Quality Control Technician III Paint

The Paint - Quality Control Technician III is responsible for in process formal inspections for all specific paint systems and activities at all stages of construction. The role is responsible to ensure specifications as per NACE Standard class rules standard operating procedures (SOPs) and work instructions are implemented at each stage of construction. The paint technician performs daily quality control inspections to identify nonconformities with contract requirements develops corrective actions and communicates requirements to shop personnel. This position will also involve data collection and filing of quality evidence as part of the coating technical file. The paint technician provides technical oversight and direction for structural and outfit systems. Participates in the development of technical binders and reports.

Due to business needs this position is required to be fully on-site at 50 Pemberton Avenue North Vancouver.

What youll do

• Inspect and test paint batches for color viscosity durability and finish quality.
• Follow ITP for daily process inspection for Pre-Blast Pre-Paint and Final paint inspection.
• Reviews specifications class rules work instructions and SOPs to determine paint quality requirements for each contract.
• Develops new construction and paint projects Inspection and Test Plans for painting specific systems.
• Ensure plans are implemented in accordance with contract requirements.
• Identify defects inconsistencies or contamination in paint products
• Produces and signs final inspection reports that are deliverable as objective quality evidence to the customer.
• Support continuous improvement of paint quality processes
• Attend formal inspections with customers and regulatory bodies. Documents all defects nonconformities and provide results to responsible supervisors and Customer/Class as required.
• Works with paint area supervisors to improve in-process quality.
• Performs gap analyses of procedures work instructions and forms for painting specific systems.
• Communicates results to respective areas and assists in developing and modifying procedures work instructions and forms as required.
• Performs periodic audits of paint specific suppliers to ensure compliance with contract requirements.
• Performs additional duties as assigned.

What youll bring

• Must have minimum CIP AMPP NACE level 2 or working towards NACE level 3.
• Diploma in paint discipline (Marine Mechanical Naval Architect Electrical Engineering or Geomatics /equivalent Surveying measuring background preferred) or Red Seal Trades Certificate
• 10-12 years experience in shipyards or complex manufacturing industry or an equivalent combination of education and experience or
• 10-12 years experience as a surveyor or an equivalent combination of education and experience will be an asset.
• Technical understanding of NDT techniques and their application to meet contract regulatory and statutory requirements for trade specific systems will be an asset.
• Prior Quality/Accuracy Control or Quality Assurance experience is desirable.
• Formal quality assurance certifications desirable.
• Understanding of the fabrication installation commissioning and testing of paint specific systems.
• Working knowledge of quality control and inspection procedures.
• Ability to develop Quality Plans and Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs).
• Technical skills include an understanding of quality techniques their application to shipbuilding and the ability to read and interpret technical specifications and drawings.
• Strong Communication skills and customer service focus.
  Technical writing skills.
• Advanced computer skills including Outlook / Word / Excel / PowerPoint / Visio / SharePoint /
• Ability to multi-task prioritize and problem solve.
• Good judgment and reasoning skills.
• Ability to work with limited direction.
• Understanding of the fabrication installation commissioning and testing of paint specific systems.
• Working knowledge of quality control and inspection procedures.
• Ability to develop Quality Plans and Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs).
• Technical skills include an understanding of quality techniques their application to shipbuilding and the ability to read and interpret technical specifications and drawings.
• Strong Communication skills and customer service focus.
  Technical writing skills.
• Advanced computer skills including Outlook / Word / Excel / PowerPoint / Visio / SharePoint /
• Ability to multi-task prioritize and problem solve.
• Good judgment and reasoning skills.

Why youll 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 candidates 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 $500 personal spending account and an Employee Family Assistance Program (EFAP).
• Parking is included and to assist those that are using transit we operate a complimentary shuttle bus Monday through Friday with various pick up and drop off points around North Vancouver.
• Free on-site gym.

The estimated salary for this position is $99000 - $121000. In determining final salary Seaspan considers many factors including the successful Candidates skills and experience as well as position location and internal equity. The final base salary offer will be at the Companys sole discretion and presented as part of a competitive total compensation package.

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