Job Description

Kleinschmidt

has a full-time opening for a

Quality Engineer

to provide oversight and monitoring of the Quality inputs and outputs of a Hydro-Electric Turbine and Generator Overhaul program as it applies to the Project Quality Management Plan for Kleinschmidt Associates - Canada, and all Partners of the I2PD (Industrial Integrated Project Delivery) Model, for the Overhaul Program at Otto Holden in

Mattawa, Ontario.

Travel to Timiskaming Shores, Ontario required.


Salary: CAD 75,000 - 100,000/year (based on experience)

Who You Are

An

EIT or P.Eng with a

BSc in

Mechanical Engineering or Electrical Engineering.

Experienced: Ideally looking for someone with 0-4 years of engineering design or consulting experience. Other elements of experience that will be favorably reviewed include:

+ Machine design or thermodynamic/fluid design experience + Drafting and GD&T
+ Quality assurance or quality control experience
+ Fabrication, Welding or weld inspection experience (CWI)
+ Machining or Millwright experience with maintenance, repair or refurbishment of rotating equipment.
+ Familiar with rotating hydroelectric machinery
+ Understanding of electrical installations as it applies to junction boxes, control panels and instrumentation.

Communication: Good written and oral communication skills. Good technical presentation (Word, Excel, Power Point, Bluebeam) Self-starter, motivated, strong work ethic. On-site work is at a remote location with offsite mentorship.

Organized: Proficiency in comprehension of procedural detail and tolerances. Proficiency in compilation and filing of QCR's, both electronically and in hardcopy "Control Binder" format. Able to prioritize onsite and offsite tasks. Good soft skills. Able to work effectively with trades, engineers, managers and cross discipline Teams. Able to compile and properly organize "Control" Binders for Procedural, ITP and QCR hard copy Records.

Additional Requirements

Must possess authorization to work in Canada and able to acquire authorization to work in the United States. Must be willing to travel and possess a valid driver's license.

About the Position

Application of the concepts of the Otto Holden I2PD Quality Management Plan equally to all Partners in the Project with respect to Procedures, Inspection and Test Plans (ITP's), and Quality Control Reports (QCR's) and the Site Division of Responsibilities.


Working in multiple and diverse Team environments with collaborative philosophy to execute the following:

Gain proficient knowledge of Andritz Hydro Hydroelectric Turbine and Generator Disassembly, Refurbishment, Reassembly, P&C Pre-Operational Test, and Pre-, Dry, and Wet Commissioning Manuals and all associated Procedures. Gain proficient knowledge of Andritz Electrical and Instrumentation Demolition and Installation Specification. Following the procedures set forth in the manuals and specifications, ensure completion of all associated QCR's with appropriate witnessing of all ITP steps. Review all incoming Quality Control Records (QCRs) with applicable Subject Matter Experts for acceptability and conformance to Procedural expectations and relative tolerances. Provide same oversight and monitoring of inspections and installation of all piping as related to turbine, generator and instrumentation piping and tubing, as per the Piping ITP and QCRs. Provide same oversight and monitoring of inspections and refurbishment of components sent to OPG's Dymond Machine shop, as per the Dymond Work Scope ITP and QCR's. Travel to Timiskaming Shores, Ontario is required. Create, track and follow-up on Non-Conformity Reports (NCR's) from identification of deviation, through dispositioning to corrective action and closure. Create, track and follow-up on Request(s) for Information (RFI's) from initiation of query, through dispositioning to corrective action and closure. Ensure all Issued for Construction drawings (IFC's) for electrical, turbine and generator refurbishment and installation are current and available at site as "Working Copy" for trades' use. Ensure all revisions or modifications to IFC drawings are captured by red and green line procedures. Ensure all red/green lined IFC's are transferred to Engineering for revision to As-Built drawings and eventually Record drawings. Participate in transferring all Record Documentation from the Project to Ontario Power Generation at the completion of each unit overhaul. Compile, track and follow-up on deliverables not completed during the outage window in a Punch List with reference to deliverable item, reason for not being complete, corrective action, responsible person assignment and target completion date. With appropriate SMEs, review and revise procedures, ITPs and QCRs if found to be deficient in content. Weekly (or as required) Quality Activity Reporting. Continuous Improvement methodology for streamlining and improving process. Perform other Duties as Required.

Discover Your Future at Kleinschmidt

At Kleinschmidt, we combine engineering expertise, regulatory know-how, and scientific skills to tackle the most challenging projects in renewable energy, water resources, and the natural environment. With over 50 years of experience, we stand out as one of North America's premier employee-owned consulting firms specializing in hydropower.


Our team thrives on passion and engagement, continuously pushing the boundaries of innovation and creativity. At Kleinschmidt, you'll find a vibrant community of professionals eager to share knowledge and help you achieve your career goals. We place technical excellence at the core of what we do, fostering an environment that prioritizes continuous learning and professional development. Join us and turn your potential into impactful solutions that define the future of our planet.

Our Process

Kleinschmidt strives to provide a great candidate experience. After careful review of resumes, we will notify those we are interested in interviewing. We may ask for more details with an initial screening. Our process normally involves two interviews. The top candidate will then be asked to provide 2-3 references and offered a benefits call, a unique step in our process where we describe our full benefits package. The final step is an offer sent via email.

Benefits

Competitive salary Bonus Program Comprehensive benefits package, including extended healthcare, dental, life and AD&D, and weekly indemnity insurance Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) and Deferred Profit-Sharing Plan (DPSP) with matching 10 Paid Holidays Paid Time Off Tuition Assistance Employee Ownership

Kleinschmidt is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. It is our company policy and culture to provide equal opportunity to all persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender status, disability status, national origin, veteran status, and all other dimensions of diversity.