Regional Quality Control Manager
On-siteSaskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada
Job Summary
Develop and maintain the quality management system for the Saskatchewan region, ensuring compliance with ISO 9001, TSASK, ABSA, and CWB certifications. Lead project teams in quality assurance by reviewing inspection plans, approving documentation, and conducting site audits to verify adherence to specifications. Manage field and shop quality inspectors while investigating deficiencies, implementing corrective actions, and supporting client inspections. Liaise with purchasing, operations, and regulatory bodies to establish quality requirements and oversee non-destructive examination activities. Mentor staff on welding and technical standards, deliver training programs, and drive continuous improvement initiatives to minimize rework.
Required Qualifications
- Regional QA/QC Manager
- Saskatoon, SK
- Travel to various field locations as required
- Member of the regional leadership team
- Report to the General Manager
- Develop, implement, and maintain quality assurance and quality control programs across construction projects, service & FMO and our fabrication facility
- Ensure that all work activities, products, and deliverables comply with company standards, customer specifications, applicable codes, regulations, and industry best practices
- Guide the project teams in quality management
- Promote a culture of continuous improvement
- Work closely operations, VDC, fabrication, project management, and field personnel
- Develop, implement, and maintain the QMS for the Saskatchewan region
- Maintain TSASK, ABSA, and CWB certifications
- Ensure that renewals are completed in a timely manner
- Ensure uninterrupted operations
- Maintain compliance with ISO 9001 and other applicable quality standards
- Provide mentorship and represent B&M as a subject matter expert in welding and non-destructive testing
- Ensure compliance with company quality policies, client requirements, regulatory standards, and contractual obligations
- Establish quality objectives, metrics, and other continuous improvement initiatives
- Provide leadership and technical guidance on QA/QC matters to project and fabrication teams
- Review and approve Project Quality Plans, Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs), turnover packages, and quality documentation
- Monitor field construction activities to ensure compliance with approved procedures, specifications, and drawings
- Hire, train, mentor and manage field and shop Quality Inspectors
- Work closely with the project managers to meet project quality needs
- Conduct regular site assessments and audits to verify adherence to quality requirements
- Investigate quality issues, deficiencies, and non-conformances and implement corrective actions
- Support project teams during client inspections, audits, and turnover activities
- Liaise with Purchasing and Operations to establish quality requirements
- Ensure that suppliers and sub-contractors are rated as to their ability to conform
- Review Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS), Procedure Qualification Records (PQR), and Welder Performance Qualifications (WPQ)
- Maintain records to meet program requirements
- Develop and register WPS as required to meet project demands
- Coordinate and oversee Non-Destructive Examination (NDE) activities
- Provide guidance and assist with calculations for hazard assessment on Pneumatic testing
- Support resolution of welding and fabrication quality issues
- Work with other managers and staff to identify and deliver quality orientations and training needs
- Write and maintain various formal quality management documents such as manuals, policies, procedures, plans, checklists and records
- Appropriate to existing and emerging regulator, client and internal needs
- Minimize deficiencies and reworks through setting clearly defined quality targets
- Interface with regulators and client auditors as required
- Ensure ongoing compliance with applicable regulatory requirements, quality standards and client specifications
- Execution of corrective actions to maintain quality program registrations
- Identify quality training needs across the organization
- Deliver quality awareness programs and technical training
- Interface with corporate quality teams to collaborate and share information through the company quality library
- Change Orientation (open to change and the ability to identify where it is needed and how to make it happen)
- Communicates Effectively (verbally and in writing)
- Continuous Learning (ongoing effort to learn and contribute to the learnings of others)
- Customer Focus (understand the needs and perspectives of both internal and external customers)
- Holds Self and Others Accountable (take personal responsibility to meet commitments)
- Problem Solving and Innovation (ability to approach problems logically and seek innovative solutions)
- Teamwork and Collaboration (work cooperatively and collaboratively with others)
- Values and Respects Others (encourages and supports diversity)
- Degree or Diploma in: Mechanical Engineering, Construction Management, or related discipline
- Quality Assurance / Quality Control
- Red Seal Journeymen with 10+ years of in Quality related experience
- Pressure Boundary experience or certifications (CSA W178.2 Certification- Level 2 Min, National board Certification, American Petroleum Institute)
- PMP designation
- CQA designation
- 10+ years' of QA/QC experience in implementing Quality Programs and interfacing with client and regulatory bodies for CSA B51 Certification
- Familiarity with ISO 9001 Quality Management Systems
- Excellent analytical and decision-making skills
- Commitment to excellence and high-quality work
- Knowledge and experience with site safety procedures, including electrical safety standards
- Proven experience with MS Office (Outlook, Word, Project, Excel)
- Familiarity with industry standard tools necessary to carry out QA and inspection work
- Criminal Background Check
- Professional Reference Check
Desired Qualifications
- The following certifications/designations are considered an asset: Pressure Boundary experience or certifications (CSA W178.2 Certification- Level 2 Min, National board Certification, American Petroleum Institute)
- PMP designation
- CQA designation
- 10+ years' of QA/QC experience in implementing Quality Programs and interfacing with client and regulatory bodies for CSA B51 Certification
- Familiarity with ISO 9001 Quality Management Systems
- Excellent analytical and decision-making skills, with commitment to excellence and high-quality work
- Knowledge and experience with site safety procedures, including electrical safety standards
- Proven experience with MS Office (Outlook, Word, Project, Excel)
- Familiarity with industry standard tools necessary to carry out QA and inspection work
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