Supervisor, Quality

AECON • Richland, WA

18d

About The Position

Aecon is hiring a Supervisor, Quality for its nuclear sector. The role is responsible for examining products and materials for defects or deviations from specifications within the Aecon program and reports through the quality program. The supervisor performs and oversees quality inspections, establishes and maintains site quality programs, and coordinates with engineers, suppliers, subcontractors, regulatory representatives, field teams, clients, and government officials to ensure work meets applicable codes and specifications.

The position also supervises, trains, develops, and manages direct reports, including site QC inspectors and representatives. It supports project and division quality goals, continuous improvement, change management, quality assessments, cost-of-quality tracking, and the tracking of nonconformance and corrective/preventive actions. The role may provide quality consulting or temporary coverage for lower-level quality professionals.

Applicants must be U.S. citizens because the position requires access to nuclear facilities and information governed by U.S. federal regulations. The role requires access to the Savannah River Site unescorted and the ability to meet specified physical demands. The expected pay range is $120,000 to $140,000 per year, with individual pay determined by factors including location, education, experience, skills, job conditions, certifications, training, and role scope.

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 it as a condition of employment.
• Good communication and organizational skills.
• Computer literacy in Microsoft Office.
• Civil and mechanical experience.
• Ability to pass a physical and 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.
• Ability to access the Savannah River Site unescorted.
• Ability to work an established schedule, report to work on time, and be flexible in supporting projects.
• U.S. citizenship, required for eligibility and security clearance to access nuclear facilities and federally governed information.

Nice To Haves

• ASNT-TC-1A Level II certification in Magnetic Particle Examination and Liquid Penetrant Examination.
• Experience with ASME B&PV 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, and other required inspections.
• Review Material Test Reports and perform source, in-process, and final inspections.
• Perform internal weld monitoring as required.
• Follow and maintain Inspection and Test Plans or Travelers.
• Complete quality-control documentation, sign off on drawings, and create as-built drawings.
• Calibrate measuring and test equipment.
• Establish, implement, and maintain the site quality program, including developing and administering site-specific Quality 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 and coordinate issuance, control, and scheduling of Post Weld Heat Treatment and Non-Destructive Examination activities.
• 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 that tests are documented adequately.
• Review and control documentation certifying construction and testing equipment.
• Review turnover packages before handoff to Startup; assist with punch-list walkdowns and inspections; establish and manage punch lists; and collate quality-control documentation for final handover to the Owner.
• Interface with clients and government officials.
• Develop and implement quality programs that support company and division quality goals and expectations; may act as a Quality Consultant for internal and external clients or as temporary coverage for lower-level quality professionals.
• Supervise, train, develop, mentor, and manage the performance of direct reports and 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 related change-management efforts.
• Supervise the work of others and handle 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/preventive action requests.
• Conduct quality assessments on projects and programs.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health insurance plan, including dental, medical, and vision coverage.
• 401(k) with a comprehensive matching plan.
• Paid vacation and wellness days.
• Health and Wellness Home Benefit, 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: Associate degree