What is the Opportunity?As a Lead Auditor this position reports directly to the Auditing Supervisor, and indirectly to the Quality Director and Quality Managers, Nuclear as required.
What You'll Do Here:- Schedule and perform internal audits of various quality programs implemented within Aecon Industrial/Nuclear and at Aecon project sites as directed.
- Schedule and perform external surveys or audits of quality programs at Aecon Industrial/Nuclear suppliers as directed.
- Prepare audit plans, checklists, and reports, and ensure timely completion and submittal of internal and external audit documentation.
- Supervise and provide direction to Auditors and Technical Specialists during audits.
- Participate in the corrective action process by performing ACAs, RCAs, and Verification of Effectiveness (VoE) audits.
- Evaluate and follow up on corrective actions resulting from audits, including issuance and maintenance of supplier corrective actions.
- Manage audit documentation, including forwarding supplier audit records to the Quality Coordinator for EDMS upload and uploading internal audit documents into EDMS.
- Inform the Corrective Action System (CAS) of ACA/RCA/VoE completion and outcomes as applicable.
- Plan, organize, and perform internal audits of Aecon's manufacturing facility and nuclear project sites in accordance with applicable quality program manuals, procedures, work instructions, and Project Quality Plans.
- Conduct external supplier surveys and audits to assess compliance with quality requirements and determine eligibility for Aecon's Approved Supplier List.
- Develop and distribute audit plans, 24-hour memos, checklists, and reports for internal and external audits, ensuring accuracy and completeness.
- Communicate audit scope, plans, and requirements to Aecon management and suppliers prior to audit execution.
- Prepare and deliver comprehensive audit reports, including recommendations, observations, findings, and restrictions, to relevant stakeholders and management.
- Submit complete audit packages (audit plan, 24-hour memo, completed checklist, and report) to the Auditing Supervisor for review and to the Quality Coordinator for record retention.
- Supervise and provide guidance to Auditors and Technical Specialists during audits to ensure compliance with procedures and standards.
- Support corrective action processes by reporting findings, tracking resolutions, and verifying effectiveness of implemented actions.
- Perform and document Verification of Effectiveness (VoEs), Root Cause Analyses (RCAs), and Apparent Cause Analyses (ACAs) as part of the audit and corrective action process.
- Generate and provide assistance with the closure of internal and external audit corrective actions as directed by the Auditing Supervisor.
- Support QA/QC activities for the Fabrication and Construction SBU.
- Lead, coordinate, and supervise the audit team in their assigned duties within the scope of the survey or audit.
- Provide coaching and mentoring to Aecon personnel in Aecon's various quality programs during audits and in responding to corrective action reports.
- Other duties as required.
What You Bring to the Team:- Graduate of a secondary school, at minimum.
- Education in an engineering discipline at the college or university level.
- Lead Auditor Certification from an accredited training registrar.
- Nuclear Lead Auditor Certification with work history would be an asset.
- Minimum of three years of experience as an Internal Quality Auditor and one year as a Lead Quality Auditor.
- Minimum of five years of experience in the nuclear and/or non-nuclear fabrication/construction industry in a quality assurance/quality control role.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Good leadership and organizational skills.
- Computer literate in Microsoft Office.
- ASME Section III BP&V Nuclear and Non-Nuclear Construction Codes, including related CSA N285, N286, and N299 Code experience.
- Quality systems training experience.
Reason for vacancy: Replacement
Salary Range: $75,000 - $95,000
Individual pay is determined based on several factors, including work location, education, experience, unique skills and job conditions. Other considerations may include certifications, specialized training, and the complexity or scope of the role.
