Welding Quality Manager (Permanent) - Jobs in North Saanich

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Welding Quality Manager (Permanent)Victoria, BC 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. We deliver vital aerial emergency services and are proud to have been selected by the Government of Manitoba to deliver their wildfire suppression services, as well as key components of their critical air ambulance services.Whether it is providing technical training instruction, developing training materials or maintaining critical training assets, Babcock is trusted by its customers to deliver world-class training solutions.Babcock’s Purpose is to create a safe and secure world, together. Our Principles create the foundation for how we will do this. They keep us on the right course, unify the way we work and guide us towards success. By thinking, connecting, and acting in line with these Principles, we’ll deliver better outcomes for our Culture, Customers and Communities. Collectively at Babcock, our employees embody the Principles that help make us great at what we do:Challenge the status quo, Be Curious, and ask, ‘how might we’ Whenever measuring success, Think: Outcomes and positive impacts. Be Kind to ourselves, each other, and our planet. Babcock employees Collaborate – we are greater than the sum of our parts, Be Courageous – be brave, ambitious, and determined. Everyone has a part to play - Own and Deliver to be successful.In this role, you will: Be responsible for the occupational Healthamp; Safety of all direct reports Manage and lead the Babcock Welding Quality Team comprised of welding technologists and welding / non-destructive testing inspectors Coordinate, train, manage and grow quality assurance and quality control capabilities as required, to meet current and future business requirements Coordinate and plan various audit activities Collaborate with internal and external organizations including: Babcock Engineeringamp; Corporate QA, The Department of National Defence (DND), Auditors for Independent Verification and Validation activities conducted by National Defence Quality Assurance Region (NDQAR) and Naval Engineering Test Establishment (NETE), subcontracted weld engineers or weld companies in support of welding and NDT quality, process controls, performance/ procedure qualifications, as well as Babcock retained Welding Engineers as appropriate and required.The ideal candidate brings: Graduated from a recognized institution with post-secondary education or accreditation as an Engineer, Welding Technologist (or equivalent) or significant experience and exposure to welding and NDT activities in the marine sector. Submarine systems knowledge and experience, including operations and maintenance (5+ years) desirable. Experience (5+ years) with welding, weld inspection, structural engineering, or naval architecture with a sound knowledge (or qualifications) of NDT. Proven leadership and management skills and experience (5+ years) managing technical teams is highly desirable. Qualification as a welding inspector (CSA W178.2, CWI etc.) and QC / QA experience in such a function within shipbuilding / repair, pressure vessel / piping or similar heavy industrial environment are considered strong assets. Experience, Trade qualifications and performance qualifications in welding to recognized welding codesamp; standards. You are eligible for a Canadian Secret Security and ITAR ClearanceBabcock Canada supports the safety and wellbeing of our employees through the following programs: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 familiesBabcock is committed to promoting a workforce without boundaries. One that welcomes everyone to contribute to our success regardless of race, nationality, colour, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability, or age. If you require accommodation during any stage of our recruitment process, please let us know how we can assist you.Applicants, please apply online at