Chief Inspector

Vision Integrity Engineering Ltd.; Calgary; Hybrid; CAD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Vision Integrity Engineering Ltd. in Calgary seeks a seasoned Chief Inspector with API 510 and ABSA ISI-BPVPP certifications and 10+ years of upstream oil and gas inspection leadership. The role is full-time with hybrid office/remote work and some site travel, based out of Calgary, AB.

You will oversee regulatory-compliant inspection programs, manage NDE crews, and coordinate with ABSA and client teams to ensure integrity and safe operation of pressure equipment.

Qualifications

• 10+ years experience as Chief Inspector for sour oil and gas facilities
• Valid ISI-BPVPP certification with ABSA
• Valid API 510 certification
• Ability to supervise inspectors and NDE crews
• Collaborates effectively with engineering and operations

Responsibilities

• Administers and oversees inspection activities under provincial regulations and standards.
• Ensures integrity and life-cycle pressure equipment activities align with regulatory authority.
• Oversees inspection planning, corrosion monitoring, and QC package reviews.
• Coordinates Field Inspections and NDE crews; liaises with ABSA SCO.
• Develops inspection and corrosion monitoring plans; assigns inspection intervals.
• Performs internal and external inspections of pressure equipment.
• Reviews inline inspection tool reports and provides repair recommendations
• Consults on pipeline integrity issues

Education

API 510 certification

ABSA ISI-BPVPP certification

Job description

Chief Inspector

What We Do

Headquartered in Calgary, Vision Integrity delivers engineering, inspection, and environmental solutions across Canada. Since 2011, we've partnered with industrial and energy operators to keep critical assets safe, compliant, and efficient throughout their lifecycle. Our cross-functional expertise spans asset integrity, pressure equipment, non-destructive testing, facility engineering, and environmental stewardship, giving clients complete office-to-field support.

Our People & Culture

At Vision Integrity, our success is built on our team. Guided by safety, competency, and innovation, we foster a collaborative work environment where employees are trusted, empowered, and supported with continuous development and a healthy work-life balance. We take pride in building a culture where people thrive, driving the exceptional service and long-term partnerships our reputation is built on.

The Role and Responsibilities of the successful candidate include:

Vision Integrity Engineering Ltd. (VIE) is looking for a Chief Inspector with API 510 certification, ABSA registered ISI-BPVPP, and at least 10 years experience in inspection and Chief Inspector responsibilities for upstream oil and gas clients. The role is full-time and will require occasional site work and travel. The successful candidate would be assigned a client to be positioned as Chief Inspector and manage their inspection activities under their Pressure Equipment and Pipeline owner/user program.

Role is a hybrid remote and office based position with the occasional site visit. Office presence will depend on the discretion of the manager and client. Applicant must be based out of Calgary, AB.

• Administers, performs and oversees inspection activities under the provincial legislation, codes, and standards. Ensures the Pressure Equipment Integrity Management System is followed.
• Ensures integrity, inspection and full life cycle pressure equipment activities align with the jurisdictional authority.
• Ensures any equipment repair and alteration activities, executed under this program, are inspected as required by this program and regulations.
• Ensures inspection activities are performed by competent and qualified inspection personnel.
• Liaise with the local ABSA SCO on behalf of the client.
• Coordination of Field Inspections and NDE crews.
• Performs vendor and contractor facility audits, and internal audits.
• Performs inspection and QC package reviews.
• Develop inspection plans and corrosion monitoring plans and assigns inspection intervals.
• Complete internal and external inspections of pressure equipment.

Other Responsibilities:

• Ensure Pipeline Integrity Management System is followed.
• Review in-line inspection tool reports and provide recommendations for digs and pipeline repair.
• Consult on pipeline integrity related issues.

Required Qualifications and Experience

• 10 or more years experience as Chief Inspector for a sour oil and gas facility.
• Holds a valid ISI-BPVPP certification with ABSA.
• Holds a valid API 510 certification.
• Competently prepare, review and revise as needed integrity assessments, inspection plans, repair plans, corrosion monitoring plans, procedures, work instructions and quality management programs.
• Can effectively supervise inspectors and NDE crews.
• Can effectively work in collaboration with engineering and operations.
• Strong understanding of ABSA and AER regulatory requirements
• Strong understanding of CSA, API, NACE and ASME requirements and application.
• Understand the cost implications of recommendations between client expectations and regulatory requirements.
• Can communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing, with regulator, client and stake holders.