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QA Coordinator - Underground Inspector VBME (Site)

Employer
Hatch
Location
St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, CA
Salary
Competitive
Closing date
May 26, 2022

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Category
Construction, Trade & Skilled
Work Term
Permanent
Work Load
Full Time
Language
English
Requisition ID:74043

Job Category:Construction

Location:St. John's,NL,Canada

With over six decades of business and technical experience in the mining , energy , and infrastructure sectors, we see challenges evolving in every industry. We respond quickly with solutions that are smarter, more efficient, and innovative. We draw upon our 9,000 staff , with experience in over 150 countries , to challenge the status quo and create positive change for our clients, our employees, and the communities we serve.

Our Project Delivery Group (PDG) helps clients with world-class project delivery from studies to building assets, operating the assets, and developing efficiencies through our people, methodologies, governance, and systems. Our engineering and project management and construction disciplines ensure safe, efficient, and sustainable delivery of projects globally across the metals and mining, infrastructure, and energy sectors.

SEM-Hatch is a joint venture between Hatch Ltd. and Sikumiut Environmental Management Ltd. providing engineering, construction and project management services in the province of Newfoundland & Labrador. SEM-Hatch is performing Engineering and Project Management Services for the Voisey’s Bay Mine Expansion project. Our client is now ready to initiate the construction phase of an underground mine. This mine expansion project is expected to produce about 40,000 tonnes of nickel per year and extend the life of the Voisey’s Bay operation until at least 2032.

We are interested in receiving resumes for QA Coordinator - Underground Inspector (site position). This is asite project term position on a 2 week in 2 week out rotation, with 12 hour long shifts. The site is accessed via air from designated pick-up points in Newfoundland and Labrador.

The QA Coordinator - Underground Inspector has the overall responsibility of ensuring that equipment/work is inspected in accordance with project requirements and together with the Quality Manager and the Field Engineering Manager coordinate matters pertaining to quality control, inspection and testing. This role reports to the Project Quality Manager.

Key Responsibilities
  • Assure that vendors’/contractors’ quality plans and procedures are available and up-to-date
  • Evaluate and approve contractors’ ITPs
  • Participate in kick-off meeting ensuring quality requirements are clearly understood by vendors/contractors
  • Carry out inspections, pre-commissioning and performance testing as required by the ITPs or documented method statements/procedures
  • Review vendors/contractors inspection and test certifications, records and data files for conformance
  • Participate in site materials receiving inspections. Assure that management, delivery, receipt, inspection, storage and issue of material and equipment is executed in accordance with the project requirements
  • Attend any Inspection points identified on the ITP and sign off on any Hold/Witness points where tasks are carried out satisfactorily
  • Compile inspection reports immediately after an inspection and initiate Non Conformance Reports (NCRs) where necessary
  • Ensure that non-conforming products are clearly identified and quarantined
  • Check that corrective actions have been performed
  • Maintain the site NCR Register
  • Ensure that nonconformance and concession requests, if applicable are resolved and cleared prior to release of equipment/work
  • Ensure that all inspection, measuring and testing equipment used by the vendor/contractor is calibrated and traceable to a national standard
  • Review and approve quality control data packs from vendors/contractors and issue inspection release.
  • Prepare and maintain the vendor/contractor site audit schedule
  • Conduct vendor/ contractor audits as per the approved schedule
  • Carry out pre-commissioning verifications and interface during punch listing. Assure that all punch list items have been signed off
  • Provide support to field engineering in coordination of technical queries
  • Liaise with the Project Quality Assurance Manager and Field Engineering Manager for site inspection activities
  • Work closely with vendors/contractors and site personnel to ensure project quality compliance with the approved documents
  • Attend weekly progress meetings with the project site personnel, as necessary
  • Attend daily/weekly progress meetings with contractors, as necessary
  • Provide input into standard for Approved Inspection Authorities (AIA)
  • Review/Approve Manufacturer’s Data Reports (MDR)


Qualifications and Experience
  • Postsecondary education in an engineering discipline combined with 10+ years QA/QC experience in a construction large industrial project environment is required
  • Experience in mechanical and piping is preferred
  • Quality Assurance experience with respect to project compliance and adherence to procedures and policies is required
  • Quality Control and inspection experience with respect to underground development and construction is an asset
  • Experience related to the type of inspections to be conducted.
  • Ability to work with vendors/contractors and develop good working relationships.
  • Ability to work under pressure and multi-task.
  • Must be familiar with ISO 9001.
  • Knowledge on ISO 14001 and OHSAS 18001is preferred
  • Excellent verbal and communication skills with strong analytical skills.
  • Ability to make decisions and pay attention to detail
  • Computer skills with experience in MS Office and report writing is required
  • Ability to work night shift


To apply please apply to the “Careers” section on our Hatch website; search “NL” for location https://jobs.hatch.com before end of day May 25, 2022.

Please ensure you include your full name, address, community, and province when applying. Innu Nation members and Nunatsiavut beneficiaries can also submit their resume by forwarding their application to their Vale Aboriginal Employment Coordinator.

All potential employees or Independent Contractors will be screened utilizing the following mechanisms:

Criminal Records Check, Pre-employment Medical and Drug Testing, Reference Check, Education Verification.

SEM-Hatch recognizes the Impact & Benefits Agreements with the Innu Nation & the Nunatsiavut Government in which Innu & Inuit workers have first preference for employment at Voisey’s Bay Site.It also recognizes a commitment to give qualified workers from Labrador priority for employment opportunities.

SEM Hatch is an equal opportunity employer

We thank all applicants, please note that we will contact only those who meet the required qualifications.

Why join us?
  • Work with great people to make a difference
  • Collaborate on exciting projects to develop innovative solutions
  • Top employer


What we offer you?

  • Flexible work environment
  • Long term career development
  • Think globally, work locally


We're committed to fostering a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities in which we operate and serve. Hatch is an Equal Opportunity Employer that considers applicants without regard to age, race, color, national origin, citizenship, religion, creed, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, or any other protected status. If you have any accommodation requirements, please let us know. We'll do our best to meet your needs in accordance with applicable local legislation.

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