Asset Integrity Inspector

Whitecap Resources Inc.; Whitecourt; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Vacation

Incentive programs

Field-based allowances

Share purchase matching

Job summary

Whitecap Resources Inc. is seeking an Asset Integrity Inspector to perform a broad range of integrity management activities across boilers, pressure vessels, tanks and piping.

Travel to field and office locations within Alberta is required, with preference for living near Fox Creek or Whitecourt, AB. You will work with Engineering, Operations and Maintenance teams through all lifecycle stages of equipment, ensuring compliance with codes and standards and supporting the PEIMS program.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years in oil & gas with in-field inspection experience.
• API 510 certification preferred; 570/653 advantageous.
• ABSA ISI-BPVPP or ISI-PVPP certification required.
• Knowledge of CSA B51, ASME codes and API inspection codes.
• General safety tickets required.

Responsibilities

• Perform internal, external and installation inspections.
• Coordinate NDT and visual inspections by third parties.
• Develop inspection scopes of work and coordinate vendors.
• Maintain asset inventories and regulatory documentation.
• Support PEIMS program implementation.

Skills

In-field inspection experience

Regulatory compliance knowledge

NDE knowledge

Education

API 510 Certification

Tools

ABSA ISI-BPVPP or ISI-PVPP

CSA B51

ASME codes I, IV, VIII, IX / B31.3 / B31.1

API Inspection Codes

Welding procedures & NDE techniques

Job description

Whitecap Resources Inc. is a leading Canadian energy company committed to delivering reliable returns to shareholders through the responsible development of oil and natural gas assets in the Western Canadian Sedimentary Basin. With a strong track record of profitable growth and a sustainable dividend, Whitecap delivers long-term value to investors, supported by investment-grade financial strength. Since September 2009, Whitecap has experienced remarkable growth, increasing production from 850 boe/d to over 365,000 boe/d. We have unconventional and conventional assets exclusively focused in Western Canada and the asset base includes the Weyburn EOR Project. As a majority owner and operator of the Weyburn EOR Project, annually we safely sequester approximately 1.5 million tonnes of CO2 making it a unique project within our portfolio. We currently employ 1,200 people, including our valued contract staff. At Whitecap, our corporate culture is entrepreneurial. We strive to create a culture of purpose and integrity where initiative and innovation are encouraged and valued. Our corporate philosophy allows us to develop skills, collaborate alongside our teammates, and ultimately have a fulfilling career.

Position Overview:

Working within the Asset Integrity Team, the Asset Integrity Inspector is responsible for performing a wide range of integrity management activities as prescribed in Whitecap's Pressure Equipment Integrity Management System manual. The successful candidate will work with Engineering, Operations, and Maintenance teams throughout the entire life cycle of Whitecap’s equipment including design, installation, commissioning, operations, inspection, repair and eventual decommissioning. The Asset Integrity Inspector will be responsible for the integrity management of all boilers, pressure vessels, pressure relief devices, storage tanks and on-lease and above ground piping within the Kaybob Operating area. The successful candidate will be required to travel to field and office locations within Alberta, as required. It is preferred that the successful candidate live within a reasonable distance from Fox Creek or Whitecourt, AB.

Responsibilities:

• Perform internal, external and installation inspections.
• Coordinate non-destructive testing and visual inspection activities completed by third parties.
• Complete integrity assessments on pressure equipment and assign inspection intervals.
• Develop equipment repair plans and aid in the coordination of repair activities including direct supervision and certification of repair activities.
• Develop and update inspection scopes of work and coordinate vendors to execute the inspections.
• Evaluate and assess PSV service reports.
• Support the implementation of our PEIMS program.
• Participate in Field & Asset Integrity team meetings.
• Report incidents and failures to regulatory bodies and the corporate Chief Inspector.
• Support internal conformance reviews, regulatory audits, failure analyses and risk assessments.
• Work with provincial regulators to ensure corporate and regulatory compliance.
• Responsible for maintaining accurate asset inventories and operating status within corporate and regulatory databases.
• Provide technical inspection assistance to engineering and construction teams.
• Inspect and recommend protective coating systems and repairs.
• Remain up to date and knowledgeable on all applicable codes, standards, and regulations.
• Field coordination and cost control for integrity monitoring and assessment activities.
• Provide Asset Integrity support in other Whitecap Operating areas as needed.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 5 years of experience within the oil & gas industry in a similar role with 5 years of experience completing in-field inspections.
• API 510, preference given to 570 and 653 Inspector Certifications.
• ABSA ISI-BPVPP or ISI-PVPP Certification.
• Working knowledge of applicable industry codes such as CSA B51, ASME SEC I, IV, VIII, IX, B31.3, B31.1 and API Inspection Codes.
• Working knowledge of welding procedures, processes and NDE techniques.
• Standard oil and gas safety tickets

Benefits and Culture:

• Our employees enjoy a collaborative, innovative, and rewarding workplace culture where they can thrive and develop skills to enhance their career journey at Whitecap.
• Our market-competitive compensation package offers base salary, vacation, a comprehensive health benefits package, pay-for-performance compensation via our short-term and long-term incentive programs (as applicable), competitive allowances for our field-based employees, and the opportunity to join our share purchase matching savings program.
• Whitecap supports giving back to our communities in which we live and work, with an emphasis on children's health, education, and wellness.
• We also have an employee charitable-matching program to support our employees’ causes that are important to them.
• Whitecap advocates for our youth joining our industry and has a robust student program where our mentors work with students to apply critical learnings, develop business skills, and gain valuable work experience in office and field environments.
• We are always happy to welcome our returning students, many of whom have joined Whitecap full-time following completion of their degree.