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The projects we build connect communities and power future generations. With deep roots in North America and a strong footprint internationally, Aecon brings global expertise and proudly serves public and private sector clients through its Construction and Concessions segment.\nSafety Always is not only our #1 core value - it is the standard that anchors our culture. We believe the most ambitious projects deserve the most committed people. At Aecon, you won’t just build your career - you’ll help build what matters to enable future generations to thrive.\nAt Aecon, you can count on:\nSafety Always. Our number one core value. The safety of our people, projects, partners, and stakeholders is our priority focus - today and always.\nIntegrity. We lead by example, with humility and courage.\nAccountability. We’re passionate about delivering on our commitments.\nInclusion. We provide opportunities where people feel valued, supported, and empowered to contribute fully.\nWe deliver infrastructure with purpose, and our people are at the heart of everything we do. Aecon employees are incredibly proud to build some of the most impactful infrastructure of this generation - we call it Aecon Proud.\nAt Aecon we:\nEnsure you and your family receive the services and benefits needed to support your mental, emotional, and physical well-being.\nAre intentional when it comes to investing in your development. We help you build your career and advance your skills through our Aecon University, tuition reimbursement, and Leadership Programs.\nAre committed to creating work environments focused on mutual respect, teamwork, collaboration, and new ideas, through meaningful initiatives, training, and partnerships with Veteran groups, to ensure we are building with top talent and harnessing our collective strengths within every aspect of our culture.\nOperate responsibly by managing risk, safety, and environmental considerations across all our projects and surrounding communities.\nOur success is built on the passion, expertise, and dedication of our people. Together, we embrace strong execution, innovation, and continuous improvement - values that come to life through the unique talents and collaborative spirit of every team member. If you’re inspired to make a difference through future-building projects, join our best-in-class team.\nWhat is the Opportunity?\nReporting 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.\nWhat You'll Do Here:\nDevelop, 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).\nTrain, 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.\nServe 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.\nProvide direction, mentoring and oversight of inspection and examination duties and responsibilities\nProvide 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.\nAct as the liaison with Authorized Inspectors (AIA), customers, and regulatory bodies (e.g., NRC) for inspection & test reporting and non-conformance resolution.\nManage the identification, quarantine, documentation, and resolution of non-conforming materials and conditions adverse to quality.\nExercise independent authority to stop work and control further processing or installation of components when quality requirements are not met.\nSupport formal causal investigations into inspection program issues, inspection result deficiencies or test failures.\nReview 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.\nMay also be assigned to support corporate quality activities, such as procedure development, audit performance, on an as-needed basis.\nProvides 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.\nWhat You Bring to the Team:\nCurrent 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).\nBachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical/Metallurgical) or related technical field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.\nMinimum 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.\nExtensive 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.\nStrong technical writing skills, proficiency with inspection software/databases, and leadership capabilities to provide technical leadership to technicians. \nComputer literate in MS Office, Access, Word, Excel, PowerPoint etc.\nVerifiable 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\nASME NQA-1 Nuclear Lead Auditor Certification would be an asset.\nDue to the nature of work conducted by Aecon, mandated nuclear export controls requirements must be met for employment.\nMust be able to secure unescorted access authorization to plant site including federal sites.\nMust 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\nMust 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.)\nAecon fosters belonging within and across our organization. We consider all applicants for positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, mental or physical disabilities, veteran status, and all other characteristics protected by law.\nWe are committed to adhering to the objectives and requirements outlined in the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), and to meeting the accessibility needs of persons with disabilities in a timely manner, through the implementation of the requirements of the EEOC and its applicable regulations. Appropriate accommodation under the EEOC will be provided upon request throughout the interview and hiring process.\nAecon is committed to ensuring all job postings are compliant with all applicable laws. 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