Quality Coordinator; Transmission Job Toronto area,Ontario Canada,Quality Assurance

Position: Quality Coordinator (Transmission)

Our Quality group is currently looking to add a Quality Coordinator to our growing team, based on-site across Canada.

Reporting to the Quality Manager, we are seeking a skilled professional with experience implementing Quality Programs and Quality Management Systems as well as supervising and supporting all quality-related activities and processes on the respective project. The position is responsible for ensuring that the products or services provided by Valard are fit for purpose, are consistent, and meet both external and internal requirements, that compliance is properly documented and saved in an organized fashion in the project electronic filing system

Please Note:

This is a site-based position, working a schedule of 20 days on / 8 days off with 11 hour days. Projects would be in Ontario and Nova Scotia to start, with other projects across Canada as well. Flights / Accommodations and LOA are provided to qualifying candidates.

Duties and Responsibilities

Ensure adequate quality resources are assigned to the project

Maintain quality-specific organizational charts, job descriptions, resumes and other Quality team tracking documentation

Review and approve all incoming QA/QC records, test reports, and photos;
Assist in the submission of these QA/QC records to the Client

Report on Quality activities and progress as per the project required frequencies (daily, weekly, monthly, etc.)

Coordinate specific QA and QC activities as directed

Coordinate with the Quality Supervisors and Assistants in filing, organizing, and maintaining the project Quality documentation and records

Conduct random or scheduled audits on the overall Quality Program or specific projects within their area of responsibility (including subcontractor or supplier quality performance and adherence)

Identify, document, and propose solutions to Non-Conformances in accordance with Valard’s QMS and Non-Conformance Report (NCR) process

Identify and document Quality Learning Opportunities (QLOs), Opportunities for Improvement (OFIs), and Corrective Action Reports (CARs)

Collect and report quality-related Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) periodically as directed by the QS/PQM/SQM/QOM

Assist with orientation and training of new Quality personnel and/or construction personnel tasked with carrying out Quality functions on the project

Maintain an accurate and up-to-date Quality personnel project schedule and book all related travel arrangements

Accurately track all equipment and devices assigned to Quality personnel on the project

Support material management by ensuring proper qualification of Suppliers, receipt and storage of any required Material Test Reports or Factory Acceptance Testing, and ensuring quality inspections are completed upon delivery of material to the project

Support construction group by assisting in the creation of work plans, processes or tracking as required

Effective utilization of all required project support software and infrastructure (such as MBOS and M-Files for proper document control, management, and storage)

Requirements

Post-Secondary education in a related field

3 Years experience in a technical or QA/QC role in the construction industry

1 year of field / site-based experience

Experience with Quality Management Systems, specifically the ISO 9001 standard

Proven ability to read, interpret and apply engineering codes, standards, specifications, construction drawings and other related documentation

Advanced knowledge of Foundations, Transmission / Distribution Lines and/or Substations work, and applicable standards which apply (CSA, ASTM, etc.)

Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint & Outlook) as well as Adobe Acrobat

Preferred Skills / Qualifications

Certification such as Journeyperson Certification, , , etc.

Courses or certificates such as an ISO Auditor Certificate or a Certificate of Quality Management

Experience using Bluebeam Revu and Share Point

Power systems experience (Distribution, Substation, and/or Transmission)

Benefits

This position offers an hourly rate of ~$, depending on experience and qualifications.

We offer a comprehensive and competitive total rewards package that incorporates a complete range of employee benefits, including a 5% RRSP matching program, to ensure you have the tools necessary to manage, maintain, and improve your health and wellbeing.

About our Business

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.