Quality Assurance Specialist

**ABOUT US**:
Established in 1934 as a small plumbing and heating company, E.S. Fox Limited today is recognized as a pre-eminent Canadian multi-trade Industrial, Commercial, Institutional and Nuclear constructor and fabricator. E.S. Fox Limited works in the industries of oil and gas, petrochemical, mining, pulp and paper, steel, automotive, pharmaceutical, casinos, hotels, hospitals, schools, and themed entertainment.

The company is headquartered in Niagara Falls, Ontario, and maintains full-service regional offices in Hamilton, Toronto, Port Robinson, Oshawa, Tiverton, Kingston, Sudbury, and Thunder Bay.

With a strong commitment to health, safety, and the protection of the environment, E.S. Fox Limited has earned a reputation as a people-first, environmentally conscious, socially responsible constructor.

The Niagara Falls, ON head office is looking for a detail orientated, analytical and efficient **Quality Assurance Specialist** to join the Quality team.

**SUMMARY OF THE ROLE**:
The Quality Assurance Specialist is responsible for maintaining the Q.A. department including implementation, monitoring and ensuring compliance with the Company Quality policies, programs and practices, as well as the effective utilization of Q.A. resources in respect of the various and required codes and standards on company work projects and fabrications.

**KEY RESPONSIBILITIES**:

- Furthers company expertise by remaining current on all Q.A. related matters
- Ensures the development and maintenance of the corporate Q.A. Documentation (Manuals, Procedures, Instructions)
- Suggests improvements in procedures (work methods) to increase productivity, quality and profits
- Promotes permanent improvement, awareness and compliance with Q.A. policies and procedures throughout the company branches and project sites
- Follows up on corrective actions, (CARs), NCRs, preventive measures, client and employee complaints
- Supervises the internal audit process in compliance with the annual audit plan and prepares an annual audit plan
- Maintains inspection and MT & E calibrations data base
- Develops and maintains the Corporate approved vendor list (AVL)
- Coordinates training activities on the Corporate quality system
- Coordinates the consultants involved in the quality audits
- Is fully conversant with all codes and Q.A. requirements which the Company requires
- Anticipates codes and customer audit requirements and formulates plans to reduce the overhead costs and still meet all Code and Customer needs
- Plans code audits with the best value in mind to produce the most qualifications for the company
- Works with Corporate Quality Assurance Manager to determine the Q.A. certifications needed in each business sector and actively promotes company's certifications to maximize market opportunities
- Maintains strong and cooperative relationships with external Q.A. counterparts, colleagues and legislative bodies
- Acts as Q.A. Resource and provides expert and timely input to all areas of the Company
- Anticipates code and customer requirements regarding Q.A. certifications prior to bidding
- Provides company estimators with the most cost effective methods of construction and Q.A. when requested
- Assists company sales staff in company qualifications and technical discussions with customers
- Assists company sales staff in seeking out new Q.A./Q.C. qualifications for new business development
- Provides Q.A. and code information as required
- Develops ITPs for awarded projects
- Enhances Corporate In-house Q.A. Functional Capability
- Ensures that each new Q.A. inspector/representative has the requisite training and orientation to all company procedures including Q.A. and H&S procedures to be fully functional in their role
- In conjunction with the HR Department, arranges inspection courses for special training needs of in house inspectors
- Identifies subcontracted inspection services training to provide the best value to Q.A. and estimating departments
- Trains inspection staff to recognize and record non-conformances
- Establishes and maintains a statistical approach to tracking deficiencies, NCRs, weld repair, fit up problems
- Provides in-house Q.A. training for branch and field locations
- Ensures all levels of management are trained and understand code requirements and quality standards relating to corporate and project requirements
- Schedules internal and external code and customer audits to achieve Quality code accreditations
- Ensures Q.A. resolution of Q.A. issues and problems are effected and communicated to all parties affected
- Provides guidance and corrective action on non-conformance issues
- Participates directly in projects (field and shop sites) as required
- Monitors and aids in writing company non-conformance reports
- Participates in all corrective action reports and corrective action requests whether Company or customer driven
- Provides leadership and expertise in furthering company position on code-related matter a