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Hybrid · Kelowna, British Columbia, CanadaFull-timePosted 2 months ago
CIMA+
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Welcome to people who like people, to brilliant minds, tomorrow’s visionaries, challenge seekers, collaborators, and those with an entrepreneurial spirit in their DNA.
At CIMA+, you’ll find a place where your ideas and perspectives are welcomed and encouraged. In both the field and at the office, you’ll get plenty of opportunities to reach your full potential in an environment that’s engineered for people. At CIMA+, we care about our people and make sure that they feel valued, appreciated, and part of the team. You could even become a shareholder in the company.
At CIMA+, we give you the freedom and flexibility to manage your work on your own terms and the opportunity to work on projects you can relate to.
Welcome to CIMA+
CIMA+ delivers some of the largest and most technically demanding electrical transmission and distribution projects in Canada. Working alongside major utility and infrastructure owners, our teams support the planning, engineering, procurement, construction and commissioning of assets that provide safe, reliable power to communities, industries and critical infrastructure.
As our portfolio continues to grow, we are further expanding our integrated Project Delivery team. Quality Assurance plays a critical role in how we deliver complex utility infrastructure reliably, on schedule and within budget. We are looking for experienced professionals who bring sound technical judgment, a practical approach to problem solving and a commitment to providing quality services.
We are seeking a Senior Quality Assurance Engineer – High-Voltage T&D Equipment to support major transmission and distribution projects throughout British Columbia. This role provides independent quality assurance oversight for high-voltage equipment—from supplier qualification and manufacturing through installation, testing and commissioning—to help ensure critical infrastructure is delivered safely, reliably and in accordance with project requirements.
Working closely with engineers, project teams, suppliers and utility clients, you will play a key role in reducing project risk, supporting successful energization and strengthening the quality systems that underpin reliable power delivery.
Ideally the role will be based in our Vancouver, BC office, however other Western Canada office locations, will also be considered for the right candidate.
Experience and Role Accountabilities
Minimum eight (8) years of progressively responsible experience in transmission and distribution high-voltage equipment, preferably 230 kV and above, including manufacturing, supplier quality, installation or commissioning.
Lead risk-based quality assurance for high-voltage T&D equipment across procurement, manufacture, delivery, installation and commissioning.
Assess equipment quality risks and establish supplier quality requirements, Inspection and Test Plans, hold points, witness points and surveillance activities with equipment engineers and the Professional of Record.
Review specifications, procurement documents and supplier quality documentation to confirm requirements for manufacturing, testing, traceability and quality records are complete and proportionate to risk.
Evaluate high-voltage equipment suppliers and critical sub-suppliers through quality-system reviews, audits, manufacturing surveillance and source inspection.
Inspect equipment during manufacture, receipt and installation to verify materials, workmanship, preservation, assembly and compliance with project requirements.
Perform delegated hold-point, witness-point and field-verification activities, documenting findings and escalating non-conformances requiring engineering disposition.
Manage non-conformances through commissioning, ensuring deficiencies are documented, technically dispositioned, corrected, verified and closed.
Maintain complete and traceable quality records to support turnover, energization and long-term asset history.
Provide specialist quality advice for high-voltage T&D equipment and contribute to the development of CIMA+’s equipment-quality capability.
At CIMA+, we value diversity of talent and perspective. You think you can add value, but don't meet all the job requirements? We invite you to apply, because everyone has something unique to offer. The outstanding talents that choose to join us at CIMA+ soon realize that we go all out to encourage them to grow. We look forward to hearing how you can contribute to our success.
Why choose CIMA+? Because we offer you:
At CIMA+, we recognize the richness and diversity of each individual’s experience. Compensation for this role is therefore based on the candidate’s experience, skills, and qualifications, while maintaining internal equity. The level and associated salary may vary depending on the candidate’s profile.
CIMA+ uses an applicant tracking system that includes an automated match score feature. However, this score is not used to screen, assess, or select applicants. All hiring decisions are made through human review.
Ethics and integrity are fundamental values at CIMA+. That is why we are committed to ensuring equal access to resources and opportunities for candidates, regardless of their identity (race, ethnicity, colour, religion, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, socio-economic status or background, etc.).
In keeping with the principles of employment equity, we encourage all applications, including, but not limited to, those from women, Indigenous people, people with disabilities and visible minorities. We also encourage candidates to complete the self-identification form when applying for employment.
Accommodations are available on request. Your Business Partner will process your request.
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