Quality Inspector

Required Qualifications:

• Lifting: Frequently lift and carry materials, tools, and equipment, sometimes weighing up to 50lbs or more. Must be able to lift and carry up to 50lbs, multiple time an hour throughout a shift.
• Standing: They often stand for long periods of time, sometimes all day, while working on projects. Must be able to stand for 90% of an 8-12hr shift.
• Climbing: Work often involves climbing ladders, scaffolding, or stairs to reach different levels of a structure. Must be able to climb 30' ladders. Must be able to climb 60' stairs. Must be able to wear a 30lb harness and tool bags and climb concrete form work and rebar
• Bending and Kneeling: Frequently bend, stoop, kneel, or crouch to perform tasks, such as installing flooring or working in tight spaces. Must be able to bend, stoop, kneel and crawl for up to 30mins at a time, multiple times a day
• Manual Dexterity: The position requires good hand-eye coordination and dexterity to operate tools and equipment, and to work with precision. Must be able to use small hand tools while standing, bending at the waist, and kneeling throughout an 8-12hr shift.
• Vision: You need good vision to see clearly at varying distances, and to workplans and other documents. Must be able to see while using required safety glasses.
• Hearing: They need good hearing to be aware of their surroundings and to follow instructions. Must be able to wear hearing protection as needed
• Working Conditions: You may work in a variety of weather conditions, both indoors and outdoors. Must be able to work an entire shift (8-12hrs) in any of the aforementioned environments
• Tools and Equipment: You must be able to operate a variety of tools and equipment, including power saws, drills, and other machinery. Must be able to use/operate small hand and power tools at to below shoulder height while standing, bending at the waist, and kneeling. Tools will range from a few oz to 35lbs, and must be used throughout an 8-12hr shift
• Safety: You must be able to follow safety procedures and wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE).

Must be able to perform the aforementioned tasks while wearing a harness and or tool bags weighing up to 30lbs for 90% of an 8-12hr shift.

• Implement Inspection and Testing Plan, and Quality Plan Procedures required to build a quality project conforming to design, specification, relevant standards and codes.

Essential Functions

• In coordination with field management and project schedule, plan and coordinate all required inspections and testing.
• Assist all 3rd parties conducting an on-site quality or technical review, audit, test or inspection of the work, materials or equipment.
• Prepare Weekly Quality Site Activity Report and Monthly Quality Summary Report.
• Review all test, inspection, site observation or surveillance reports, and record any deficiencies and non-conformities.
• Supervise Quality Control (QC) functions including internal inspection of work and completion of all related QC check sheets.
• Review the current drawings, Design Change Notices (DCN), Supplemental Site Instructions (SSI), Requests for Information (RFI) and red-line drawings. Report any deficiencies in production of red-line mark-ups.
• Conduct regular site inspection of work compliance with the IFC design drawings, project specifications, applicable standards and codes, as well as receiving and storage of materials inspections.
• Provide training, tools and techniques to enable field staff, suppliers and subcontractors to achieve required quality standards and ensure that inspections, tests and procedures are properly understood and carried out.
• Manage site document control and control on non-conforming product functions.
• Implement Inspection and Testing Plan, and Quality Plan Procedures required to build a quality project conforming to design, specification, relevant standards and codes.
• Knowledge of Quality Control and Assurance Management Systems.
• Multi-disciplinary Engineering; knowledge of Civil, Structural, Architectural, Mechanical and Electrical fields as it relates to construction of medical or institutional facilities.
• Exceptional communication skills.
• Previous experience with MTO project requirements would be an asset
• The QA/QC Field Inspector supervises and coordinates all activities required at the project site to meet project quality objectives and to deliver a quality product that exceeds client and owner expectations.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree or Engineering Technologist Diploma preferred.
• 2+ year related experience preferred.
• ACI or Canadian equivalent certification required within six-months of hire.
• Experience or training in environmental regulatory and construction industry compliance preferred.
• Developing understanding of construction quality standards and processes.
• Strong organization and communication skills.
• Willingness and ability to learn and grow in environmental monitoring, technical writing and documentation.