Intern, Welding (Centre of Excellence (COE) Lab) (4 Months)
Seaspan ULC
Date: 1 week ago
City: North Vancouver, BC
Contract type: Full time
Job Description
Through the National Shipbuilding Strategy (NSS), the Government of Canada has embarked on one of the largest procurement projects since the Second World War. The NSS is a nation-building effort to create a sustainable Canadian shipbuilding industry, secure long-term job opportunities and build the next generation of ships for the Canadian Coast Guard and Royal Canadian Navy. Through its NSS–related work, Seaspan Shipyards is owning the redevelopment of our domestic shipbuilding industry on the West Coast and delivering on the promise of ships built in Canada, by Canadians.
The Intern, COE lab will be responsible for conducting some mechanical testing, supporting technical department and production team, conducting failure and root cause analysis on welding related issues, etc. This internship will provide exposure to weld/material testing procedure in one of a kind metallurgical testing lab, with a team of professional engineers in one of the largest shipbuilding programs of our time.
Note: Due to business needs, this position is required to be fully on-site based at our Operations Center at 50 Pemberton Avenue, North Vancouver.
What You’ll Do
Start Date of Internship: January 6 th , 2025
End Date of Internship: May 2 nd , 2025
Please submit your Resume, Cover Letter and Academic Transcript as one PDF document.
Application Closing Date: Sunday October 20 th , 2024 at 11:59pm PST.
Please note: if we receive a large volume of applications, we may need to close this posting ahead of the closing date, therefore, we recommend applying early. Only those applicants under consideration will be contacted.
To learn more about our InternSHIP Program, visit our website: www.seaspan.com/internships-at-seaspan/
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. Furthermore, we are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible environment. If you require accommodation during the recruitment process, please let us know, and we will work with you to support your request.
Through the National Shipbuilding Strategy (NSS), the Government of Canada has embarked on one of the largest procurement projects since the Second World War. The NSS is a nation-building effort to create a sustainable Canadian shipbuilding industry, secure long-term job opportunities and build the next generation of ships for the Canadian Coast Guard and Royal Canadian Navy. Through its NSS–related work, Seaspan Shipyards is owning the redevelopment of our domestic shipbuilding industry on the West Coast and delivering on the promise of ships built in Canada, by Canadians.
The Intern, COE lab will be responsible for conducting some mechanical testing, supporting technical department and production team, conducting failure and root cause analysis on welding related issues, etc. This internship will provide exposure to weld/material testing procedure in one of a kind metallurgical testing lab, with a team of professional engineers in one of the largest shipbuilding programs of our time.
Note: Due to business needs, this position is required to be fully on-site based at our Operations Center at 50 Pemberton Avenue, North Vancouver.
What You’ll Do
- Assist in performing different mechanical testing.
- Support in updating of working procedures in COE Lab.
- Support Welding Quality Management System (WQMS) initiative.
- Assist in reviewing/organizing COE Lab Database.
- Work on special project as assigned by Welding Engineering and Welding Quality Senior Manager.
- Enrollment in the 2nd or 3rd year of a Metallurgical/Materials Engineer or Welding Technologist degree program. Students must also have a strong curiosity about Project Management/Contracts.
- Good knowledge of shipbuilding Welding processes and national/international welding codes, rules, and standards.
- Innovative thinking skills, with the tenacity to get to the source of truth
- Outstanding integrity and honesty in all situations
- Strong communication, interpersonal and organization skills
- Excellent knowledge of the English language, verbal and written
- Outstanding MS office skills
- A supportive learning environment, great team culture and hands-on experience and training.
- Opportunity to grow your career and connect with like-minded students.
- 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.
- A supportive learning environment, great team culture and hands-on experience and training.
- Opportunity to grow your career and connect with like-minded students.
- 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.
Start Date of Internship: January 6 th , 2025
End Date of Internship: May 2 nd , 2025
Please submit your Resume, Cover Letter and Academic Transcript as one PDF document.
Application Closing Date: Sunday October 20 th , 2024 at 11:59pm PST.
Please note: if we receive a large volume of applications, we may need to close this posting ahead of the closing date, therefore, we recommend applying early. Only those applicants under consideration will be contacted.
To learn more about our InternSHIP Program, visit our website: www.seaspan.com/internships-at-seaspan/
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. Furthermore, we are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible environment. If you require accommodation during the recruitment process, please let us know, and we will work with you to support your request.
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