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

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

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

Victoria, BC

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.

In this role, you will:

• 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.
• Complete weld quality surveillance duties.
• 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.

The ideal candidate brings:

• 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.

Babcock 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 families

Babcock 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 https://www.babcockinternational.com/careers/