Supervisor, Steel

Seaspan•Esquimalt, BC

10d•CA$112,500 - CA$137,500•Onsite

About The Position

The incumbent is accountable for the safe, productive and efficient execution of Steel work at Victoria Shipyards. Responsibilities include providing direction to charge-hands and the steel fitting workforce for all projects carried out within the shipyard, ensuring they are appropriately manned and supervised to meet schedule and customer requirements, and that all work is carried out in accordance with shipyard safety, quality and classification society standards and procedures. The incumbent shall provide support for departmental leadership, direction and motivation, ensuring that acceptable productivity and quality levels are consistently maintained. The incumbent shall provide assistance in the initiative and direction for continued process improvement within welding department. This position is required to be fully on-site based at 825 Admirals Road, Victoria.

Requirements

Grade 12 education plus red seal certification as a metal fabricator trade
A minimum of 5 – 7 years’ experience managing ship repair/construction projects
Demonstrating a high standard of business conduct and ethics; dealing with all situations and issues with integrity and honesty
Extensive knowledge of DND, Lloyds, DMV-GL, and ABS regulatory standards as they pertain to ship repair.
Excellent communication skills in the English language, both verbal and written, including knowledge of correct marine terminology
Ability to communicate effectively with customers, management and workforce.
Excellent technical, analytical, problem solving, communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills
Knowledge of SMC Corporate policies and procedures
Ability to read and interpret technical drawings
Knowledge of safety practices and procedures

Nice To Haves

Current CSA W47.1 Steel Welding Supervisor certification would be beneficial

Responsibilities

Oversees steel projects by maintaining manpower loading as dictated by work schedules, providing information, planning and direction for charge-hands, monitoring projects through the various stages to ensure workmanship meets SMC Quality Policy, applicable codes, VSL Standard Operating Procedures, customer requirements and that work is completed within the allocated budget and schedule
Work in conjunction with the, Welding Superintendent and Steel Superintendent, Technical Services and Procurement Services to ensure that technical information and materials meet welding and schedule requirements
Work in conjunction with the appropriate department Superintendent to ensure that steel fitter charge-hands and workers comply with VSL safety and quality standards
Provides leadership to charge-hands and workers by providing guidance and training where needed to maintain appropriate standards, taking disciplinary action when required, and ensuring compliance with WorkSafeBC regulations
Improve departmental skill and productivity levels by liaising with Welding and Steel Superintendents and departmental charge hands in assessing skill and work habits of individual employees
Ensures regular maintenance and safety inspections of shop equipment & facilities, ensuring deficiencies are quickly rectified.
Allocates manpower to projects in accordance schedule and priorities, assigning workers with the skill and ability to complete tasks efficiently
Monitors work progress with steel fitter charge-hands and assess project status
Work in conjunction with all staff to improve worker safety and reduce incidents
Ensure accurate time keeping and vacation scheduling.
Work in conjunction with facility manager to ensure shop equipment is maintained and procured in a cost-effective manner

Benefits

annual bonus
pension plan matching
competitive salary
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
$500 personal spending account
Employee Family Assistance Program (EFAP)