Nuclear Quality Assurance Manager – Bantrel

Title of the Job: Nuclear Quality Assurance Manager

Location: Toronto, ON

Job Description: Company DescriptionBantrel is proud to be a leading provider of Engineering, Procurement, Construction and Construction Management (EPC / EPCM) services in Canada.For 40 years we have delivered end-to-end solutions for some of Canada’s most challenging and complex energy, mining, infrastructure and nuclear projects, with an unrelenting focus on safety and quality. Bantrel performs design and procurement services from our primary Calgary, Edmonton and Toronto office locations and delivers construction management and self-perform construction services at various Client sites across Canada.We operate independently but leverage the global expertise of and provide resources to our affiliate Bechtel Corporation, one of the largest EPC companies in the world, and remain Canadian focused including through our other shareholder, McCaig Investments, a respected local family group of businesses and deep community supporter. Our private ownership provides long-term business planning and strategic decision horizons supported by a strong financial position.Job DescriptionWe are currently seeking a qualified Quality Assurance Manager to join our Nuclear team, based out of Toronto, ON. Reporting to the General Manager of Nuclear you will be a champion of nuclear quality assurance program regulatory compliance, welding and NDE and will oversee the implementation of our nuclear quality assurance programs. You will be responsible for the administration and technical direction of a multi-discipline nuclear quality assurance and welding organization and all activities relating to nuclear construction quality program. You will maintain all nuclear certificate of authorization permits, licenses, certification, welding program, interfacing with authorities having jurisdiction, and third-party certification agencies for nuclear activities.The Nuclear Quality Assurance Manager may be assigned to multiple projects and shall ensure that the projects’ quality complies with the Quality Assurance Program and any additional contractual quality requirements.in this full time permanent role and be a champion ofDuties & Responsibilities include:

• Establishes and maintains Quality Assurance Programs and certification to meet the requirements of CSA N299, CSA N285, ASME Section III NCA, NQA-1, and ISO 9001; and is responsible for interfacing with the authorities having jurisdiction.
• Maintain and obtain new certifications and/or permits in provinces and territories as determined by Client Solution and GM Nuclear.
• Determines requirements for and directs preparation of, and/or reviewing, revising, and updating manuals, procedures, and guidelines to ensure that they comply with current federal, provincial acts, regulations, and applicable codes.
• Provides technical and administrative direction, including hiring, performance evaluations and salary actions, for nuclear projects quality and welding specialists.
• Formulates and monitors programs to assure management and clients that the nuclear quality assurance programs conform to policies and requirements.
• Schedule the quality audits and surveillances, coordinate implementation and perform if assigned. Assures that required corrective actions are reported and that follow-up provides satisfactory completion of corrective action.
• Directs and coordinates the resolution of nuclear construction quality challenges which are corporate in scope or have not been resolved at the project level.
• Directs and manages welding program for nuclear construction activities including welding procedures and welder qualification plans.
• Provides nuclear departmental job-hours and budget estimates for new proposals, projects, and certification scope requirements.
• Assign qualified Site Quality Manager, Lead Field Welding Specialist, and other quality personnel to nuclear jobsites and maintain their qualifications’ records.
• Maintains existing process and procedures for nuclear work activities and develops new procedures where required to meet regulatory and/or contractual requirements.
• Directs the formulation of programs for maintaining the professional competence of welding and construction quality personnel within the organization and provides assistance in training and indoctrination programs for corporate management personnel whose activities affect nuclear construction quality.
• Directs the activities of a multi-discipline nuclear construction quality and welding organization.
• Ensure contractual obligations are met and full compliance with all applicable codes, standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Coordinates with their counterparts at Bechtel on nuclear quality issues.

Qualifications

• Minimum 15 years of experience in engineering, construction, or operation of energy, mining, infrastructure, or nuclear businesses, of which 5 years performing Quality functions in a nuclear construction environment. A minimum of 2 years of this experience shall be in supervision of quality activities for a self-perform nuclear construction execution project.
• A recognized degree or diploma in an engineering or scientific discipline. In lieu of a degree or diploma, specialized courses in related engineering and quality disciplines will be considered.
• Holding an industry certification such as ISO, CSA, AWS, ASNT, API, NACE, ABSA WE, nuclear lead auditor, etc. is desirable.
• Knowledge of nuclear quality assurance principles and their application to design, field engineering, field procurement construction, testing and start-up.
• Experience in developing and qualifying welding procedures and welders in accordance with ASME Section III.
• A working knowledge of Non-destructive Examination techniques such as Radiography, Ultrasonics, Magnetic Particle and Liquid Penetrant in accordance with ASME Section III.
• A working knowledge of Canadian and Provincial regulatory and certification agencies, codes and standards associated with the nuclear industry and an understanding of their potential impact when applied to corporate and project work.
• Proficiency in oral and written communication.
• Proficiency in providing direction and on-the-job training to assigned personnel.
• Proficiency in establishing and controlling budgets.
• Proficiency in the use of a PC computer and Microsoft software

Additional InformationOur culture is guided by our , these shape how we treat one another, our Clients, and how we achieve excellence. Bantrel has a long and vibrant history of local community involvement, employee volunteerism, and corporate philanthropy.We offer a competitive compensation package, a great learning environment, interesting & challenging work and the opportunity for career advancement.As part of the recruitment process, successful clearance of applicable pre-employment checks is required which may include Criminal Background/Police Information check, Drug & Alcohol test, Reference checks as well as submittal of Provincial Driver’s Abstract. Please note only those candidates selected for interview will be contacted – all other resumes will be retained for future consideration. No phone calls or unsolicited agency resumes please.

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