Program Manager, Quality Control, NDE

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Aecon delivers some of the most complex and impactful infrastructure projects from transformative transportation networks to critical energy industrial and nuclear programs. The projects we build connect communities and power future generations. With deep roots in North America and a strong footprint internationally Aecon brings global expertise and proudly serves public and private sector clients through its Construction and Concessions segment.

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• Safety Always. Our number one core value. The safety of our people projects partners and stakeholders is our priority focus today and always.
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• Ensure you and your family receive the services and benefits needed to support your mental emotional and physical well-being.
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Our success is built on the passion expertise and dedication of our people. Together we embrace strong execution innovation and continuous improvement values that come to life through the unique talents and collaborative spirit of every team member. If youre inspired to make a difference through future-building projects join our best-in-class team.

What is the Opportunity

Reporting to the Director Quality the Quality Control/NDE Program Manager is responsible for Development & maintenance of Written Practice Inspection & Test Procedures and Training & Qualification of NDE & Inspection personnel.

What Youll Do Here:

• Develop approve and maintain Inspection NDT procedures techniques and Written Practice compliant with ASME NQA-1 10 CFR 50 Appendix B and N45.2 series standards (including N45.2.6 for personnel qualification).
• Train qualify and certify Quality Control Inspectors and NDT Level I and II NDT technicians maintain training records administer vision exams and periodic technical proficiency evaluations. Review and approve training and qualification records to ensure compliance with ANSI N45.2.6 NQA-1and ASNT SNT-TC-1A written practice.
• Serve as the Responsible Level III providing technical guidance conducting over-inspections and evaluating NDT results to accept or reject components (e.g. welds castings vessels). Develop review and approve inspection examination and testing procedures (e.g. NDE visual inspection of concrete/steel) to ensure technical adequacy.
• Provide direction mentoring and oversight of inspection and examination duties and responsibilities
• Provide Technical Support for vendor surveillance internal audits and external audits to ensure compliance with nuclear quality standards including Commercial Grade Dedication (CGD). Provide technical support of QA/QC activities during construction fabrication & modifications.
• Act as the liaison with Authorized Inspectors (AIA) customers and regulatory bodies (e.g. NRC) for inspection & test reporting and non-conformance resolution.
• Manage the identification quarantine documentation and resolution of non-conforming materials and conditions adverse to quality.
• Exercise independent authority to stop work and control further processing or installation of components when quality requirements are not met.
• Support formal causal investigations into inspection program issues inspection result deficiencies or test failures.
• Review of inspection & test plans to ensure all customer Code jurisdictional and regulatory requirements to a level of detail necessary to assure compliance with the Company Quality Assurance Program.
• May also be assigned to support corporate quality activities such as procedure development audit performance on an as-needed basis.
• Provides support to discipline work planners/field engineers (piping component structural etc.) with the development and Quality review of their respective construction work packages and associated documentation.

What You Bring to the Team:

• Current ASNT Level III in relevant NDT methods (minimum VT MT PT) RT or UT highly desired. Active or previous ANSI N45.2.6 Level III Qualification (or equivalent ASME NQA-1 qualification).
• Bachelors degree in Engineering (Mechanical/Metallurgical) or related technical field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum of 7 years of NDT/NDE experience in the nuclear power generation or petrochemical industry specifically with ASME Code work on Engineering Procurement Construction & Fabrication projects.
• Extensive familiarity with ASME NQA-1 (Quality Assurance Requirements for Nuclear Facility Applications) and ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code Sections I III V VIII or XI.
• Strong technical writing skills proficiency with inspection software/databases and leadership capabilities to provide technical leadership to technicians.

• Computer literate in MS Office Access Word Excel PowerPoint etc.
• Verifiable experience planning and performing Quality Control Inspections (mechanical civil/structural material receipt and welding inspection disciplines) & NDE (availability of previous inspection and/or NDE qualification records for review is desired) documentation of previous certifications required
• ASME NQA-1 Nuclear Lead Auditor Certificationwould be an asset.
• Due to the nature of work conducted by Aecon mandated nuclear export controls requirements must be met for employment.
• Must be able to secure unescorted access authorization to plant site including federal sites.
• Must be able to physically perform the job duties walking climbing stairs/ladders wear fall protection climb scaffold enter confined spaces see and hear within legal limits lift up to 25 lbs. properly wear all assigned PPE
• Must be able to effectively utilize all computer software required for the position including quality management software for quality documentation purposes (NCRs CRs training databases etc.)

Aecon fosters belonging within and across our organization. We consider all applicants for positions without regard to race color religion sex national origin age mental or physical disabilities veteran status and all other characteristics protected by law.

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