Aecon Group Inc

Program Manager, Quality Control, NDE

Aecon Group Inc • $90K — $120K *
Jackson, SC 29831In-Person
Energy & Utilities
5 - 7 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • ASNT Level III certification in relevant NDT methods (VT, MT, PT) with RT or UT preferred.
  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Metallurgical Engineering or a related field, or equivalent experience.
  • 7+ years of NDT/NDE experience in nuclear or power generation sectors, with ASME Code experience.
  • Strong familiarity with ASME NQA-1 and relevant ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Codes.
  • Proficient in technical writing and inspection software; leadership skills are essential.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and maintain compliant Inspection and NDT procedures per regulatory standards.
  • Train and qualify Quality Control Inspectors and NDT personnel, overseeing their certification process.
  • Serve as Responsible Level III, conducting inspections and evaluating NDT outcomes.
  • Mentor and direct inspection teams in their duties and ensure quality standards are met.
  • Support vendor audits and ensure compliance with nuclear quality standards during audits and inspections.
  • Liaise with inspectors and regulatory bodies for reporting and resolving non-conformances.
  • Manage non-conforming materials documentation and resolution process.

Benefits

  • Health, dental, and vision insurance.
  • 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match.
  • Paid time off and holidays.
  • Continuous professional development and training opportunities.
  • Opportunities for career advancement within the company.
Full Job Description
What is the Opportunity?

Reporting to the Director, Quality the Quality Control/NDE Program Manager is responsible for Development & maintenance of Written Practice, Inspection & Test Procedures and Training & Qualification of NDE & Inspection personnel.

What You'll Do Here
  • Develop, approve, and maintain Inspection, NDT procedures, techniques, and Written Practice compliant with ASME NQA-1, 10 CFR 50 Appendix B, SNT-TC-1A.ANSI and N45.2 series standards (including N45.2.6 for personnel qualification).
  • Train, qualify, and certify Quality Control Inspectors and NDT Level I and II NDT technicians, maintain training records, administer vision exams, and periodic technical proficiency evaluations. Review and approve training and qualification records to ensure compliance with ANSI N45.2.6, NQA-1and ASNT SNT-TC-1A written practice.
  • Serve as the Responsible Level III, providing technical guidance, conducting over-inspections, and evaluating NDT results to accept or reject components (e.g., welds, castings, vessels). Develop, review, and approve inspection, examination, and testing procedures (e.g., NDE, visual inspection of concrete/steel) to ensure technical adequacy.
  • Provide direction, mentoring and oversight of inspection and examination duties and responsibilities
  • Provide Technical Support for vendor surveillance, internal audits, and external audits to ensure compliance with nuclear quality standards, including Commercial Grade Dedication (CGD). Provide technical support of QA/QC activities during construction, fabrication, & modifications.
  • Act as the liaison with Authorized Inspectors (AIA), customers, and regulatory bodies (e.g., NRC) for inspection & test reporting and non-conformance resolution.
  • Manage the identification, quarantine, documentation, and resolution of non-conforming materials and conditions adverse to quality.
  • Exercise independent authority to stop work and control further processing or installation of components when quality requirements are not met.
  • Support formal causal investigations into inspection program issues, inspection result deficiencies or test failures.
  • Review of inspection & test plans to ensure all customer, Code, jurisdictional and regulatory requirements to a level of detail necessary to assure compliance with the Company Quality Assurance Program.
  • May also be assigned to support corporate quality activities, such as procedure development, audit performance, on an as-needed basis.
  • Provides support to discipline work planners/field engineers (piping, component, structural, etc.) with the development and Quality review of their respective construction work packages and associated documentation.


What You Bring
  • Current ASNT Level III in relevant NDT methods (minimum VT, MT, PT) RT or UT highly desired. Active or previous ANSI N45.2.6 Level III Qualification (or equivalent ASME NQA-1 qualification).
  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical/Metallurgical) or related technical field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Minimum of 7 years of NDT/NDE experience in the nuclear, power generation, or petrochemical industry, specifically with ASME Code work on Engineering, Procurement, Construction & Fabrication projects.
  • Extensive familiarity with ASME NQA-1 (Quality Assurance Requirements for Nuclear Facility Applications) and ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code Sections I, III, V, VIII, or XI.
  • Strong technical writing skills, proficiency with inspection software/databases, and leadership capabilities to provide technical leadership to technicians.
  • Computer literate in MS Office, Access, Word, Excel, PowerPoint etc.
  • Verifiable experience planning and performing Quality Control Inspections (mechanical, civil/structural, material receipt and welding inspection disciplines) & NDE (availability of previous inspection and/or NDE qualification records for review is desired), documentation of previous certifications required
  • ASME NQA-1 Nuclear Lead Auditor Certification would be an asset.
  • Due to the nature of work conducted by Aecon, mandated nuclear export controls requirements must be met for employment.
  • Must be able to secure unescorted access authorization to plant site including federal sites.
  • Must be able to physically perform the job duties, walking, climbing stairs/ladders, wear fall protection, climb scaffold, enter confined spaces, see and hear within legal limits, lift up to 25 lbs., properly wear all assigned PPE
  • Must be able to effectively utilize all computer software required for the position, including quality management software for quality documentation purposes (NCRs, CRs, training databases etc.)


About Aecon Group Inc

Aecon Group Inc. is a Canadian construction company that provides a range of services to clients in the infrastructure, energy, and mining sectors. The company's services include construction, engineering, procurement, and project management. Aecon has completed a number of high-profile projects in Canada, including the construction of the CN Tower and the Vancouver SkyTrain. Founded in 1957, the company is headquartered in Toronto, Ontario.
Learn more about Aecon Group Inc
Size
12,000 employees
Industry
Real Estate & Construction
Founded
1877
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