E&I QA Inspector

Airswift; Fort McMurray; Remote; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A major Oil and Gas company is seeking an E&I Quality Assurance Inspector for a 1-year contract in Fort McMurray. The role involves ensuring compliance with project specifications and standards through inspections of electrical and instrumentation installations. Candidates should have at least 5 years of experience in E&I inspection and relevant certifications. This position includes travel from Calgary or Edmonton and offers a rotational work schedule.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in E&I inspection within oil & gas or heavy industrial projects.
• Strong understanding of electrical codes (NEC, CEC).
• Experience with instrumentation standards (ISA, API).

Responsibilities

• Perform inspections on electrical systems and instrumentation.
• Ensure compliance with relevant standards.
• Conduct pre-installation and final inspections.

Skills

E&I Inspection

Electrical Codes Knowledge

Instrumentation Standards

Problem-Solving

Education

E&I Inspection Certification

Job description

Our client, a major Oil and Gas company, is looking for an E&I Quality Assurance Inspector to join their team on a 1-year contract in the Fort McMurray area. This is a fly in/fly out position with flights provided from Calgary or Edmonton.

The E&I Quality Inspector is responsible for ensuring that all electrical and instrumentation installations, inspections, and testing comply with project specifications, industry codes, and quality standards. This rotational role involves working on remote industrial sites (e.g., oil & gas, mining, or power plants) with flights provided from Calgary or Edmonton.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform inspections on electrical systems (e.g., wiring, panels, transformers, switchgear) and instrumentation (e.g., control systems, transmitters, gauges).
• Verify compliance with CSA, NEC, IEC, API, and other applicable standards.
• Review inspection and test plans (ITPs), quality control documentation, and work procedures.
• Conduct pre-installation, in-process, and final inspections to ensure adherence to design specifications.
• Monitor calibration, loop checks, continuity testing, and functional testing of instruments.
• Identify and report non-conformances (NCRs) and track corrective actions.
• Collaborate with contractors, engineers, and project managers to resolve quality issues.
• Ensure all safety and quality protocols are followed per company and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain detailed inspection records, reports, and as-built documentation.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Certification: CWB, CSA, or equivalent E&I inspection certification preferred.
• Experience: 5+ years in E&I inspection within oil & gas, petrochemical, or heavy industrial projects.
• Technical Knowledge: Strong understanding of electrical codes (NEC, CEC), instrumentation standards (ISA, API), and hazardous area classifications (ATEX, Class 1 Div 1/2).