About the Role
This position is responsible for ensuring that Operational Quality is consistently delivered across all Transmission projects and that all aspects of Valard’s QMS are implemented effectively from a field perspective. It will aid in the implementation, operation, and maintenance of a Quality Management System that allows Valard to continue to win and successfully execute projects.
Responsibilities
- Assist the Quality Operations Manager with the implementation, operation, and maintenance of an ISO 9001 compliant Quality Management System
- Assist Project Managers and Construction Managers in optimizing the project Quality budgets by adjusting QA/QC resources as required to ensure the most efficient and effective use
- Ensure Project Teams are working within Quality Management System Framework and that Quality Programs are established at Project Startup
- Support and Mentor Project Quality Teams, including performing site visits as required
- Develop and implement new value-added Quality Initiatives on a project-level
- Oversee and assist as required in the identification, investigation, and resolution of all nonconformities, ensuring the most cost-effective solutions are implemented
- Conduct or facilitate the evaluation process of Suppliers
- Assist in collecting data to evaluate performance of the QMS and ensure Customer satisfaction
- Develop project-specific audit plans and conduct or facilitate periodic audits
- Develop and document key internal processes being used on projects to maintain consistency throughout projects
- Communicate lessons learned among projects and QA/QC personnel
- Assist with maintaining the Master ITP, creating new quality documents and updating Quality logs and tracking tools
- Implement Valard’s Quality Training Program at the project level and ensure its effectiveness
- Liaise with clients, suppliers or other external or internal parties on high-level Quality matters
- Support other groups on technical matters, interpreting specs and regulations or other documents as needed
- Perform high-level Quality Audits to ensure overall compliance with Valard’s QMS and ISO 9001
Requirements
- 10 years’ experience in Construction Quality
- Proven experience in Quality Control and Quality Assurance (3 years in QA and 4 years in QC)
- Excellent ability to read, interpret and apply Codes, Standards, Specifications and Drawings
- Advanced knowledge of Foundations, Transmission / Distribution Lines, including applicable standards which apply (CSA, ASTM, etc.)
- Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, Adobe, PowerPoint & Outlook)
- Senior field supervisory experience (must have supervised field teams of minimum 10 people in the past)
- Extensive knowledge of Quality Management Systems, specifically ISO 9001
- Able to maintain traceability of complex documentation
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Applicants must have legal authorization to work in Canada with no restrictions.
Skills
- Quality Control
- Quality Assurance
- ISO 9001
- MS Office (Word, Excel, Adobe, PowerPoint & Outlook)
- MS SharePoint
Location
- Canada
- Ontario
- Nova Scotia
Work Type
- On-site
- Site-based
- 20 days on / 8 days off
- 11 hour days
Experience Level
- Senior
Education Level
- Professional certification (Journeyperson, C.E.T, E.I.T, P.Eng. etc.)
Salary/Compensations
- ~$52.00/hr
Benefits
- Flights / Accommodations and LOA are provided
- 5% RRSP matching program
- Comprehensive and competitive total rewards package
- Complete range of employee benefits
About the Company
- Valard Construction is Canada’s premier utility contractor providing comprehensive EPC+ (engineering, procurement, construction) and maintenance services to utilities, independent power producers, mining, oil and gas industries and rural electric associations.
- We have the capabilities, knowledge, and resources to take on any project, any size, any complexity, anywhere.
- We are also part of Quanta Services, the largest electrical power contractor in North America.
Equal Opportunity
- Valard Construction is an equal opportunity employer.
- Valard Construction is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified individuals, without regard to race, religion, age, sex, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, or disability.
- Accommodation for applicants with disabilities is available on request during the recruitment process.
