Supervisor, Quality

Aecon • Richland, WA

20d • $120,000 - $140,000

About The Position

Aecon is a North American construction and infrastructure development company providing nuclear services for refurbishment, maintenance, new builds, decommissioning, modularization, and fabrication. The Supervisor, Quality is responsible for examining products and materials for defects or deviations from specifications within the Aecon program and reports through the quality program. The role supports nuclear construction projects and ensures work meets applicable codes, specifications, and quality expectations.

The position establishes, implements, and maintains site quality programs; leads and coordinates inspection activities and documentation; oversees quality control personnel; and works with engineers, suppliers, subcontractors, regulators, clients, and field teams. It also supports quality improvements, project handover, and compliance with safety, ethical, and performance-management requirements. Applicants must be U.S. citizens because the role requires access to nuclear facilities and information governed by U.S. federal regulations, and must be able to access the Savannah River Site unescorted.

Requirements

• Graduate secondary-school education in welding technology, QA/QC, or a related discipline at the university or college level, or at least 3 years of work experience in a QA/QC role.
• Level I or Level II Visual Weld Inspection qualification.
• Must be certified as SNT-TC-1A VT Level II or be able to obtain this certification as a condition of employment.
• Good communication and organizational skills.
• Computer literacy in MS Office.
• Civil and mechanical experience.
• Ability to pass a physical, lift 50 pounds, climb scaffolds and ladders, enter confined spaces, work at heights, wear a full-body harness, and use a respirator and personal protective equipment as needed.
• Must be able to access the Savannah River Site unescorted.
• Ability to work an established schedule, report to work on time, and be flexible to support projects.
• Must be a U.S. citizen to meet eligibility and security clearance requirements for access to nuclear facilities and federally regulated information.

Nice To Haves

• ASNT-TC-1A Level II certification in Magnetic Particle Examination and Liquid Penetrant Examination.
• Experience with ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code Section I, B31.1, B31.3, and Section VIII Division 1.
• Experience with nuclear work and ASME Code Section III.

Responsibilities

• Inspect pressure-boundary and non-pressure-boundary components, assemblies, and structural fabrications in accordance with applicable construction codes and customer specifications.
• Perform dimensional, receiving, weld visual, liquid penetrant, positive material identification, material thickness, pressure-test, source, in-process, and final inspections.
• Review Material Test Reports and maintain Inspection and Test Plans or Travelers.
• Perform internal weld monitoring as required.
• Complete quality control reports, sign off on drawings, and create as-built drawings.
• Calibrate measuring and test equipment.
• Establish, implement, and maintain site quality programs, including site-specific programs.
• Coordinate with engineers, suppliers, subcontractors, regulatory representatives, and field teams to ensure work is performed correctly and meets applicable codes and specifications.
• Conduct surveillance and audits of site Contractor Quality Control Programs.
• Manage on-site welder qualification testing.
• Issue, control, and coordinate Post Weld Heat Treatment and Non-Destructive Examination contracts.
• Establish inspection plans and track inspections and identified actions.
• Approve site testing, including soils testing, concrete placement and grout breaks, hydro tests, and NDE testing, and verify adequate documentation.
• Review and control documentation certifying construction and testing equipment.
• Review turnover packages before handoff to Startup.
• Coordinate punch-list walkdowns and inspections, and establish and manage the punch list.
• Compile Quality Control documentation for final handover to the Owner.
• Interface with clients and government officials.
• Develop and implement quality programs that help projects and divisions meet company and division quality goals.
• Act as a Quality Consultant for internal and external clients, as needed.
• Act as a temporary project fill-in for lower-level quality professionals, as needed.
• Supervise, train, develop, and manage the performance of direct reports; mentor other quality professionals.
• Implement safety, quality, ethical standards, lessons learned, and performance-management programs in accordance with division policies, standards, and guidelines.
• Support continuous improvement and associated change-management efforts.
• Supervise the work of others and manage hiring, discipline, and pay administration for subordinates, including site QC inspectors and representatives.
• Participate in developing and maintaining a cost-of-quality tracking system.
• Track nonconformance reports and corrective and preventative action requests.
• Conduct quality assessments on projects and programs.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health insurance, including dental, medical, and vision.
• 401(k) with a comprehensive match plan.
• Paid vacation and wellness days.
• Health and Wellness Home Benefit, including a wellness subsidy for fitness and health.
• Tuition reimbursement for approved degrees, diplomas, and courses.
• Green Home Energy Benefit subsidy for approved green home energy expenses.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed