Area Manager, Pipe

Area Manager, Pipe (JSS)

The Area Manager, Pipe (JSS) works with the Trade Manager (Pipe) and is responsible for managing and directing all production activities within a specific Ship. The position must ensure safety, quality, cost, and schedule alignment of the piping in blocks and zones within the defined area. This position will require daily liaison with Management, Safety, Quality & Accuracy Control, and Trade Personnel.

Note : Due to business needs, this position is required to be fully on-site based at 50 Pemberton Avenue, North Vancouver, B.C. V7P 2R1.

What you’ll do

• Verifies completion of pipefitting production work for each phase of the block / zone / ship and conducts necessary inspections.
• Responsible for the safety of all employees working in assigned Ship.
• Implements HSEQ plans on shop floor and strives to eliminate safety hazards at every opportunity.
• Manages and coordinates work and schedules with Pipe General Supervisors, subcontractors, and vendors within Ship.
• Ensures schedules are managed to current installation methods and technologies to complete work with minimal disruption to other SOC activities.
• Monitors and reports safety, quality, cost, and schedule performance for all work in assigned Ship and advises senior management if deviations are anticipated, initiating timely corrective action plans.
• Coordinates assigned zone schedules with the Planning & Production Control Department by determining optimal sequencing of events in support of major vessel milestones.
• Provides recommendations to Pipe Trade Manager for trade improvements (related to training, equipment or process) necessary for optimal build strategy implementation.
• Supervises investigation of workplace incidents and ensures Drug & Alcohol Checklist and testing are completed when required.
• Works with Supply Chain to resolve material, quality, and schedule issues.
• Active daily management and maintenance of Seaspan Production Systems.
• Directly manages and develops General Supervisors into a hard‑working team.
• Monitors team performance, coaches General Supervisors, initiates and follows through on necessary improvements, and recognizes worker performance.
• Assists in the resolution of owner, regulatory body, and statutory issues that arise during the construction period.
• Leads by example and demonstrates Seaspan’s Core Values.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

What you’ll bring

Why you'll love working here

The estimated salary for this position is $135,000 - $165,000. In determining final salary, Seaspan considers many factors including the successful candidate’s skill set 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.

NOC : 72012

Language Requirement : English

For more information, please contact recruit@seaspan.com

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‑seaw vessels. Seaspan Shipyards operations include Vancouver Shipyards, Vancouver Drydock and Victoria Shipyards.

To learn more, visit 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.

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