Principal Welding Quality Assurance and Non Destructive Examination Technologist (Permanent)

Babcock Mission Critical Services España SA.; Central Saanich; On-site; CAD 84,000 - 123,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Principal Welding Quality Assurance and Non-Destructive Examination Technologist to enhance their capabilities in the marine sector. This role involves managing weld quality assurance, collaborating with engineering teams, and ensuring compliance with stringent quality standards. The ideal candidate will bring over a decade of experience in welding and inspection, along with technical leadership skills. Join a forward-thinking company committed to creating a safe and secure world, where your expertise will play a vital role in supporting critical assets for the Royal Canadian Navy and beyond.

Benefits

Wellness days

Flexible work schedule

Comprehensive health and dental benefits

Pregnancy and Parental Leave top-up

Employer matching retirement contributions

Employee recognition programs

Professional development support

Relocation assistance

Qualifications

• 10+ years experience in welding, inspection, and quality assurance.
• Eligible for Canadian Secret Security and ITAR Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Manage and grow weld quality assurance and control capabilities.
• Review contractor developed welding and NDE procedures.

Skills

Welding Inspection

Quality Assurance

Non-Destructive Examination

Technical Leadership

Structural Engineering

Naval Architecture

Education

Post-secondary education as a Welding Technologist

Eligible for registration with Applied Science Technologists

Tools

Welding Procedure Specifications

NDE Procedures

Job description

Principal Welding Quality Assurance and Non Destructive Examination Technologist (Permanent)

Location: Victoria, British Columbia, CA, V8Z 0B9

Onsite or Hybrid: Onsite

Expected Salary: $84,925 to $122,670

Underpinned by a deep understanding of technology integration, asset management, and specialist training, Babcock International works with customers around the world to improve the capability, reliability, and availability of their most critical assets within the key market sectors of Marine, Land, Aviation, and Nuclear.

In Canada, Babcock works in the Marine sector, where our teams provide critical and complex support to Canada’s submarine fleet. Our Canadian team is proud to be trusted to deliver key naval in-service support for the Royal Canadian Navy. We also operate in the Aviation sector, where Babcock ensures that the aircrew trainees of our partner nations receive the world’s best flying training.

Babcock’s Purpose is to create a safe and secure world, together. Our Principles create the foundation for how we will do this. By thinking, connecting, and acting in line with these Principles, we’ll deliver better outcomes for our Culture, Customers and Communities.

Responsibilities:

• Manage, coordinate, and grow weld quality assurance and quality control capabilities as required, to meet current and future business requirements.
• Review and accept contractor developed welding procedure specifications.
• Review and accept contractor welder performance qualifications.
• Review and accept contractor developed Non-Destructive Examination (NDE) procedures.
• Collaborate with internal and external organizations including Babcock Engineering & Corporate Quality Assurance, subcontracted weld engineers or weld companies in support of welding and NDE quality, process controls, and performance / procedure qualifications.

Minimum Requirements:

• Graduated from a recognized institution with post-secondary education or accreditation as a Welding Technologist (or equivalent) or significant experience and exposure to welding and NDE activities in the marine sector.
• Eligible for registration with the Applied Science Technologists & Technicians of British Columbia as an Applied Science Technologist.
• 10+ years experience with welding, weld inspection, structural engineering, or naval architecture.
• Experience providing technical leadership and guidance to technologists.
• Qualification as a welding inspector (CSA W178.2, CWI etc.).
• Experience in Quality Control or Quality Assurance within shipbuilding / repair, pressure vessel / piping or similar heavy industrial environments.
• Qualification as an NDE technician in any of the following disciplines, magnetic particle, liquid penetrant, radiography, and or ultrasonic testing.
• Experience, Trade qualifications and performance qualifications in welding to recognized welding codes & standards.
• Eligible for a Canadian Secret Security and ITAR Clearance.

Benefits:

• Contributions towards an employee’s physical and mental health.
• Wellness days.
• Supportive work life balance: flexible work schedule and competitive annual vacation time off.
• Comprehensive health and dental benefits.
• Pregnancy and Parental Leave top-up available.
• Employer matching of employee retirement contribution.
• Employee recognition and bonus programs.
• Support of professional development and reimbursement of membership dues.
• Relocation assistance for individuals and families.

Babcock is committed to promoting a workforce without boundaries. One that welcomes everyone to contribute to our success regardless of race, national or ethnic origin, colour, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, family status, genetic characteristics, or disability.