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Quality Control Supervisor

United Engineers & Constructors, Inc. - 24 Jobs
Kincardine, ON
Full-time
Management
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Paid Time Off
Bonuses & Incentives
Posted 20 days ago
Salary: $55.00 - $65.00 per hour

At United we are a team of engineers, builders, planners and thinkers that design and build today's infrastructure, for tomorrow. We come to work every day committed to drive growth and deliver projects that matter for our clients, ourselves, and our communities. Through our work in the nuclear, conventional generation, renewable and power delivery markets, we create resilient infrastructure to last generations.

ABOUT THE PROJECT

The Shoreline Power Group is a Joint Venture of Aecon, United Engineers & Constructors and SNC-Lavalin. Shoreline Power Group will be completing the Fuel Channel and Feeder Replacement (FCFR) project. The joint venture has been awarded a contract by Bruce Power to execute the Unit 3 FCFR at the Bruce Nuclear Generating Station in Kincardine, Ontario. This project is part of Bruce Power's Life Extension Program, which will allow Bruce Power's CANDU units to continue to operate safely through to 2064, the project is the centerpiece of the Major Component Replacement (MCR) program to replace the main components of the reactor. Unit 3 is the second of six reactors being replaced by Bruce Power through the MCR program. The scope of work includes the removal and replacement of calandria tubes, pressure tubes, and feeders for Unit 3, as well as construction management and trade labor. Work is scheduled to commence in Aug 2023, with expected completion in the third quarter of 2032.

PURPOSE OF THE POSITION

The Project Quality Assurance Supervisor reports to the Project Quality Manager (PQM) and is responsible for the management of all quality functions and duties as related to the FCFR construction activities performed under the JV QA Program. The Project Quality Supervisor will have authority to implement and maintain an Integrated Quality Management Plan (IQMP); The PQS is the management representative who has authority and responsibility to identify aspects affecting quality and report them to the Project Quality Manager; resolve quality matters; and has responsibility, authority, and organizational freedom, along with those responsible for verification, audit and program review functions, to:

  • Identify and record quality problems and problems related to the effective implementation of the IQMP.
  • Initiate, recommend, monitor, trend and report implementation of actions required to address quality related issues or provide solutions to such problems through designated channels.
  • Verify and confirm implementation and effectiveness of solutions; and,
  • Control further processing, delivery, or installation of a nonconforming item or service until a disposition has been obtained.

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING

  • The PQS and quality personnel responsible for the verification, examination, testing and audit activities have direct access to a level of management necessary to ensure that appropriate quality assurance and quality control actions are implemented. The PQS is responsible:
  • To support Project site team on all matters pertaining to quality.
  • To report conditions affecting quality to the Quality Manager.
  • To manage the Quality Team reporting into him/her.
  • To assist with planning, establishing, documenting, and maintaining the Project Quality Plan.
  • To assist with directing the performance of internal and external quality audits including audits and assessments conducted on suppliers.
  • For verification of procurement documents, procured items and services for construction and installation work.
  • To assist with the indoctrination and training of project management and staff as defined in the Project Execution Plan and IQMP.
  • For maintaining qualification records of QA & QC personnel on file.
  • To participate with the selection and assignment of Project Quality Personnel to ensure they are trained, qualified, competent, and where required certified to perform the assigned functions.
  • To assign personnel to review contract requirements pertaining to quality.
  • For evaluating and selecting suppliers and subcontractors.
  • For reviewing and accepting of customer free issue items and supporting documentation; and
  • Work with Project Management team to ensure that our Quality Objectives are met.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Manage and control inspectors.

WHAT WE NEED FROM YOU

    • College Education, Engineering Technology or CWB level 2 certification.
    • Experience and knowledge with Nuclear Codes & Standards, and an understanding of Nuclear Safety Culture.
    • Experience with managing a Nuclear Quality Team, interfacing with Project Team and customer representatives.
    • Experience with working in a nuclear facility and interfacing with the facility owner.
    • Experience in developing and/or managing audit systems.
    • Experience with replacement Fuel Channel components and Feeder Pipe would be an asset.

OTHER QUALIFICATIONS

  • Our background check process includes a full security check and clearance process as well as reference checks. The security clearance process includes a comprehensive list of previous residences, employment, education and other pertinent information. Those with a valid Bruce Power security clearance are strongly preferred.

United offers a benefit rich offering to our employees. United provides access to Extended Heath Care, Vision Coverage, Dental Coverage, Health Spending Accounts, Critical Illness Coverage, Life and AD&D Coverage and Disability Coverage for Short and Long Term Disability. United supports life balance by offering a competitive PTO program in addition to paid holidays. We enjoy a great wellness program with regular incentives.