Manager, Quality Assurance

About the role

Reporting to the Director, Quality, the Quality Assurance Manager is responsible for implementation of the project and/or site quality program/plan and site or project‑specific procedures for an assigned project. The Quality Assurance Manager also ensures that the quality and associated documentation for fabricated or installed items meets Code, jurisdictional, customer and internal requirements.

Responsibilities

• Direct quality activities on a project and/or site, communicating with engineering, project management, procurement and fabrication/construction, and other project personnel to ensure QA goals and objectives are met.
• Develop a Project/Site Quality Plan to cover all customer requirements to a level of detail necessary to assure integration within the Quality Assurance Program.
• Prepare project/site quality‑related procedures to meet Code, jurisdictional, customer and internal requirements.
• Participate in Commercial Grade Dedication activities.
• Train quality personnel assigned to the project.
• Liaise with customers, regulatory authorities, subcontractors and/or internal departments on matters related to quality.
• Represent the project/site during quality audits conducted by the customer, regulatory agencies and internal audits.
• Identify quality problems, initiate non‑conformance reports or corrective action requests and verify implementation of dispositions.
• Provide work assignments to project/site quality personnel and prepare reports on the effectiveness of the project quality assurance program.
• Assist in ensuring satisfactory performance regarding the Aecon Nuclear Objectives.
• Ensure quality activities regarding fabrication and installation are planned and controlled.
• Supervise all Quality Assurance and Quality Control personnel assigned to the project and/or site.
• Maintain departmental costs within budget.
• Interface with external stakeholders: meet with customers, suppliers, jurisdictional authorities, unionized supervisors and employees of various disciplines.
• Interface with Senior Management, Project and Shop Management.

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship required due to access to nuclear facilities and security clearance.
• Physical demands: prolonged periods of standing and walking; project site trailer environment; may be required to enter awkward locations to perform verification activities; office environment.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a four‑year engineering program from a recognized university or an equivalent combination of education, technical training and experience.
• Minimum 7‑10 years’ experience in quality assurance related to the nuclear industry.
• Management/leadership experience and training.

Skills

• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Computer literate in MS Office (Access, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.).
• Excellent understanding of the following codes and standards: 10 CFR 50 Appendix B, 10 CFR Part 21, AWS, AISC, ACI, ASME NQA‑1.
• Previous experience with 10 CFR 50 Appendix B and 10 CFR Part 21 is an asset.
• ASME NQA‑1 Nuclear Lead Auditor Certification is an asset.

Benefits