API 653 Inspector

Acuren; Calgary; On-site; CAD 95,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Echo NDE, based in Calgary, Alberta, is seeking an API 653 Inspector to join our team. The role involves on-site inspections of aboveground tanks and pressure-retaining equipment across Western Canada, with travel between worksites.

You will prepare detailed reports, provide fitness-for-service recommendations, and liaise with clients and internal teams to ensure compliance and asset integrity. Candidates should have API 653 and at least some NDT credentials, strong communication, and drive to

Qualifications

• API 653 certification required.
• Preference given to candidates with NDT certifications.
• Strong technical report writing and documentation skills.
• Knowledge of NDE methods, welding practices, and applicable industry codes and standards.
• Ability to evaluate equipment condition and provide repair and fitness-for-service recommendations.
• Excellent problem-solving, organizational, and time management skills.
• Ability to build and maintain positive client and stakeholder relationships.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and make sound technical decisions.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Valid driver's license and willingness to travel across Western Canada.

Responsibilities

• Perform visual inspections and non-destructive examinations of tanks and pressure-retaining equipment.
• Assess equipment condition to ensure regulatory and client requirements.
• Prepare detailed inspection reports with findings and recommendations.
• Provide technical recommendations for repair, alteration, re-rating, replacement, and fitness-for-service evaluations.
• Assist clients in applying inspection techniques, codes, standards, and procedures.
• Coordinate with operations, maintenance, engineering, and NDT personnel to support programs.
• Ensure compliance with safety policies and participate in hazard assessments.
• Support tank inspection planning, turnaround activities, and integrity programs.
• Maintain applicable certifications and stay current with industry codes and best practices.

Skills

API 653

NDT certifications

Report writing

NDE knowledge

Welding standards

Repair recommendations

Problem solving

Organization

Time management

Client relationships

Communication

Independent work

Driver's license

Job description

Position Summary

Echo NDE is a wholly owned subsidiary of TIC Solutions and provides full service non-destructive testing, inspection, and integrity services throughout North America. Our wide array of services is tailored towards maintenance, integrity, construction for both facility and pipeline sectors to a range of industries. As a company driven on customer service and a high-quality product, we strive to offer leading edge technology and our team of technicians are driven to provide the highest quality possible.

Echo NDE is currently seeking an API 653 Inspector to join and contribute to our team. This is a full-time permanent position reporting to the Operations Manager and will be based out of Calgary, AB, with travel to and from multiple worksites throughout Canada.

Responsibilities

• Perform visual inspections and non-destructive examinations of aboveground storage tanks and pressure-retaining equipment in accordance with API 653 and applicable industry standards
• Assess equipment condition and integrity to ensure compliance with regulatory, client, and company requirements
• Prepare detailed inspection reports documenting findings, deficiencies, and recommendations
• Provide technical recommendations regarding repair, alteration, re-rating, replacement, and fitness-for-service evaluations
• Assist clients in the application and interpretation of inspection techniques, codes, standards, and procedures
• Coordinate with operations, maintenance, engineering, and NDT personnel to support inspection programs and asset integrity initiatives
• Ensure compliance with all safety policies, procedures, and site-specific requirements while actively participating in safety programs and hazard assessments
• Support tank inspection planning, turnaround activities, and integrity management programs
• Maintain applicable certifications and stay current with industry codes, standards, and best practices

Requirements

• API 653 certification required
• Preference will be given to candidates with NDT certifications
• Strong technical report writing and documentation skills
• Knowledge of NDE methods, welding practices, and applicable industry codes and standards
• Ability to evaluate equipment condition and provide repair and fitness-for-service recommendations
• Excellent problem-solving, organizational, and time management skills
• Ability to build and maintain positive client and stakeholder relationships
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and make sound technical decisions
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Valid driver's license and willingness to across Western Canada

Why work with Echo NDE?

We understand that a team is shaped by its leaders and their ability to bring the best out in everyone. We select and train every employee with care. Echo NDE employees who work on any site will conduct themselves in a professional manner and complete every job safely, correctly, efficiently, and respectfully.

We offer competitive compensation, a comprehensive benefit plan, and opportunities for career advancement.

Benefits

Our employees enjoy a competitive and comprehensive total compensation package, including employer-paid benefits, RRSP with company match, employer-paid certifications, discounted fitness memberships, insurance options, employee assistance programs, and more! At Echo NDE, we are dedicated to fostering a respectful workplace and providing outstanding opportunities for those who are eager to succeed.

Company Overview

Echo NDE is a wholly owned subsidiary of Rockwood Service Corporation and provides full service non-destructive testing, inspection, and integrity services throughout North America. Our wide array of services is tailored towards maintenance, integrity, construction for both facility and pipeline sectors to a range of industries. As a company driven on customer service and a high-quality product, we strive to offer leading edge technology, and our team of technicians are driven to provide the highest quality possible.

We are looking for ambitious and energetic individuals who enjoy diversity in their role and want to grow their career as we grow our organization.

Please note we will consider accessibility accommodations to applicants upon request.

The company utilizes AI enabled tools to organize candidate responses. These tools may be used in the screening or assessment of applicants.

We commit to an equal employment opportunity workplace. Consideration for employment is based upon personal capabilities and qualifications without discrimination on the basis of race, color, gender, age, religion, national origin, disability, marital status, veteran status or any other protected characteristic as established by applicable law. As applicable, prospective employees must be able to perform all tasks as detailed on the complete Physical Job Description, be Fit for Duty at all times and be able to comply with the Canadian Model for Providing a Safe Workplace which includes alcohol and drug testing.