Quality Assurance Engineer

Airswift; Calgary; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Airswift in Calgary, Alberta, seeks a qualified QA ABSA engineer to support pressure equipment alterations and ABSA compliance, reporting to a Lead Engineer-QA ABSA and interfacing with cross‑functional teams. This 1-year contract role requires P.Eng. registration with APEGA, 6–12 years oil & gas experience, and strong knowledge of ABSA/ASME/API codes. The position involves generating regulatory reviews and ABDR coordination.

Qualifications

• Registration with APEGA as a P.Eng. is required.
• 6–12 years Oil & Gas/Oil Sands experience, 4+ years in pressure equipment design.
• Strong knowledge of ABSA, CSA B51, ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel codes/ASME B31, API 520/530/579.

Responsibilities

• Perform in-house engineering/calculation for pressure equipment alterations/re-rating.
• Provide regulatory expertise including squad check review of engineering deliverables to ensure Code and ABSA compliance.
• Perform “Audit Based Design Reviews” (ABDR) for registration of piping systems as part of Canadian Natural’s Owner User Manual and ABDR Program accredited by ABSA.
• Review of alteration packages for pressure equipment.
• Review of scope of work to issue “Decision Record”; documenting regulatory decisions/requirements.
• Participate and contribute to Oil Sands OPPSD/OMOPP projects.
• Liaise between ABSA Design Survey and internal business units.

Skills

ABSA knowledge

Pressure equipment design

Regulatory review

Code compliance

Education

P.Eng. (APEGA)

Tools

Codeware Compress

PV Elite

Job description

Make your mark while you grow your career! As a member of the Quality Assurance ABSA team, you will have the opportunity to gain valuable hands‑on experience in Pressure Equipment engineering, regulations, codes and standards while interfacing with a variety of teams company wide. Corporate QA supports North American Operations (Horizon, Albian, Thermal, and Conventional).

You will report to a Lead Engineer-QA ABSA and work on pressure equipment engineering alterations, and provide guidance, recommendations, and resolutions on the day‑to‑day challenges to company teams to ensure compliance with various pressure equipment regulatory requirements, particularly ABSA. Your contributions and expertise within the pressure equipment discipline will help support the safe, reliable, and cost‑effective operations of company facilities.

Join a company culture that fosters a fun working environment, develop meaningful relationships, and continuous learning!

• Job location: Calgary, Alberta
• Shift schedule: Monday to Friday, 8-hour shifts
• Safety sensitive position: Yes
• Contract Position: 1-year

Key Accountabilities:

• Perform in-house engineering/calculation for pressure equipment alterations/re-rating.
• Provide engineering and regulatory expertise including squad check review of engineering deliverables to ensure Code and ABSA compliance.
• Perform “Audit Based Design Reviews” (ABDR) for registration of piping systems as part of Canadian Natural’s Owner User Manual and ABDR Program accredited by ABSA.
• Review of alteration packages for pressure equipment.
• Review of scope of work to issue “Decision Record”; documenting regulatory decisions/requirements.
• Participate and contribute to Oil Sands OPPSD/OMOPP projects.
• Liaise between ABSA Design Survey and internal business units.

What You Bring to the Role:

• Registration with APEGA as a P.Eng. is required.
• 6-12 years of Oil & Gas/Oil Sands experience; 4+ years in the design of pressure equipment/piping.
• Strong knowledge in ABSA, CSA B51, ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel codes/ASME B31, and API (520, 530, 579).
• The following would be considered an asset:
• Working knowledge of “Codeware Compress” or “PV Elite”.
• Previous experience in design of Heat Exchangers and fire pressure equipment.
• Working knowledge of other provinces’ regulatory organizations (TSASK, TSBC, TSSA).