Area Manager, Pipe

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, . V7P 2R1

What you’ll do

• Verifies completion of pipefitting production work for each phase of the block / zone / ship. Conducts necessary inspections and reports results to senior management.
• 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 in order 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. Initiates timely corrective action plans necessary to maintain overall schedule alignment.
• 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.
• Directly manages Pipe General Supervisors.
• 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 skillset 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

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