary for this position is $135,000 - $165,000.

Other Details

NOC : 72012

Language Requirement : English

For more information, please contact recruit@seaspan.com

About 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—cruise ships and deep‑sea vessels. Seaspan operations include Vancouver Shipyards, Vancouver Drydock, and Victoria Shipyards.

Security Clearance

This position may involve defense articles and / or technical data regulated by the U.S. International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and the U.S. Arms Export Control Act. The candidate will be subject to a security clearance through the Canadian Controlled Goods Program as regulated by the Controlled Goods Regulations and Defense Production Act, and must maintain this clearance throughout employment.

EEO and Accessibility

Seaspan is committed to Employment Equity, supports diversity in the workplace, and encourages applications from all qualified individuals—including women, members of visible minorities, Indigenous persons, and persons with disabilities. If you require accommodations at any stage of the recruitment process, please reach out to our Talent Acquisition team at recruit@seaspan.com for confidential support. We are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible environment.

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