Job Description:

HR Project Partners is currently hiring a Lead Advisor – Quality Assurance and Quality Control (QA&QC) on behalf of our Client within the Mining industry. This incumbent will have 15+ years of experience in project execution/quality assurance & control, data analysis, or related field.  A strong knowledge about ASME, API, and CSA codes, CWB and other industry standards is also required. Previous experience in a mining environment would be considered an asset.

This position is located in Labrador City, NL. This is a contract position for an initial duration of six months, with possibility of renewal. A fly-in/fly-out rotation of three-weeks in/one-week out will be offered for non-local candidates.

Essential Job Functions:

• Responsible for developing a quality management system and quality assurance support/audits for Capital Projects within Client sites.
• Develop and track quality metrics so that progress can be measured and evaluated.
• Plan, scope, and schedule internal quality audits for projects during study, engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning, and handover.
• Ensure compliance with Provincial and Federal Regulations, National and International Standards, Client Standards, and procedures, including Technical Standards, quality management documentation requested from potential suppliers, and a review of existing quality management documentation for vendors and contractors on Client’s approved supplier list.
• Manage and coordinate internal and external audits, prepare checklists, and audit reports and perform statistical data & trend analysis of audit findings.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering and project management teams to mitigate the risk associated with quality system implementation and safety in design.
• Interface with consultants and contractor’s Project Management and Quality Assurance teams to ensure optimal project delivery outcomes and review their quality management documents
• Responsible for the review, update, and implementation of changes to the quality management system, corrective and preventive action for quality-related process improvements, and review/development of quality plans.
• Take part or engage a third-party inspection company in quality checks at vendor facility and contractor’s work at the site, pre-commissioning, system completion walk-downs, etc.
• Fulfill obligations in the Client safety program.
• Be able to review the project documentation such as design documents, commissioning plans, method statements, checklists, inspection & test plans (ITPs).
• Facilitate lessons learned and document best practices so knowledge is shared and applied
• Coordinate with project teams on lessons learnt and root cause analysis sessions when needed to identify sources of problems and develop solutions that prevent a recurrence.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of industry regulations and best practices related to quality control in the mining industry.
• Conduct training sessions for Client employees regarding QA/QC process and responsibilities.
• Arrange meetings with the Client service providers about quality issues and review non-compliance reports (NCR).
• Report to the Manager – Technical Services.

Education and Experience Requirements:

• 15+ years of experience in project execution/quality assurance & control, data analysis, or related field.
• Strong knowledge about ASME, API, and CSA codes, CWB and other industry standards.
• Bachelor's degree in engineering would be considered an asset.
• Experience in MS Office, Excel, and database management.
• Experience in a mining environment would be considered an asset

Knowledge, Skills, & Attributes:

• Strong safety focus and willingness to enforce safety protocols and procedures.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and leadership skills.
• Experience with engineering models, 3D models, related tools, and software.
• Knowledge of statistical analysis techniques.
• Ability to communicate data insights clearly to different levels of the organization.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Familiarity, understanding, knowledge, and previous experience of the following:
• Projects and various phases of execution (e.g. OoM, PFS, FS, EPC, Commissioning),
• Turnaround & Shutdown dynamic and expectations for such environment,
• Business / Project management skills (e.g. schedule, cost, resource planning, etc.)
• Excellent communication and technical writing in English.
• Proficiency in the French language would be considered a strong asset.

How to Apply:

When submitting your application to HR Project Partners for this opportunity, please submit a PDF version and clearly state the job title for which you are applying.

About Us:

HR Project Partners Inc. (HRPP) is a Human Resources consulting company offering various services in Human Resources, both to individuals and to companies. One of those services is recruitment for companies on a provincial and national basis.

HR Project Partners is an equal opportunity employer.

Please apply directly to this job posting. For questions regarding the position, please feel free to email resume@hrproject.ca. While HR Project Partners appreciates all applications we receive, we advise that only candidates under consideration will be contacted.