QC Welding Inspector Level 2

Academy Group; Town of Onoway; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Group medical

Extended health care

Dental benefits

Vacation pay out each pay period

Overtime paid after 40 hours

Service Awards Recognition

Safety Awards Program

Job summary

Academy Group is seeking Weld Inspectors for our in-person operations in Alberta. You will oversee inspection and quality control across fabrication, interfacing with welding crews to ensure compliance with specifications.

The role requires attention to detail, knowledge of QC procedures, and ability to verify material grade, welding processes, and tolerances. CSA 178.2 Level I is required, Level II or Journeyman is an asset.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of quality inspection procedures and code compliance.
• Ability to verify dimensions, tolerances and welds.
• Experience reading and interpreting specs and fabrication drawings.

Responsibilities

• Maintain log and daily tracking of spools and welds.
• Verify material grade/spec and heat numbers.
• Ensure welder and pipefitter follow WPS and preheat requirements.
• Record welding parameters (amps, volts, travel speed) when required.
• Coordinate NDE and flag defects for QC Lead.
• Inspect spools for dimensional accuracy and sign off on cut sheets.

Skills

Quality inspection

Detail oriented

Verbal & written communication

Education

CSA 178.2 Level I

CSA 178.2 Level II (asset)

Journeyman Welder (asset)

Tools

Bluebeam Revu

Job description

Job description:

What can Academy offer you?

• Full-time, permanent employment
• Group medical, extended health and dental benefits
• Vacation paid out on every pay period
• Overtime paid out after 40 regular time hours per week
• Service Awards Recognition
• Safety Awards Program

Job Purpose

Weld Inspectors are responsible for all aspects of inspection, and Quality Control in the facility alongside interfacing with fabrication crews.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Understanding and knowledge of owner and client specifications
• Understanding of Academy’s QC Manual
• Confirming that the dimensions of spools meet fabrication tolerances
• Verifying all elements, and signing off on red stamp for cut sheets
• Visually examining welds
• Verify material grade / spec, and heat numbers
• Flange face and bevel preps
• Confirm Orientations
• Dimension spools
• Flag and coordinate NDE
• Other: i.e. spools from PWHT, repads, etc.
• Maintain log and daily tracking sheet (i.e. spools dimensioned per day)
• Understand priority sequencing, and work accordingly
• Notifying QC Lead of defects or other quality issues
• Working with welders when defects are found
• Evaluating defects in materials (i.e. D-Meter checks, or depth of dent) and determining if they are acceptable or not. (Once an acceptance criterion is established)
• Ensuring welder and pipefitters are following WPS (i.e. Preheat, Uphand welding)
• Recording welding parameters to determine heat input: amps, volts, travel speed, (When required)

Requirements

• Minimum 3 Years of similar experience in a fabrication shop is required
• CSA 178.2 Level I required
• CSA 178.2 Level II considered an asset
• Journeyman Welder ticket would be considered an asset
• Experience with Bluebeam Revu would be considered an asset
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• A good understanding of quality inspection procedures, code compliance, and equipment
• Detail oriented

About Academy

Academy is a well-established and fast-growing fabrication company with locations in Onoway, Redwater and Edmonton, AB. We service a wide range of industries which includes oil & gas, mining, and other heavy industrial sectors.

Job Type

Full-time

Benefits

• Company events
• Dental care
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Paid time off
• Vision care

Licence/Certification

• CSA 178.2 Level 2 (preferred)

Work Location

In person