Field Quality Control Inspector

Strescon Limited; Bedford; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading precast concrete manufacturer in Nova Scotia is seeking a Field Quality Control Inspector responsible for conducting inspections and ensuring product quality at construction sites. The ideal candidate has a post-secondary education in civil engineering or a related field and possesses strong problem-solving skills. This role requires travel to various sites in New Brunswick and Nova Scotia. A comprehensive benefits package is offered.

Benefits

Health and dental coverage

Life insurance

RRSP and tax-free savings account options

Educational bursaries for employees' children

Health & wellness programming

Employee sport team sponsorships

Qualifications

• Experience in a quality assurance environment and/or construction field.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprint drawings.
• Knowledge of CSA, ASTM and DTI Standards.

Responsibilities

• Conduct field quality control inspections including initial and final inspections.
• Identify and report quality control deficiencies.
• Modify and implement procedures to maintain product quality.
• Travel throughout New Brunswick and Nova Scotia based on project needs.

Skills

Critical thinking

Problem-solving

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

Post secondary education in civil or similar discipline

Job description

About Us

JOB DESCRIPTION

Established in 1963, Strescon Limited has grown to become the largest precast, pre-stressed concrete manufacturer in Eastern Canada. Its primary market covers the Atlantic Provinces and the New England region of the United States. Strescon manufactures a wide range of both architectural and structural precast/prestressed concrete products including bridge girders, wall panels, complete parking garages, hollow-core planking, piling and deck slabs. Strescon presently has two facilities: 70,000 sq.ft. in Saint John, New Brunswick and 50,000 sq.ft. in Bedford, Nova Scotia.

In addition to our engineered precast facilities for custom components, Strescon also operates a 32,000 sq. ft. facility in Saint John which manufactures standard concrete products for engineered drainage systems, such as pipe, manholes and catchbasins.

Job Summary

The Field Quality Control Inspector is responsible to work collaboratively with field services, ensuring all product meets job specific specifications throughout the site installation process. This position will travel to various construction job sites throughout New Brunswick and Nova Scotia conducting inspections, ensuring common, consistent quality control processes and procedures are followed and documented. The ideal candidate must be a problem solver who is comfortable with hands-on work and thrives in a fast-paced multi-project environment.

Responsibilities

• Conduct field quality control inspections including initial and final inspections (visual, dimensional and document)
• Maintain and adhere to field / site quality processes and procedures
• Identify and report any quality control deficiencies, ensuring immediate corrective action
• Initiate and participate in quality investigations to support corrective actions and failure analysis
• Travel throughout New Brunswick and Nova Scotia based on project needs
• Coordinate and conduct field testing of construction materials
• Modify and implement procedures which maintain high product quality as needed
• Continuously update and maintain quality control records
• Additional duties as assigned

Technical Requirements

• Post secondary education with a focus within civil, or a similar discipline
• Prior experience in a quality assurance environment and/or within the construction field
• Ability to read and interpret blueprint drawings
• Knowledge of CSA, ASTM and DTI Standards

Business Requirements

• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Desire to work well in a fast-paced, deadline-driven, and customer-focused environment
• Willingness to travel to project construction sites as required
• Driver's License

Cultural Requirements

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with individuals of diverse backgrounds & disciplines, including various levels of management

As a member of the OSCO Construction Group, Strescon Limited offers a comprehensive compensation package including health and dental coverage, life insurance, RRSP and tax-free savings account options. Additionally, we offer educational bursaries to children of employees, health & wellness programming, celebratory events and employee sport team sponsorships.

About OSCO

The origins of the OSCO Construction Group go back to 1955 when Ocean Steel & Construction Ltd. was founded in Saint John, New Brunswick. Since that time, the OSCO Construction Group has grown to encompass four main operating sectors: Steel, Concrete, Construction and Corporate. Within these sectors lie an ever-expanding number of construction-related companies and divisions, serving a growing market area and employing over twelve hundred employees.