NDE Technician

Job Description

Victoria Shipyard’s NDE Technician performs Non-Destructive Examinations on welds or parts as per requests originated by production or QC. The position ensures specifications, class rules, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and work instructions are followed/met at each stage of construction. The successful candidate will perform daily in-process NDE inspections to identify non-conformities with code and contract requirements, develop corrective actions and communicate requirements to shop personnel. This role might be requested to support afternoon shift team and/or support NDE coordination when required. The NDE Technician works closely with the NDE Coordinator and Sr. NDE Technician and directly reports to the Welding QC Supervisor.

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

What You’ll Do

• Perform daily in-process or final NDE of work. Document and communicate results to responsible supervisors.
• Review NDE requests and results to make sure specifications, class rules, work instructions and SOP requirements have been met.
• Ensure non-destructive tests are completed in accordance with approved procedures, NDT plan or QC/engineering requirements.
• Attend formal inspections with customers and regulatory bodies if required. Document all non-conformities and provide results to responsible supervisors and the Quality Department.
• Work with trade and area supervisors/managers to improve in-process quality.
• Perform gap analyses of work instructions and SOPs for trade specific systems. Communicate results to respective area and assist in modifying or adding work instructions and SOPs as required.
• Perform periodic audits of suppliers to ensure compliance with contract requirements.
• Coordinate between production, QC and NDT service provider to ensure NDT requests with sufficient information are submitted to NDE service provider.

What You’ll Bring

• Current valid CGSB MT level 2 is required.
• CWB CSA W178.2 level 1 or 2 Welding Inspector certification (or AWS CWI to receive CWB certification) is highly desirable.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience working as an NDE Technician – Structure and Piping.
• Any other CGSB Certification (UT and/or PT) is highly desirable.
• Relevant trade experience is desirable.
• Detailed understanding of the fabrication, installation, commissioning and testing of trade specific systems.
• Solid understanding of quality control and inspection procedures.
• Proven ability to read and understand manufacturing/shop drawings.
• Proven ability to develop Quality Plans and Inspection and Test Plans.
• Strong technical skills including an understanding of quality techniques and their application.
• Technical understanding of all common NDE techniques and their application to meet contract, regulatory and statutory requirements for trade specific systems.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Strong technical writing skills.
• Customer service focus.
• Demonstrated initiative, creativity and integrity.
• Excellent digital literacy including Microsoft Word/Excel/Outlook.
• Proven ability to multi-task, prioritize and problem solve.
• Good judgement and reasoning skills.
• Ability to work with limited direction.
• Ability to acquire Industrial Security Clearance.

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 extended health care (paramedical services such as 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).

The estimated salary for this position is $99,000 - $121,000. In determining final salary, Seaspan considers many factors including the successful candidate’s skills 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.

About Us

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.

To learn more, visit our website: www.seaspan.com

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. In compliance with ITAR, the successful 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. The successful candidate will be required to maintain their security clearance throughout their employment in this position.

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 any 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.