First Line Manager, Quality Control (Term Position)

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In support of achieving excellence and business results through safe, reliable operations, our Quality Division is currently hiring for a First Line Manager, Quality Control in the following areas:

• FLM Quality Control, Mechanical
• FLM Quality Control, Electrical & Control

On shift, the FLM Quality Control is instrumental in ensuring a world-class service for managing the supervision of Quality Technician’s and coordinating execution of assigned on-line, outage and project work associated with the operation, maintenance and projects on the nuclear generating units.

These positions are considered TERM roles which may be for a period of up to 60- months, they offer a competitive compensation package and will be located on-site in Tiverton, Ontario. 

Bruce Power remains committed to identifying top talent to continue with our plans to grow our organization. This posting is intended to establish a talent pipeline for future roles across the site and may not be tied to a specific vacancy at this time.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide support to the Section Manager, Projects QC in managing the functional area in accordance with applicable legislation, policies, programs, procedures, and agreements.
• Maintain up to date documentation, which lays down procedures for ensuring that correct and safe practices are followed, and plant reliability and availability are maintained at a high standard.
• Ensure that all personnel in the functional area are appropriately trained for the tasks delegated to them and have appropriate qualifications and authorization.
• Provide day-to-day coordination.
• Ensure value for money and achievement of the business plan.
• Monitor performance and initiate any actions necessary to correct any adverse trends.
• Hold qualifications for the work being supervised or rely on a qualified peer to conduct the technical briefing for the work.
• Prepare or assist in the preparation and presentation of detailed inspection reports, including the use of visual aids when required to transfer information easily to various work groups, departments or outside parties.
• Verify the completion of weekly/monthly/quarterly performance calibrations and operational checks.
• Establish a surveillance plan and assign qualified technician resources to monitor field activities, including mechanical (including pressure boundary), civil/structural and electrical, and the associated documentation to confirm that correct procedures and techniques were employed using qualified resources.
• Ensure proper care and control of all equipment being used and stored. As qualified, carry out and/or oversee the care and routine maintenance, functional testing and calibration, of new or current equipment.  As directed, investigate new equipment to satisfy the needs of various new and on-going inspections or projects.  This includes all assigned items of video and electromechanical equipment, such as but not limited to, remotely operated equipment, remote data logging equipment, data processing equipment, or any combinations of these associated with the various methods of inspection and supporting activities.
• Plan and participate in training programs for Technicians and peer FLM’s.  Show others how to perform tasks or duties in the context of job turnover or experience sharing.  Within specialized fields, instruct others in specific methods of inspections and operations of the equipment and software used.
• Establish contact and working relationships with Projects, engineering, maintenance, operations and work management staff. 
• Establish contact with personnel of other departments, supply/service agencies and local representatives of applicable jurisdictional authorities as required to facilitate the performance of inspection and related surveillance activities.
• Assist Section Manager in the preparation of detailed work plans identifying manpower and equipment requirements for performance of specific Quality programs.
• As directed by Section Manager, maintain a working knowledge of station systems, work practices, procedures, applicable codes, and regulations, and be aware of developments in the field of Quality Assurance.  When required, provide interpretations of codes, standards & regulations as they apply to the leadership team in the context of work in a nuclear generation station & associated facility, including the area of pressure boundary and non-pressure boundary quality control and quality assurance (including supplier surveillance).
• As qualified, provide review and comments on the development of procedures, job aids, or techniques related to Projects Quality Control and supplier surveillance work.
• Requires entering the station operating island, confined spaces, confinement, containment, and other areas during an outage/non-outage where there is exposure to hazards such as radiation, steam, etc. for duties such as field walk-downs, verifications, inspections and tests witnessing.
• Quality Inspection and Verification tasks will include various mechanical (including pressure boundary), civil/structural and electrical, designated using optical/visual or other inspection methods.
• Perform other duties as required.

Specific Accountabilities:

• Manage the team as well as coordinate the efforts of other work groups, i.e., projects, engineering, maintenance, operations, suppliers, etc., to ensure that the continuous improvement process is adhered to and achieve the approved programs and targeted results through:
• Accountability for the outputs of others.
• Maintain a team of reports who are capable of producing the outputs required.
• Providing leadership to team so that they collaborate competently, and with full commitment, with the unit manager and with each other in pursuing the goals set.
• Providing periodic and frequent updates on progress of online and outage work.
• Providing a safe and healthy work environment for all staff.
• Demonstrate stewardship of the assets and resources.

Education and Experience:

• This knowledge is normally considered to be gained by completion of Grade XII + 2 years of further concentrated study in a related field such as Welding Engineering Technician, Manufacturing Engineering Technician, Electrical Engineering Technician.
• Requires knowledge of material science, industrial metallurgy, industrial methodology, electrical, instrumentation & control, chemistry, to supervise the performance of Quality Control and Surveillance function.
• Requires knowledge of technical writing skills to prepare clear, concise reports and knowledge of the English language to communicate effectively
• Requires familiarity with large-scale nuclear generating station layouts, station systems and equipment, and plant operating processes.
• Requires knowledge of the relationships and interactions of the various Departments and Sections involved in the operation, modification and maintenance of nuclear power plants.
• 6 years up to and including 8 years are considered necessary to gain this experience

FLM, Quality-supervising Mechanical and Civil discipline requires:

• Familiarity with ASME codes and CSA Standards pertaining to the fabrication and repair of pressure boundary components,
• Experience in material selection, welding process identification and selection; applicable inspection processes for materials and welds used in fabrication, modification or repair of pressure boundary components;
• Experience with visual inspection techniques;
• Examination and testing of concrete containment structures will be considered an asset
• Obtaining  the Bruce Power Quality Specialist qualification related to supplier surveillance function within the first four months in the role

FLM, Quality-supervising Electrical & Control Technicians discipline requires:

• Familiarity with electrical codes and standards, On-Line wiring, Control Theory, etc pertaining to the installation and testing of electrical and control systems.

Selection Criteria:

• Skills, Knowledge, Education, and Experience per the above qualifications and experience
• Proven leadership skills and ability, conflict management skills and ability, effective communication skills (verbal and written communication), presentation skills and ability and relationship building skills and ability
• Technical assessment and evaluation
• Competency based interview
• Valid Quality Specialist qualification will be considered an asset

Are you ready for a change?

Please complete the online application and attach a cover letter and resume, indicating your education and experience as it relates to this opportunity. We look forward to receiving your application and will be in contact with you, should you be selected for an interview. 

The successful candidate will be selected based on related and required education, experience, knowledge and skills, a competency-based interview, and background reference checks.