Quality Assurance / Quality Control Manager

Black & McDonald's Saskatoon team is growing! If you are committed and collaborative professional looking to contribute to a hard-working, innovative team, this opportunity is for you.

The QA/QC Manager is primarily located in Saskatoon, SK, requiring travel to various field locations. The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing and ensuring accurate and timely quality management of field and fabrication shop operations. They will guide the project team and provide quality-related support to the operation to ensure quality standards are upheld.

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Ensure that all QA and QC activities are understood and implemented according to company and client standards
• Responsible to oversee quality programs and compliance at the mechanical fabrication shop in Saskatoon
• Act as subject matter expert in welding and non-destructive testing
• Develop, implement and manage all aspects of quality assurance within the Region
• Educate and provide recommendations to regional leadership with regards to quality management improvements
• Continuously monitor activities for deviations from specification and ensure deviations are addressed appropriately
• Develop and monitor, in conjunction with Operations, the execution of project quality plans and documents, including compliance by subcontractors
• Liaise with Purchasing and Operations to establish quality requirements and ensure that suppliers and sub-contractors are rated as to their ability to conform
• Communicate and coordinate to ensure all customer concerns regarding quality are addressed efficiently and effectively
• Actively assist staff in identifying potential improvements to procedures and approaches to the work from a quality control prospective
• Work with other managers and staff to identify and deliver quality orientations and training needs
• Gather information pertaining to any quality-related concerns to identify issues, consult, problem solve, provide solutions for issues and implement best course of actions
• Drive continuous improvement and zero defects through quality plans and processes
• 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
• Comply with customer's quality management system
• Interface with regulators and client auditors as required, ensuring ongoing compliance with applicable regulatory requirements, quality standards and client specifications and the execution of corrective actions in order to maintain quality program registrations
• Other duties as assigned

COMPETENCY REQUIREMENTS

• Communicates Effectively
• Continuous Learning
• Customer Focus
• Problem Solving and Innovation
• Teamwork and Collaboration

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

Degree or Diploma in

• Mechanical Engineering, or Construction Management
• Quality Assurance / Quality Control
• Red Seal Journeymen with 5+ years of in Office Experience

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

WORK EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• 10+ years' of QA/QC experience in implementing Quality Programs and interfacing with client and regulatory bodies for CSA B51 Certification

SKILLS, ABILITIES, AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS

• 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

Please be advised that a Criminal Background Check and Professional Reference Check will be required as part of our employment screening and selection process. Additionally, all applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada, unless otherwise stated in the job posting.

Black & McDonald welcomes and encourages applications from persons with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the recruitment and selection process.