Job Title: | Quality Management Specialist |
Company, Department: | Nova Scotia Power. ECEI |
Location: | Halifax, Nova Scotia |
Type of Employment: | Temporary, Full Time (Expected End Date- December 31, 2027) |
Closing Date: | March 19, 2024 |
Reference Number: | 2024-2703 |
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We are looking for a Quality Management Specialist join our Clean Energy team. Reporting to the Project Director, you will join a team of professionals at our Halifax location where we offer you a Hybrid Policy work option.
Please note that this is a term position with an expected end date of December 31, 2027.
The Quality Management Specialist will be responsible for the development and implementation of the Quality Management Plan and System as well as coordination of support services for the portfolio of projects under the Eastern Clean Energy Initiative. The portfolio includes Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS), 345 KV Transmission NS/NB Intertie and Renewable Energy Integration Systems (generation).
Specific Accountabilities include:
• Develop and maintain Project Quality Plan, Surveillance Programs and other quality procedures and tools and ensure their successful implementation across the project
• Interface with Project team to provide Quality input to project plans
• Provide quality input to contracting strategies and specify requirements in proposals (e.g. RFP’s)
• Participate in evaluations of Contractor proposals and perform quality audits of facilities as required
• Manage the oversight of Contractors’ quality-related activities and deliverables confirming adequacy of Contractors’ plans, procedures and processes
• Coordinate appropriate PT review and approval of Contractor’s and Suppliers’ quality deliverables (e.g., plans, Criticality Ratings, Inspection and Test Plans)
• Provide direction and guidance to quality inspectors for QAQC activities
• Provide feedback on quality-related issues and metrics (NCR/CARs, Audit execution, etc) to Project Management and support effort to resolve same
• Develop and execute audit schedule of Contractors, Suppliers and PT; lead PT audits and participate in Contractor audits as appropriate; develop database to capture and track findings to closure
• Develop database to capture and track all project Non-Conformance Reports/Corrective Action Reports (NCRs/CARs) issued by project and contractors, review trends and opportunities for improvement and sharing across the project.
• Steward audit findings to resolution and closure in a timely manner
• Interface with Startup / Operations to ensure clear understanding of project quality and participate in turnover as appropriate
• As a part of the PMT proactively manage all health, safety, security and environmental programs to support the culture of a “Zero Incident Mindset.”
You will be responsible for your personal safety and that of co-workers by observing all Occupational Health and Safety Rules and Regulations.
To thrive in this role, you recognize yourself in most of the following competencies and skills listed below:
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering.
- A minimum of 10 years of experience in Quality Management and coordination of activities on major onshore/offshore electrical engineering and construction for large scale projects.
- Experience with battery storage facilities, high voltage transmission systems including substations and fast-acting generation / synchronous condenser units manufacturing is highly desired.
- Previous audit experience with ISO 9001 Lead Auditor Certification or equivalent would be considered an asset.
- Excellent interpersonal, teamwork and communication skills.
We understand that experience comes in many forms, and we’re dedicated to adding new perspectives to the team. So, if your experience is close to what we’ve listed above, please consider applying.
At the Emera Group of Companies, you’ll be part of an inclusive, respectful workplace where everyone is welcomed and supported. Come build a career as unique as you are: making an impact from Atlantic Canada to the world. Your experience and perspective will help us to safely deliver cleaner, more reliable energy to our customers.
If working in an innovative environment, challenging yourself, and shaping a cleaner energy future inspires you, we want to hear from you. Apply by March 19, 2024 and let us know why this role is right for you.
- Flexibility : Hybrid work model with an option to work from home on Fridays.
- Health & Wellbeing : A comprehensive benefits plan, 24/7 access to virtual health care services for you and your family through Dialogue, access to a free on-site fitness center, Employee and Family Assistance Program, parental leave top-up plan and wellness benefits.
- Grow Your Career : Opportunities to advance within and between our affiliate companies, a focus on employee development and available sponsored education programs.
- Community Engagement & Care : Corporate investments in the places where our people live and work, mentoring opportunities, fundraising-matching & volunteer programs, various committees and employee resource groups, and scholarships for children of employees.
- Competitive Compensation : Short-term incentive plans and a Defined Contribution Pension Plan.
As one of Atlantic Canada’s largest publicly traded companies, we are ranked one of , and . We know our success is driven by our dedicated teams and we strongly encourage applications from all qualified candidates, including persons who identify as racially visible, Indigenous, persons with disabilities, women in underrepresented roles and members of the 2SLGBTQ+ community.
Applicants from these equity groups may self-identify through the online application process. We support candidates and employees with access and accommodation needs and encourage you to let us know when you require accommodation.
The success of the Emera Company is driven by its people: a strong team with a shared commitment to support the . The purpose of our recruitment policy is to provide a consistent framework to support fair and equitable attraction, hiring, and retention of the best talent for vacant positions. We are dedicated to maintaining a fair hiring process that provides equitable opportunities to all our applicants and is guided by our company values.
