Quality Assurance/Compliance Manager

About the role

The QA/QC Manager ensures the quality management system (QMS) is fully implemented in an organized and efficient manner. This role involves delegating and assigning tasks to QA/QC Supervisors and collaborating closely with engineering, construction, fabrication, and repair departments. The QA/QC Manager reports to the VP of Compliance.

Responsibilities

• Manage and oversee project quality to ensure compliance with codes, standards, regulations, equipment specifications, and QMS requirements.
• Advance quality achievement and performance improvement throughout the organization.
• Develop and implement the QMS for planning, fabrication, inspection, documentation, and operations activities, including:
  • Planning duties within the QA/QC staff and related work schedules.
  • Establishing service standards for end users (internal departments or external customers).
  • Identifying and developing QA/QC personnel certification requirements and continuing education/training needs.
• Provide leadership, mentorship, and direction to all QA/QC personnel.
• Take full responsibility for hold-point releases once all QMS functions are completed and equipment is ready for the next work stage.
• Develop and implement risk-based inspection (RBI) activities and processes using API 580 and similar programs to create internal standard practices.
• Manage plant integrity through a failure analysis reporting system and follow up on recommendations.
• Oversee supervision of all visual inspections and NDE, including third-party subcontractors.
• Manage inspection, NDE, and testing plans for new construction, repair work, and alterations.
• Identify and develop solutions to correct inspection function deficiencies.
• Manage construction processes, plant equipment, inspection and NDE personnel certification, and QMS internal audits.
• Ensure correct codes, standards, job specifications, project procedures, federal, and provincial regulations are properly identified, specified, and met or exceeded.
• Develop and monitor project QA/QC budgets.
• Create and administer inspection planning, weld/welder tracking, RBI, fitness-for-service (FFS), and reporting programs.
• Supervise safe storage and verification of all project-related documentation, both paper and electronic.
• Develop and manage non-conformance, deficiencies, and reporting programs, including root cause analysis.
• Experience in shutdown planning and execution.

Requirements

• 15+ years of working experience as a professional engineer within the pressure equipment industry (structural steel background is an asset).
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in quality inspection of pressure equipment in a plant or fabrication/repair organization.
• API 510, 570, and 653 certifications; Alberta in-service inspector certification; CSA W178.2 Level 2 (Level 3 is an asset).
• API 571 and 580 supplementary certifications and Alberta Welding Examiner certification are assets.
• Advanced knowledge of qualifying ASME WPS and welder/welding operator qualifications, including local regulation requirements.
• Advanced knowledge of welding inspection and related NDE methods (MT, PT, UT, and RT), including ASME Sec. V requirements.
• Experience performing corrosion monitoring and API 579-1/ASME FFS-1 fitness-for-service (FFS) analysis of pressure equipment.
• Advanced knowledge of project-specific documentation related to new equipment turnover for installation, inspection, testing, repairs, and alterations.
• Advanced knowledge of safety programs.
• Experience managing field engineering, inspection, and NDE related to all QA/QC functions.
• Experience in project planning, execution, management, and communication with all engineering groups.
• Ability to work within strict deadlines and under pressure while maintaining professionalism.
• Must be 21+ years of age and pass a Level 2 background check.

Skills

• Advanced ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, with all internal departments, suppliers, subcontractors, and regulatory authorities.
• Strong coordination and organization skills with strict emphasis on accuracy and attention to detail.
• Advanced experience working with local jurisdictional and regulatory authorities.
• Good verbal and written communication skills, including advanced knowledge of AWS A3.0 Welding Terms and Definitions.