Welding Inspector jobs in Canada

Position Title: QA/QC Welding Inspector (Owner’s Inspector)

Category/Shift: Salaried Full-Time

Pay Rate: $90,000 - $120,000

Multiple factors, including individual experience, skills, and abilities will determine where an employee is ultimately placed in the pay range.

Physical Location: International Paper Grande Prairie Pulp Mill, 53024A Resources Road, County of Grande Prairie No.1. Directions: Travel 12 kms south of Grande Prairie on Resources Road. Work NW Alberta.

The Job You Will Perform: QA/QC (Weld Quality Control) Inspector & In-Service Piping Inspector. This Inspector position reports to the Chief Inspector and will be required to work daily with the onsite welding shop manager, planners and In-Service Inspectors (ISI), Operations, Maintenance Planners, Engineers, and Maintenance Coordinators. This position is a Monday to Friday dayshift, salaried position that provides a great work/life balance, allowing a steady routine and predictable work schedule with flexibility; however, occasional call-ins and overtime may be required due to projects and maintenance outages. Rewards package includes competitive wages, pension, and a benefits plan.

Key Functions: As a member of the Pressure Equipment Integrity Management System (PEIMS) Team, in the QA/QC role, you’ll be supporting the construction and inspection process by:

1. Monitoring and guiding construction of new piping systems and existing piping system replacements.
2. Organizing and executing QA inspections.
3. Reviewing and accepting third-party NDE reports.
4. Ensuring pressure equipment (mainly piping) is installed, inspected, and maintained to company standards, federal and provincial codes, and regulations to ensure compliance.

Key Accountabilities:

1. Participate in Environmental, Health and Safety activities in accordance with established standards.
2. Prepare/Review ITP’s for various piping projects and day-to-day replacement activities.
3. Organizing, coordinating, and executing visual and NDE inspections.
4. Monitor welding QA/QC functions to support new construction, repairs, and alterations of piping both on and off-site.
5. Prepare, maintain, and review inspection records pertaining to new construction, repairs of company assets, and in-service inspections as applicable.
6. Review turnover packages, ensuring compliance with company PEIMS.

Competencies: The successful candidate must demonstrate the following key competencies:

1. Safety and action-oriented.
2. Comfortable working with all levels of management.
3. Integrity and trustworthy.
4. Strong communication skills (written and verbal).
5. Organizational skills.
6. Basic Microsoft skills to work in spreadsheets and word documents (Excel, Word).
7. Self-motivated and priority setting.
8. SAP experience is an asset but not required.
9. Composure.
10. Working knowledge of ABSA, ASME, API, CSA Codes, and Standards.

The Skills You Will Bring: Ideal candidate would hold a current CWB Level 2 welding inspector certification with endorsements for B31.3, ASME VIII, with a minimum of 5 years’ combined experience in construction, inspections, repairs, and/or alterations of Pressure Piping or Pressure Vessels or experience within a QA/QC role. API 570 and Alberta In-Service Pressure Equipment Inspector (ISI-PP) and Red Seal Welder certifications are considered an asset but not required. Candidates will be considered based on their level of experience and their combination of the below-listed certifications and skills:

1. CWB Certified Welding Inspector (level 2 preferred).
2. ABSA ISI-PP and/or API 570 (considered an asset).
3. Pressure Welder’s Certificate of Competency (considered an asset).
4. Experience using Microsoft Office Products such as Excel and Word.
5. Ability to communicate effectively and constructively, as well as good verbal and written English skills.
6. Strong interpersonal and organizational skills.
7. Comprehension of complex work instructions and documentation as well as the ability to perform duties with little direction.
8. Ability to work under tight timelines and stay on task.

The Benefits You Will Enjoy: International Paper offers a benefits package that includes health, welfare, and retirement plans including Medical, Dental, Life insurance, Short-term and Long-Term Disability, Gainsharing plan, Paid Time Off, Education & Development (including Tuition Reimbursement), and On-site Cafeteria.

How We Take Care of our Employees: Our mill is one of the safest mills in the world, has a clean, warm work environment, and has been in constant production for over 50 years. We offer employees opportunities for training and advancement in multiple disciplines. We have a highly engaged workforce, who take great pride in their department and mill success. You will have the opportunity and be expected to participate in improvement teams and committees. You have a say in how the work gets done. We are a short 10-minute drive outside of the city, allowing our employees to be home with their families each night. IP strives to provide employees with a healthy experience.

The Career You Will Build: Leadership training and promotional opportunities within a global company.

The Impact You Will Make: We continue to build a better future for people, the planet, and our company! IP has been a good steward of sustainable practices across communities around the world for more than 120 years. Join our team and you’ll see why our team members say they’re Proud to be IP.

The Culture You Will Experience: International Paper promotes employee well-being by providing safe, caring, and inclusive workplaces. We have team members all around the world with diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. These are our strengths. We are committed to creating a culture where all individuals are respected, valued, engaged, and have an opportunity to do their best work every day. We invite you to bring your uniqueness, creativity, talents, experiences, and safety mindset to be a part of our increasingly inclusive and diverse culture.

The Company You Will Join: International Paper (NYSE: IP) is a leading global supplier of renewable fiber-based products. We produce corrugated packaging products that protect and promote goods, enable worldwide commerce, and pulp for diapers, tissue, and other personal care products that promote health and wellness. Headquartered in Memphis, Tenn., we employ approximately 38,000 colleagues globally. We serve customers worldwide, with manufacturing operations in North America, Latin America, North Africa, and Europe. Net sales for 2022 were $21.2 billion. Additional information can be found by visiting InternationalPaper.

This role performs duties within a safety-sensitive environment and will be required to complete pre-employment testing.