Overview
As a Welding and Materials Testing Engineer, you will be responsible for Mechanical testing for development of welding procedures, supporting technical department and production team, conducting failure analysis on materials and welding related issues, etc. This internship will provide exposure to weld and material testing 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 2 Pemberton Avenue, North Vancouver, V7P 2R2
What you’ll do:
Assist in preparation of Welding and Material Specimens.
Support performing tests in Metallurgical Laboratory.
Support Welding Quality Management System (WQMS) reports
Assist in reviewing/organizing Working Instructions and Procedures.
Assist in Calibration Process.
Work on projects assigned by Welding Engineering and Welding Quality Senior Manager
What you’ll bring:
Enrolled in the 2nd or 3rd year of a Metallurgical/Materials Engineer or Welding Technologist program. Students must also have a strong curiosity about Project Management/Contracts.
Good knowledge of different Mechanical Testing for Materials and Welds
Familiar with 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
Why you’ll love working here:
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: September 5, 2023
End Date: December 22, 2022
About us:
Seaspan Shipyards: 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 about our InternSHIP Program, visit our website: www.seaspan.com/internships-at-seaspan/
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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 reasonable accommodation during the recruitment process, please let us know, and we will work with you to support your request.