Bruce Power Looking for Supplier Lead Auditor at Ontario Full Time

Job Posting Start Date: July 4, 2023.

Job Posting End Date: July 18, 2023.

Please note that this position is a re-post. If you have submitted an application previously, you are not required to do so again.

Are you looking for a meaningful career that makes a difference in your community? Would you enjoy an opportunity to contribute to our innovation and growth by bringing personal perspectives and experiences to your everyday work?

Working at Bruce Power, you can enjoy the benefits of small-town living with outdoor adventures and a rewarding career. As part of our progressive, diverse, and inclusive workplace, you will work in a Safety-First environment, supporting challenging and impactful nuclear projects like our Life Extension Program and medical isotope production. Ongoing training and development are part of every job, offering constant growth and skill-building potential.

In support of achieving excellence and business results through safe, reliable operations, our Quality division is currently hiring for a Supplier Lead Auditor in the Independent Oversight department.

As an integral part of the Quality organization, the Independent Oversight department is responsible for ensuring that it promotes safe and efficient operation of Bruce Power’s business by conducting independent assessments on behalf of top management to confirm that the Bruce Power Management System (BPMS) meets the regulatory, legal, and statutory requirements and its effective implementation.

The Supplier Lead Auditor is accountable, on a Supplier basis, to lead audits and/or surveys of Suppliers and their Sub Suppliers. As a Supplier Audit Team Lead, they provide leadership, instruction, advice, guidance, and clarification to a team covering a specified length of time, specific Audits and Surveys.

This is a permanent, full-time position which offers a competitive benefits, compensation and pension package and is located on the shore of Lake Huron.

More than 1 position may be available.

What will you be responsible for?

• Applying knowledge of applicable Quality Assurance Standards and Supplier Auditing Techniques, the Supplier Lead Auditor will ensure the validity, objectivity and factual content of observations, ensure reasonable conclusions are made based on the evidence and, report results and provide recommendations to the Approved Supplier List Desk Authority

• Follow up on Supplier corrective actions to ensure gaps identified are addressed

• Perform periodic Supplier QA Performance Assessments/Surveys between regularly scheduled audits

Specific Accountabilities:

• Must be able to qualify as a Supplier Lead Auditor and attain Nuclear Pressure Boundary Lead Auditor status

• Maintain Nuclear Supplier Lead Auditor status through audit participation and training

• Lead and conduct comprehensive audits of suppliers to assure Supplier QA Program adequacy and implementation effectiveness to the applicable QA Standard, taking into account the product and methods of manufacture employed by the Supplier

• Ensure Supplier is controlling their sub suppliers, in an effective manner and in keeping with the defined Quality Assurance Standard and their own Quality Assurance Manual and/or procedures

• Provide leadership, instruction, advice, guidance, assistance and clarification to an audit team covering a specified length of time and ensure compliance

• Assign tasks, monitor work performance, and provide feedback and redirection, as necessary

• Ensure the validity, objectivity, and factual content of observations. Ensure reasonable conclusions are made based on the evidence. Responsible to establish and maintain integrity of the Audit team’s results

• Coordinate with the supplier to organize audit details such as schedule and scope of audit

• Obtain and review required documentation in advance to determine readiness of the supplier for the defined audit

• Develop/revise audit checklists to support efficient and consistent auditing of suppliers to the designated standard(s)

• Provide, as a team lead, consultative services to coordinate work assignment, team activities, logical relationships and to verify availability of resources and tools for the team

• Prepare and present the audit plan to supplier senior management. Discuss concerns regarding evaluation standards, objectives and scope of the audit. Where differences of opinion exist, influencing the supplier management to understand and accept the overall business need for the audit applying a high degree of tact and diplomacy

• Prepare and complete the required final audit checklists and final audit reports for review and approval by Bruce Power supplier management personnel

• Prepare and present audit results to Executive members of the supplier’s management. Discuss concerns and influence Executives to take appropriate corrective actions to ensure success

• Track and follow-up on audit findings and recommendations identified during audits to closure. Evaluate the completion and effectiveness of Corrective Actions with review of objective evidence submitted by the supplier

• Provide both written and verbal briefings to regulatory agencies, Bruce Power and Supply management regarding the scope, status, and conclusions of audits when required. Respond to inquiries and requests from station and corporate Supply and Procurement Engineering

• Evaluate performance of Auditors relative to internal standards. Provide feedback, coaching and mentoring, as required, to improve performance

• Meet with appropriate sections of the Bruce Power to clarify the objectives of the audit which include but may not be limited to the scope of supply from the vendor and the required QA standard the procurements will be required to be provided under

• Maintain an awareness of audit industry best practices and integrate them into Bruce Power audits/assessments practices

• As required, provide support to the department by developing/revising qualification standards, training materials, procedures, checklists and/or audit schedules

• Provide assistance in the development of audit/survey strategic plans, schedules, and performance measurement including writing reports to ensure comprehensive and timely oversight

• On a supplier basis, complete periodic performance assessments to identify supplier quality performance issues or trends

• On an exception basis, provide advice, guidance, and support to clients as an informed expert on the vendor quality assurance specification requirements and vendor approval process relative to the Company’s regulatory requirements

• Provide advice and guidance to clients as an informed expert on the vendor quality assurance specification

Knowledge and Skills:

• Knowledge of technical requirements (basis along with codes and standards)

• Knowledge and experience in Quality Management and Quality Assurance principles

• Knowledge/experience with Canadian and International standards (CSA N286, N299.X – 2016 Series, 10CFR50 Appendix B, CSA Standards N285.0 & B51, ASME Boiler & Pressure Vessel Code, ISO 9001, ISO 17025, etc.

• Knowledge/experience in CANDU Generating Stations is highly desired

• Knowledge/experience in manufacturing processes such as welding, brazing, machining, forging, etc.

• Software proficiency (i.e., MS Word, Excel, Power Point, etc.)

• Must have excellent written and communication skills

• Strong Technical report writing skills

Education and Experience

• This knowledge is normally considered to be acquired through completion of a four (4) year University degree in an appropriate field such as Engineering or Science

• Minimum 8 years up to an including 10 years of experience is considered necessary

• Holds or has previously held Lead Auditor certification

• Holds or has previously held a maintenance, design, procurement, or system engineering position

• Experience in power plant design, operations, maintenance or in the nuclear industry with practical experience in quality assurance with at least 5 years being equivalent supervisory/management level technical or quality assurance related

Selection Criteria

• Skills, Knowledge, Education, and Experience per the above qualifications and experience

• Currently qualified or, has the ability to qualify as a Supplier Lead Auditor and attain Nuclear Pressure Boundary Lead Auditor status

• Verbal and written communication

• Transferable skills (for example, effective communication, drive for accountability and results, time/organizational management, collaboration and teamwork)

• Competency based interview

• Past performance record and suitability for this position

Are you ready for a change?

Please complete the online application and attach a cover letter and resume, indicating your education and experience as it relates to this opportunity. We look forward to receiving your application and will be in contact with you, should you be selected for an interview.

The successful candidate will be selected based on related and required education, experience, knowledge and skills, a competency-based interview, and background reference checks.

As one of Canada’s Best Diversity Employers , Bruce Power is committed to promoting a culture of diversity, equity and inclusion where workers feel valued for their uniqueness and are recognized for their individual differences, talents and skills. Diversity, equity and inclusion is critical to our business as we recognize that our people are our greatest resource. To support our inclusive workplace culture, we welcome and encourage everyone to apply.