About the role#
This 8-month internship focuses on the maintenance and engineering of tugs and barges. You will work with our teams to expand a preventative maintenance program. The goal is to improve lifecycle maintenance, survey planning, resource management, and equipment reliability.
What you'll do#
- Identify gaps in our current maintenance system capabilities.
- Collaborate with the maintenance and engineering team to implement system improvements.
- Integrate new information into existing maintenance plans.
- Develop updated guidelines for system functionality and proper usage methods.
What you'll need#
- A background in Mechanical, Electrical, Integration, or Industrial Engineering.
- Strong organizational skills and above-average computer proficiency.
- Ability to work well in a team and the discipline to work independently.
- Strong attention to detail and intellectual curiosity.
- Experience or knowledge in the marine industry is an asset.
- Willingness to regularly visit vessels and various areas of our shipyard facilities.
Location & details#
- Location: North Vancouver, British Columbia.
- Term: Winter 2027 to Summer 2027 (January 4, 2027, to August 27, 2027).
- Modality: This position is fully on-site.
- Employment: Full-time paid internship.
About Seaspan ULC
Seaspan ULC operates as a group of Canadian companies focused on marine transportation and shipbuilding. The business provides ship repair, refit services, and commercial ferry operations along the West Coast. Founded in 1886, the organization maintains its headquarters in North Vancouver. It employs over 2,500 people to support coastal commerce.
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