Drafting Technologist

Trident Maritime Systems; Vancouver (WA); On-site; USD 65,774 - 70,890; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Extended health and dental benefits

Matching RRSP plan

Educational reimbursement

Paid vacation and personal days

Life and disability insurance coverage

Employee assistance program (EAP)

Professional development and training opportunities

Job summary

A leading defense contractor is looking for a Drafting Technologist to join their team in Vancouver, BC. The role involves creating engineering designs, building information models, and overseeing junior staff. Candidates should have at least five years of experience in shipbuilding and an associate degree in mechanical drafting. Benefits include health insurance, a matching RRSP plan, and educational reimbursement. The position is full-time, in-person, at their North Vancouver office.

Qualifications

• Five years’ experience in Shipbuilding is required.
• Extensive knowledge of Naval Architecture is essential.
• Ability to apply safety standards and adhere to industry regulations.

Responsibilities

• Create and develop engineering designs and technical drawings.
• Build Building Information Models with specialized software.
• Oversee and train junior technologists and drafting staff.

Skills

Design of Insulation Systems

Organizational skills

Collaboration skills

Problem-solving abilities

Communication skills

Education

Associate degree or technical school in mechanical drafting

Tools

CAD tools

Navisworks tools

Job description

Job Post: Drafting technologist

Pay: CAD $90,000.00 – CAD A$97,000.00 per year

Job Description

Trident Naval Systems of Canada Inc, is one of the world's leading defense contractors and a stable Fortune 500 Company that covers the entire spectrum of maritime infrastructure needs. Our focus is on delivering the best-engineered solutions in marine interiors, distributed ship systems, electromechanical solutions, insulation, and automation and control. We are currently recruiting a Drafting technologist to join our dedicated outfitting team at our Vancouver, BC location.

Responsibilities

• Create and develop engineering designs and technical drawings using initial concepts, sketches, engineering calculations, specification sheets, and other reference materials.
• Build Building Information Models with specialized software to produce digital representations of structural and functional elements of buildings and other engineering projects.
• Use computer-assisted design (CAD) tools and drafting workstations.
• Use Navisworks tools.
• Produce design sketches and layout concepts.
• Prepare full documentation packages and complete sets of drawings.
• Review and validate drawings to ensure they meet specifications and design requirements.
• Write technical documentation and reports.
• Produce construction specifications, cost estimates, and material quantities.
• Oversee and train junior technologists, technicians, and drafting staff.

Qualifications

• Knowledge relating to the design of Insulation Systems, Joiner Bulkhead Systems, Sheathing, Ceiling Systems, Deck Covering Systems, Doors, Furniture, Galley Equipment, Gratings and Battens, and to a lesser extent, related plumbing, electrical, HVAC, and piping.
• Ability to apply safety standards and adhere to industry regulations, including T9640-AC-DSP-010_HAB Habitability Design Criteria and Practices Manual, OPNAV INST 9640.1C Shipboard Habitability Program, various MIL-STD’s and MIL-PRF’s, IMO/ FTP Code, SOLAS, and MIL-S-901 Shock Classification.
• Associate degree or technical school in mechanical drafting field. Commiserate experience may be considered.
• Five years’ experience in Shipbuilding is required.
• Extensive knowledge of the Naval Architecture designated engineering field.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Excellent analytical, strategic thinking, and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent collaboration and communication skills.
• Ability to apply safety standards and adhere to industry regulations.

Job Type: Full-time. 40 hours per week

Benefits

• Extended health and dental benefits.
• Matching RRSP plan.
• Educational reimbursement / tuition assistance.
• Paid vacation and personal days.
• Life and disability insurance coverage.
• Employee assistance program (EAP).
• Professional development and training opportunities.

Work Location: In person. 930 West 1 st Street Suite 223, North Vancouver, BC V7P 3N4 Canada