Supplier Quality Surveillance Coordinator

Job Description
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The Opportunity — Build the Future With Us
WSP is currently seeking an experienced Supplier Quality Surveillance (SQS) Coordinator to join our Supply Chain Management (SCM) team. Reporting to the Director of Supply Chain Management this position will be responsible for SQS functions on various Energy, Resources, and Industry (ERI) projects for major electrical, mechanical and mining equipment.

Your Impact

The responsibilities, tasks and activities for the SQS Coordinator will include but are not limited to the following

Clear understanding of SQS procedures/workflows and how they relate to Client-specific and/or project requirements.

Identification of Inspection Agencies with qualified 3rd party inspectors across Canada, USA, Europe, Asia as required. Approve proposed inspectors.

An ability to communicate complex technical information to a wide range of audiences internally and externally.

Manage SQS coordination activities for High Voltage Oil filled electrical equipment, Cables and Substations.

Capable of interpreting specifications, drawings, quality plans, code and regulatory requirements especially for high voltage power transmission and distribution electrical equipment.

Demonstrable capability to assess the performance of processes including, Visual inspection, Dimensional inspection, Documentation Review, NDT, Hardness Testing, Surface finish, Pressure testing, Welding, Heat Treatment.

Familiar with inspection requirements on equipment required for metals and mining projects.

Establishes details of work assignment and reporting requirements for TPIA.

Prepares estimates for various projects and participates in the management of those hours.

Coordinate inspection activities with TPIA at vendor’s facilities.

Receives inspection reports, reviews for quality of fabrication, progress as per fab schedule, and follows up on any noted deficiencies in vendor’s facility.

Ensures vendor compliance to document requirements, Codes, Standards and Regulations.

Collaborate with relevant ‘key working relationships, such as Client and Supplier quality representatives, to ensure all quality activities related to equipment have been addressed.

Assist in the development, review and / or revision of WSP General Specifications as required.

Review and approve ITPs/WPSs/Vendor Quality Plans/Testing Procedures.

Coordinate/chair/minute pre-inspection meetings.

Manage vendor NCRs when required, including report initiation, advice on corrective actions, and follow-through to closeout.

Review and approve invoices from Third Party Inspection Agency (TPIA).

The Skills That Set You Apart

Good knowledge of major equipment procured on Mining, Waste to Energy, Nuclear, Power Transmission and Distrubution, and Oil and Gas projects.

Conflict management skills relating to adverse findings from surveillance activities.

Familiar with electrical equipment codes and certifications.

Degree or equivalent qualification in a relevant engineering discipline

CWB/AWS Welding certification

Valid certification (at least level II) in NDT (MT, PT, UT, RT interpretation

Excellent understanding of ASME, CSA and IEEE standards

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