Program Manager, Quality Control, NDE

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As a North American leader in infrastructure development Aecon is safely and sustainably building what matters for future generations to thrive! We lead some of the most impactful infrastructure projects of our generation at the forefront of transformational change in transportation and energy and partnering every day to build connect power and strengthen our communities.

At Aecon you can count on:

• Safety Always. Our number one core value. If we cant do it safely we dont do it at all.
• Integrity. We lead by example with humility and courage.
• Accountability. Were passionate about delivering on our commitments.
• Inclusion. We provide equitable opportunities for everyone.

We lead the infrastructure industry with purpose and our people are at the heart of everything we do. So we invest in our people just like they invest in us!

At Aecon we:

• Ensure you and your family receive the services needed to support your mental emotional and physical well-being.
• Believe in helping you build your career through our Aecon University and Leadership Programs.
• Are committed to supporting and investing in inclusive work environments through initiatives like Diversity Equity Inclusion & Accessibility training our Aecon Women in Trades and Aecon Diversity in Trades programs and our Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) to ensure we are building inclusion into every aspect of our culture at Aecon.
• Are a leader in sustainable construction.With a strong commitment to operating responsibly by minimizing our impact on the environment and surrounding communities.

Our business success relies on strong execution and continuous improvement driven by the diversity expertise and teamwork of our people. Were always searching the globe for innovative collaborative minds to join our best-in-class Aecon community!

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

• 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 fostersdiversity inclusion and 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.

We are committed to adhering to the objectives and requirements outlined in the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) and to meeting the accessibility needs of persons with disabilities in a timely manner through the implementation of the requirements of the EEOC and its applicable regulations. Appropriate accommodation under the EEOC will be provided upon request throughout the interview and hiring process.