NDT Data Technician

Seaspan ULC; North Vancouver; On-site; CAD 74,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Pension plan matching

Comprehensive health and wellness plan

Parking included

Transit shuttle service

Job summary

Seaspan Shipyards is seeking an NDT Data Management Technician to oversee NDT databases, reports, and performance metrics during vessel construction. The role is on-site at 50 Pemberton Avenue, North Vancouver, reporting to the NDT Supervisor.

You will coordinate with stakeholders, manage requests, and support scheduling and KPI delivery. Ideal candidates bring 3+ years in steel structure manufacturing or QC, NDT knowledge (CWB VT1 required; CGSB MT2 desirable), and strong organizational skills

Qualifications

• 3+ years in steel structure manufacturing or quality control.
• NDT practices knowledge; CWB VT1 certification required; CGSB MT2 desirable.
• Bachelor’s degree or technical certification in relevant field is an asset.
• Strong organizational and administrative skills.
• Advanced Excel and MS Office proficiency.
• Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to obtain reliability security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Review all NDT documentation for accuracy and completeness; initiate revisions or updates as required.
• Support the implementation and configuration of new NDT databases and performance metrics for each vessel.
• Communicates with stakeholders to address findings and resolve issues related to documentation or NDT job execution.
• Assists in maintaining the NDT delivery schedule and implementing key performance metrics.
• Receives, reviews, and processes NDT requests/reports, assigning tasks to NDT technicians and updating internal databases as required.
• Monitor the progress of NDT tasks by following up with requesters and technicians to ensure timely completion aligned with the production schedule.
• Generate and submit weekly progress reports to the NDT Supervisor, detailing outstanding work, ongoing activities, and completed tasks across various projects.
• Contribute to the development of documentation templates and process improvements for the NDT department.
• Performs additional duties as assigned.
• Overtime may be required.

Skills

NDT practices

Excel

Documentation management

Stakeholder communication

Reliability clearance eligibility

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field

Technical certification in Materials & Welding Engineering Technology

Job description

Job Description

The NDT Data Management Technician is responsible for maintaining and overseeing NDT databases, reports, and performance metrics throughout the build phase of new vessel construction programs. Key responsibilities include updating and managing databases, reviewing NDT records for accuracy, ensuring timely report delivery, coordinating with stakeholders on NDT status, and handling incoming NDT requests as required. This position reports directly to the NDT Supervisor.

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

What You’ll Do

• Review all NDT documentation for accuracy and completeness; initiate revisions or updates as required.
• Support the implementation and configuration of new NDT databases and performance metrics for each vessel.
• Communicates with stakeholders to address any findings in resolve issues related to documentation or NDT job execution.
• Assists in maintaining the NDT delivery schedule and implementing key performance metrics.
• Receives, reviews, and processes NDT requests/reports, assigning tasks to NDT technicians and updating internal databases as required.
• Monitor the progress of NDT tasks by following up with requesters and technicians to ensure timely completion aligned with the production schedule.
• Generate and submit weekly progress reports to the NDT Supervisor, detailing outstanding work, ongoing activities, and completed tasks across various projects.
• Contribute to the development of documentation templates and process improvements for the NDT department.
• Performs additional duties as assigned.
• Overtime may be required.

What You’ll Bring

• Minimum of 3 years' experience in steel structure manufacturing or quality control, along with at least 2 years of administrative experience.
• Solid knowledge and understanding of NDT practices is required. Certifications such as CWB VT1 is required and CGSB MT2 is highly desirable.
• A bachelor’s degree or technical certification in a relevant field, such as Material and Welding Engineering Technology, is considered an asset.
• High organizational and administrative skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, with advanced Excel skills required.
• Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• High attention to detail, with strong problem-solving and analytical thinking abilities.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize in a fast-paced environment and follow through on tasks.
• Eligible to obtain reliability security clearance.
• High organizational and administrative skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, with advanced Excel skills required.
• Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• High attention to detail, with strong problem-solving and analytical thinking abilities.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize in a fast-paced environment and follow through on tasks.
• Eligible to obtain reliability security clearance.

Why you’ll 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 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, $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.

The estimated salary for this position is $73,800 - $90,200. In determining final salary, Seaspan considers many factors including the successful Candidate’s skills 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.

Cheryl Van Duzen

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-sea vessels. Seaspan Shipyards operations include Vancouver Shipyards, Vancouver Drydock and Victoria Shipyards.

To learn more, visit our website: 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 [e-mail] for confidential support. We are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible environment.