NDE Technician

Seaspan • Victoria, BC

79d • $99,000 - $121,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Victoria Shipyard’s NDE Technician performs Non-Destructive Examinations on
weld 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.

Requirements

• Current valid CGSB MT level 2 is required.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience working as an NDE Technician – Structure and Piping.
• 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

Nice To Haves

• CWB CSA W178.2 level 1 or 2 Welding Inspector certification (or AWS CWI to receive CWB certification) is highly desirable.
• Any other CGSB Certification (UT and/or PT) is highly desirable.
• Relevant trade experience is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Performs daily in-process or final NDE of work. Documents and communicates results to responsible supervisors.
• Reviews NDE requests and results to make sure specifications, class rules, work instructions and SOP requirements have been met.
• Ensures non-destructive tests are completed in accordance with approved procedures, NDT plan or QC/engineering requirements.
• Attends formal inspections with customers and regulatory bodies if required. Documents all non-conformities and provides results to responsible supervisors and the Quality Department.
• Works with trade and area supervisors/managers to improve in-process quality.
• Performs gap analyses of work instructions and SOPs for trade specific systems. Communicates results to respective area and assists in modifying or adding work instructions and SOPs as required.
• Performs periodic audits of suppliers to ensure compliance with contract requirements.
• Coordinating between production, QC and NDT service provider to make sure NDT requests with sufficient information submitted to NDE service provider.

Benefits

• 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 things such as extended health care (i.e. paramedical services for 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).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed