Civil Inspector

SGS; Calgary; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading testing and certification company in Calgary, Canada is seeking a Civil Inspector to oversee compliance with safety regulations in construction projects. The ideal candidate will have over 3 years of experience in civil inspection, strong knowledge of industry practices, and necessary API certifications. This role offers competitive pay based on hours worked, and candidates must be authorized to work in Canada.

Qualifications

• 3+ years experience as a Civil Inspector.
• Strong knowledge of oil and gas pipeline and industrial facilities.
• Experience with compliance to safety and environmental regulations.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with project safety and environmental plans.
• Oversee civil inspection activities to ensure all regulations are followed.
• Conduct daily inspections and prepare reports in accordance with Company Inspection Standards.

Skills

Civil Inspection

Knowledge of industry processes

Safety management

Education

Trade certification in relevant field

Degree or Diploma as a Civil Engineer, Technician or Technologist

Tools

API 1169 certification

API 1184 certification

Job description

We are SGS – the world's leading testing, inspection and certification company. We are recognized as the global benchmark for sustainability, quality and integrity. Our 99,600 employees operate a network of 2,600 offices and laboratories, working together to enable a better, safer and more interconnected world.

Job Description

SGS is currently looking for Civil Inspectors in multiple locations. Work will be assigned on a as needed basis and will be paid for the hours/days and other applicable cost items for the hours/days spent on the assigned work. The work duration could be a day or several days or several weeks.

The Civil Inspector is the Company’s authorized representative and is responsible to ensure the civil component of the project/activity follows all regulations, company policies and specifications.

The Civil Inspector will:

• Using stop work authority, will immediately stop work activity, and notify Contractor supervision of unsafe conditions and/or acts and ensure all site personnel are aware of their obligation to do so as well.
• Ensure that the contractor is implementing their Project Site-Specific Safety Plan (P/SSSP).
• Review and understand contractor Safe Work Practices & Job Hazard Analysis for the work they are assigned to oversee and hold contractor accountable to execute the work to the per the procedures. This includes participation in daily tailgate/tailboard meetings and field level hazard assessments (FLHA).
• Oversee the civil inspection activities to ensure compliance (e.g., drawings, specifications, codes, standards, regulations, contractors’ site-specific quality plan/contract).
• Ensure ITPs are completed as the work is being progressed and relevant documentation is reviewed and accepted by the Client.
• Work with the contractor to ensure that stakeholder and local community commitments within their scope are tracked and implemented.
• Ensure that the contractor is implementing their Site-Specific Environmental Plan.
• Create and foster a positive work environment and a proactive/mature safety culture with the inspection staff.
• Verify compliance to all aspects of TES-CT-EXC-GLE Excavation Specification (CAN-US-MEX) when a prime contractor is awarded.
• Verify compliance to all aspects of the Excavation Process (CAN-US-MEX) when The Client is active controlling work scopes.
• Verify qualification and certification of operators per the TES-CT-EXC-GLE Excavation Specification (CAN-US-MEX) and the Excavation Process (CAN-US-MEX).
• Achieve the successful execution of the project and all desired outcomes/deliverables.
• Monitor construction and as required influence corrective action with the Contractor or inspection staff.
• Address construction non-conformance issues.
• Provide leadership, expertise, and guidance during civil work
• Records management associated with construction documentation.
• Ensure design deviations are properly red lined and drawings are sent to the Project Manager and Construction Manager for as-building and to meet the relevant RFI/MOC process requirements.
• Identify innovation and value creation opportunities related to construction.
• Participation in lessons learned and close-out meeting(s).
• Conduct Site safety and quality walk downs and note any discrepancies.
• Interface with the contractor’s personnel to ensure that the codes, standards, and design are being adhered to. Identify and report construction non-conformance issues Complete the daily inspection reports in accordance with applicable Company Inspection Standards.

Qualifications

Must have:

• 3 + years experience as a Civil Inspector
• Very strong knowledge of and experience with industry processes and procedures
• API 1169 certified
• API 1184 certified
• Oil and gas pipeline and industrial facilities experience

Nice to have:

• Trade in red seal in relevant field
• Degree or Diploma as a Civil Engineer, Technician or Technologist

Additional Information

SGS is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and as such we recruit, hire, train, and promote persons in all job classifications without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression and Indigenous status, or any other characteristics protected by law.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required.

This job description should not be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements, but a general description of the job. Nothing contained herein restricts the company's rights to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

Accommodations are available on request for qualified candidates during each stage of the recruitment process.

Please note that candidates applying for Canadian job openings should be authorized to work in Canada.