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Engineering Team Lead (Non-Destructive Testing)

Powertech Labs
Surrey, BC, CA
Full-time
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Powertech’s Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) & Inspections group provides advanced inspection techniques across various industries with expertise in power utilities.

We have an experienced team of Engineers, Technicians, and certified NDT Specialists and we offer comprehensive field, Lab NDT and coating inspection services.

Our Engineers provide technical advisory on welding procedures and life assessment of structures and pressure vessels. Under the direction of the Division Manager, the NDT & Inspections Team lead will provide technical, professional, and business development leadership to achieve department objectives.

The incumbent will also advise the Business Development Director on opportunities for the expansion of clientele and growth areas for the field services business.

  • Team Leadership & Project Execution : Lead and support a team of engineers and NDE specialists in executing projects of varying complexities, including testing, consulting, field inspections, and laboratory work.
  • Technical Guidance & Mentorship : Actively mentor the NDT team on safe operating procedures and best industry practices.

Encourage team members to investigate challenging technical issues, evaluate risks and develop solutions to problems.

  • Business Strategy & Objectives : Develop long-term business strategies and annual department-specific objectives, focusing on quality, health & safety, environmental standards, new services, capital investment, client engagement, and financial targets.
  • Work Prioritization & Resource Allocation : Review work in progress and assess for accuracy, required results, and compliance with quality assurance standards and procedures.
  • Client Engagement & Business Development : Drive client engagement and business development activities by seeking out opportunities in areas of expertise, contacting prospective clients, attending conferences and trade shows, preparing proposals, and conducting client follow-ups.
  • Performance Management & Staff Development : Set annual staff objectives, conduct performance assessments, address performance issues through performance management practices and support career progression by establishing personal development plans.
  • Team Building & Recruitment : Assist the Division Manager in building a resilient team through recruitment, development / training, and recommending staff promotions and employee movements.
  • Procedures & Compliance : Establish and maintain departmental procedures related to technical, quality, safety, and environmental standards.

Engage in audit processes and documentation and work with team to promptly address corrective actions.

  • Cross-Discipline Collaboration : Facilitate information sharing with other team leads and seek opportunities for cross-discipline projects.
  • Project Methodology & Reporting : Participate in the design of project methodology, scoping, costing / budgeting, preparation of quotations / proposals, and providing technical reports.
  • Continuous Improvement : Enhance and develop methods, procedures, and technical standards to leverage new technology and improve department effectiveness and efficiency.

Identify and raise operational risks to the senior leadership team. Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s or advanced degree in mechanical, materials or metallurgical engineering, or a related engineering discipline recognized by Canadian Universities.
  • Minimum of 15 years of progressive experience in engineering, team leadership, and business development to include : - Expert knowledge in various NDT methods (e.

g., UT, RT, MT, PT, ET) and familiarity with coating inspection techniques. Understanding of welding procedures, structural integrity assessments, and pressure vessel inspections.

Familiarity with various components and operations of electrical utility from generation to delivery and pro-active with industry advancements and new NDT technologies - Managing projects from inception to completion, including scoping, budgeting, and resource allocation.

  • Proven ability to develop client relationships, business opportunities, and drive growth. A strong and broad network of NDT industry contacts is considered an asset.
  • Strong communication skills (including good facilitation and public speaking skills) and the ability to deliver constructive feedback to employees and build team consensus to achieve common goals.
  • Demonstrated ability and passion in people management skills including conflict management, work leadership, technical direction, team building, and coaching skills.
  • Registration or ability to immediately register as a professional engineer with the Engineers and Geoscientists of BC (EGBC).
  • Must hold a valid class 5 BC driver’s license or equivalent. The successful applicant must demonstrate these assets :
  • Strong knowledge of hydroelectric generating stations equipment (turbines, penstocks, gates, and mechanical equipment), and operation and maintenance practices.
  • Experience with vehicle inspections and certifications including aerial trucks and mobile cranes.
  • Familiar with concepts of sales cycle, key account management, and customer relationship management (CRM) tools
  • Entrepreneurial mindset with proven track record in business development success
  • Experience working in a unionized environment Job Status : Full-Time Regular Affiliation : M&P Job Level : P4 Job location : Surrey, B.

C. Please be advised that this role has been assessed as safety sensitive and pre-qualification alcohol and drug testing will be required as a pre-condition to employment.

A condition of employment for this job is that you maintain your Driver's License (Class 5) in good standing. For Powertech Lab positions, the flexible work model options are different due to their specific operational requirements and details will be discussed at the interview stage Powertech Labs is an equal opportunity employer.

We include everyone. We welcome applications from anyone, including members of visible minorities, women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, persons of minority sexual orientations and gender identities, and others with the skills and knowledge to productively engage with diverse communities.

We are also happy to provide reasonable accommodations throughout the selection process and while working at Powertech Labs.

Maintaining customer-confidence and our reputation is key : To this end, all our campus and laboratories are accredited to ISO9001 (quality), ISO14001 (environment stewardship) and ISO45001 (safety) and IEC / ISO 17025 for over 100 standards.

To complement the focus on accreditation, we encourage our experts to drive global standards and provide development opportunities for all staff to grow in their role and to advance in their careers.

Working at Powertech is not a job but a career. If you want to be a part of a growing clean technology company that is impactful and working towards a common goal of accelerating the world towards a net zero carbon future, come and join our team. Powered by JazzHR

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