Quality Control Lead/Specialist at AtkinsRéalis

Overview

AtkinsRéalis is one of Canada's largest private sector nuclear engineering groups. We have been providing a wide range of services to the nuclear industry in Canada and around the world since for more than 60 years. We are proud to be the steward of Canadian CANDU nuclear technology.

The Shoreline Power Group is a fully integrated Joint Venture of Aecon and AtkinsRealis located in Kincardine, Ontario. Shoreline Power Group is the centerpiece of the Major Component Replacement (MCR) program which replaces the main components of 6 reactors at the Bruce Power Nuclear Generating Station. The scope of work includes the removal and replacement of calandria tubes, pressure tubes, and feeders as well as construction management and trade labor. 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 Quality Assurance Supervisor (PQS) 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 PQS will have authority to implement and maintain a Project Quality Management Plan (PQMP); 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 PQMP; 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.

Your role

Responsibilities

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 Project Quality Manager.
• To manage the Quality Team reporting into him/her.
• To assist with planning, establishing, documenting, and maintaining the PQMP.
• To assist with directing the performance of internal and external quality audits including audits and assessments conducted on suppliers.
• To assist with the indoctrination and training of project management and staff as defined in the Project Execution Plan and PQMP.
• 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 perform inspections.
• For reviewing and accepting of customer free issue items and supporting documentation.
• To assist Project Management on matters related to Project Quality Objectives.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Supervisory responsibilities: Quality Control Inspectors.
• Fiscal responsibilities: Fiscal responsibility as required by the consortium agreement.
• Extent of public contact:
• Customers
• Project Managers, project personnel, estimating personnel.
• Trades personnel, union business agents.
• Physical demands:
• Various work locations in both field and office.
• Travel as necessary.
  

About You

• CWB certified Level 2 Welding Inspector.
• Any inspection related certification preferably in the Nuclear / Quality industry.
• 5 years of on-site inspection, examination, testing & Supervisory experience.
• Experience and knowledge with Nuclear Codes & Standards, and an understanding of Nuclear Safety Culture.
• Experience with supervising 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 with replacement Fuel Channel components and Feeder Pipe would be an asset.
• ASME Section III and CSA N285 knowledge and understanding.
• Due to the nature of work conducted by Shoreline, mandated nuclear export controls requirements must be met for employment.
• 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.
  
  

Reward & benefits

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About AtkinsRéalis

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