QA/QC Level 1 Welding Inspector

*This role is open to those interested working in a employee or Independent Contractor capacity.

Location: CNRL Horizon

Position: Project based-temporary / full-time

Perks: Camp or Daily Subsistence offered / FIFO – Edmonton, AB or Calgary, AB

• **Travel Assistance Protocol (TAP) will be engaged for those travelling from out of province for the duration of the turnaround**

Work Schedule: Pre-Turnaround – 10 on and 4 off / Turnaround – 6 on and 1 off / 10-12 hours per day

Reporting to: Manager, Quality

Position Available: Employee or Independent Contractor

Shift: Night Shift

Waiward is a respected construction and maintenance service provider that operates one of Canada’s largest fabrication shops based out of Edmonton, Alberta. Our mission is To Be Your Trusted Partner which ensures we act with integrity in all that we do. Through planned growth and development, we have kept our commitment to provide our customers with an unsurpassed level of service. Waiward’s historical and future success is grounded in our collective commitment to our core values.

At Waiward, we believe a diverse and inclusive workplace is the key to unlocking the full potential of our people. It is essential to build a team that represents the communities and clients we are serving. We attract, hire, and develop people of all backgrounds and ensure fairness and inclusion within our hiring processes. We believe in investing in people based on their expertise, capabilities, aspirations, and performance despite their race, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, and beliefs.

As a leader in our industry, we believe diversity and inclusion strengthen our team and are committed to making sustainable progress in our company and the communities and clients we serve. With the support of our leadership team and peers, our people are encouraged to share their perspectives.

Job Purpose

The QA/QC Inspector is primarily responsible for completing inspections, examinations and reporting findings as required by governing codes, standards, specifications and project quality plans or ITP’s.
Responsibilities

• Displays a commitment to Waiward’s incident-free vision, values, and culture.
• Ensures the quality of construction is in accordance with Waiward’s Project Quality Plan and customer specifications.
• Learns and become knowledgeable with the client’s technical specifications and liases with Owner’s or clients SME on technical quality issues.
• Completes and fulfills the requirement of Inspection and Test Plans in accordance with all required construction standards, code and owner requirements (CSA W59 ASME B31.3, etc.).
• Reviews and completes of project deliverables such as reports, logs, and ITP’s.
• Reviews and completes turnover packages in a timely fashion as per customer requirements.
• Monitors and audits sub-contractors.
• Performs inspections on work executed by sub-contractors.
• Reviews and accepts sub-contractor turnover documentation.
• Maintains/Creates weld maps and logs.
• Verifies Material Receiving activities and fill out documentation as required.
• Communicates quality issues through the NCR / IS process.
• Initiates and / or provides technical input to all RFIs generated; tracks NCR / RFI responses as required.
• Completes daily QA/QC Reporting.
• Carries out visual examination of welding and bolting.
• Ensures material indentation and traceability of welding and all installed/erected components.
• Ensures correct and timely reporting of all examinations.
• Ensures the welders are qualified for the welding processes they are using.
• Monitors weld consumable receiving, handling, distribution and storage.
• Reviews logs for welder and line class NDE percentage. Requiring the necessary NDE when required.
• Identifies and flags all welds requiring PWHT or NDE. Coordinates with subcontractors to execute the work.
• Carries out on a continuous basis quality surveillance of component/system erection to completion to ensure all components have been installed/erected as per the IFC drawings.
• Witnesses pressure testing (hydro and pneumatic) of components in conjunction with the client inspector as required. Signs all pressure test documents when the test has been completed.
• Performs visual examinations and monitoring of bolt up of critical components.
• Monitors any assembly or erection of all equipment.
• Monitors all equipment/pumps care, maintenance and preservation as required.
• Witnesses mechanical alignments for pumps, motors and gearboxes.
• Trouble shoots quality related issues with relevant stakeholders, including customer representatives.
• Delivers quality orientation to new site workers pertaining to the project.

Qualifications

• CWB Level 1 Welding Inspector
• Must have sound technical knowledge of CSA standards including W47/59, S16 and ASME Codes
• Strong knowledge of NDT processes RT, UT, MT, PT
• Must have CSTS-09/CSTS-2020, OSSA Regional/BSO/CSO
• Valid certifications for the work being performed (i.e. – Fall Protection, Confined Space Entry & Monitor, EWP, etc.)
• Must complete a pre-access Alcohol and Drug test prior to accessing site.
• Class 5 Driver’s Licence and a clear and current driver’s abstract are required.
• Proficient computer skills including experience with MS Office and Bluebeam.
• Must display exceptional oral and written communication skills, and be comfortable interacting with clients, customers and key stakeholders.

Working Conditions

The incumbent is required to work in an office and field environment with moderate noise. The job may require the incumbent to walk stairs, climb ladders, work at heights and in confined spaces; be outside in inclement weather (slippery surfaces and cold); carrying objects, driving and being exposed to normal office and field routines.

Physical Requirements

The incumbent is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as: inspections preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal for extended periods of time; and extensive reading. The incumbent is also required to stand and sit for extended periods of time and will require good physical attributes for walking on uneven ground, climbing, confined space entry and limited lifting.

*Please note that only qualified candidates will be contacted. Waiward is an equal opportunity employer.

Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract, Freelance
Contract length: 6-8 weeks

Additional pay:

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 12 hour shift
• Night shift
• Overtime

COVID-19 considerations:
mandatory vaccinations until April 4th, mandatory vaccination as per Transport Canada to utilize air travel

Licence/Certification:

• CWB Level 1 Inspector (required)

Expected start date: 2022-04-26