Section Manager, Inspection Services (Non Destructive Examination)

Bruce Power•Kincardine, ON

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Working at Bruce Power, you can enjoy the benefits of small-town living with outdoor adventures and a rewarding career. As part of our progressive, diverse, and inclusive workplace, you will work in a Safety-First environment, supporting challenging and impactful nuclear projects like our Life Extension Program and medical isotope production. Ongoing training and development are part of every job, offering constant growth and skill-building potential. In support of achieving excellence and business results through safe, reliable operations, our Quality Assurance division is currently hiring for a Section Manager, Inspection Services. This posting is to fill an existing vacancy within our organization. This is a permanent, full-time position which offers a competitive benefits, compensation and pension package and is located on site in Tiverton, Ontario. The Quality division is committed to enabling the organization to get it right the first time to support safe operations and project excellence. As part of our Quality team, the Section Manager, Quality Inspections is accountable for managing a section that performs Inspection services and provides Inspection reports in accordance with applicable legislation, policies, programs, procedures, and agreements.

Requirements

Knowledge of business operations, organization, functions, operating policies and procedures, regulations, and license requirements.
Working knowledge of CSA N286 and other CSA standards as they apply to CANDU Nuclear plants.
Experience managing Non Destructive Examination and Quality Control programs.
Experience in performing inspections for major construction projects and operational scopes of work.
Experience in administering inspections under a defined Quality Assurance program.
Experience in supervising staff and addressing Labour Relations issues as part of a unionized workforce.
Excellent analytical and problem solving skills
Excellent organization, planning, time management and project management abilities.
Proven ability to meet deadlines with grace under pressure.
Excellent level of written, verbal and presentation skills.
Ability to establish excellent working relationships with both internal and external stakeholders.
Completion of Grade XII plus 2 years' further concentrated study in a technical discipline or in a related field or by having the equivalent combination of education and work experience in a related field.
A minimum of 8 years, and up to and including 10 years of relevant work experience in Non Destructive Testing and Quality Control methods or a related field.
Requires knowledge of material science, industrial metallurgy, electrical, instrumentation & control, chemistry, and industrial methodology, in order to supervise the performance of Quality Control / Quality Surveillance function.

Responsibilities

Contribute to the development and growth of a Nuclear Safety Culture by communicating the Nuclear Safety message, setting the example for nuclear safety and demonstrating this commitment through words and actions
Provides support to the Department Manager & Division Manager in managing the Department/Division in accordance with applicable legislation, policies, programs, procedures and agreements
Keeps the Department Manager informed of operational issues, changes and impact and make recommendations to effectively meet changing requirements.
Provides day-to-day coordination of the Section
Provides oversight for work group performance, milestones, metrics, production, deliverables, budget, training and development to ensure Section meets business plan requirements
Provides problem solving, corrective actions and troubleshooting expertise.
Ensures all Section activities, including that undertaken by contractors, are carried out with full regard to prescribed service levels, site license requirements, statutory regulations, Company and location directives, procedures and Safety Rules
Manages Section in the areas of staffing, operational deployments, performance management, labour relations and other related matters
Ensures that all personnel in the Section are appropriately trained for the tasks delegated to them and have appropriate qualifications and authorization.
Sponsors and actively champions Human Performance program and tools to achieve zero events.
Ensures full compliance with the Human Performance program and any associated initiatives
Assists in the development of Section performance measures. Monitor, analyze and assess performance effectiveness & recommend areas for improvement.
Participate in selection of new/replacement staff
Ensures all reporting requirements with respect to Incidents, Station Condition Records, Corrective Action Plans, Action Requests and Work Requests, are effectively completed and processed in a timely manner
Meets the site requirements for Observation and Coaching, Workplace Inspections and Safety
Uses field Observation and Coaching as well as other measures of performance monitoring, coach all operations staff as required to meet standards of work and standards of leadership.
Establishes a work environment that is safe, promotes quality work, continuous improvement and is respectful of each other
Perform other duties as required
Maintain Section documentation and procedures to ensure that correct and safe practices are followed, and plant reliability and availability are maintained at a high standard
Implements and maintains processes that ensure the quality of all work performed is at the highest level and meets all jurisdictional requirements
Participates in field task planning activities to ensure that staff is utilized efficiently, and that the priorities for the station are understood
Monitors/influences activities internal to Department to ensure technical responsibilities and Bruce Power priorities are met
Coordinates work activities with interfacing Bruce Power sections to ensure production and project milestones are met.
Oversees management of augmented staff contracts and provides work direction.
Supports regulatory commitments and program audits as required.
As directed by Department Manager, attends meetings or conference calls on behalf of the Section and be accountable for resulting actions
As directed by Department Manager, provides oversight for improvement initiatives including benchmarking and self-assessments.
Supports the Department Manager in financial responsibilities including participation in budget preparation and monitoring meetings and cost control including budget and overtime
Accepts Acting Department Manager duties as required in the absence of Department Manager