Field Inspector

Irving Oil; New Brunswick; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy company in New Brunswick is seeking a Field Inspector to ensure the efficient operation and safety of inspection programs for fixed equipment and piping. This position requires strong analytical and technical report writing skills, and 4-7 years of experience in an industrial setting. Responsibilities include conducting inspections, collaborating with teams to resolve issues, and maintaining internal integrity processes. A competitive compensation package and a strong safety culture are offered, with a commitment to diversity in the workplace.

Benefits

Access to fitness facility

Onsite medical team

Annual bonus plan

Flexible benefits plan

Paid vacation and option to purchase additional vacation

Employee & Family Assistance Program

Qualifications

• 4-7 years of experience in an industrial plant or refinery setting.
• Knowledge of API certifications 570, 571, 510, or 653.
• Class 5 Driver’s License.

Responsibilities

• Conduct thorough inspections of fixed equipment and piping.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop strategies.
• Monitor inspection intervals and equipment plans.
• Maintain compliance with asset integrity processes.

Skills

Analytical skills

Technical report writing

Communication skills

Attention to detail

MS Office proficiency

Education

Engineering or Engineering Technology diploma/certification

Job description

As a Field Inspector you will perform facilitate continuous improvement of inspection programs, processes, and operations, ensuring our assets operate in an efficient and safe manner. Your goal will be to conduct and manage inspection activities, under the guidance of the Area Inspector, to ensure that all assets are fit for continued service while also ensuring internal integrity processes and procedures are maintained and followed. Approximately 50% of your time will be spent in the plant, physically inspecting fixed equipment and piping. Your success will depend on performing thorough inspections of fixed equipment and piping, maintaining compliance with integrity procedures, and collaborating effectively with the team to identify and resolve issues.

If you are interested in this exciting opportunity with Irving Oil, please apply by December 10th, 2025.

What We Offer

• Work Environment – Work and grow within Canada’s largest Refinery, with strong safety culture, access to a fitness facility, an onsite medical team, and a café
• Competitive Compensation – Including an annual bonus plan, and pension plan
• Flexible Benefits Plan – In effect from day one and offers three levels of coverage to select from to meet your unique, personal needs
• Paid Vacation – Plus an annual option to purchase additional vacation, too
• Wellness Support – With 24/7 access to our Employee & Family Assistance Program

Your Responsibilities

• Assess the condition of equipment and fixed assets, recommend and advocate solutions
• Work with cross-functional teams (RBI, engineers, technical) to develop inspection strategies for fixed equipment including inspectors and maintenance engineers to find root causes for asset integrity problems
• Working with the area lead inspector, monitor the status of inspection intervals and equipment plans set by the RBI, PM and P&PVI group teams
• Ensure that all asset integrity processes and procedures are maintained and followed
• Provide inspection coverage for major and maintenance projects.
• Participate in on call rotation
• Evaluate data involving the use of corrosion rates, remaining life, level 1 fitness for service, and RBI
• Maintain reporting and record keeping to department policy and standards

Your Skills

• Strong analytical skills; you enjoy getting to the root cause of issues and creating plans to address them
• Experience dealing with multiple priorities and deadlines
• Strong technical report writing skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Knowledge of MS office applications, particularly Word, Excel, Visio and PowerPoint

Education And Experience

• Engineering, Engineering Technologist or equivalent work experience
• 4-7 years of experience in an industrial plant or refinery setting considered an asset
• Knowledge of the API certifications 570, 571, 510 or 653, and / or NDE certifications would be an asset
• Must have a Class 5 Driver’s License

Irving Oil is committed to supporting a diverse and inclusive work environment. We thrive on the good energy that’s created when our people from different backgrounds, identities, cultures and experiences share their unique perspectives. Diversity is key to our success and inclusion is everyone’s responsibility.

Job Requirements - Work Experience

Refinery Operations

Job Requirements - Education

Diploma / Certification: Engineering Technology