Quality Assurance Inspector

Summit Inspection Services Ltd.; Canada; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

SUMMIT Inspection Services Ltd. seeks a Quality Assurance Inspector to support QA and inspection activities for Extraction operations, including fixed equipment and slurry/tailings systems, with focus on outage readiness and compliance.

Based in Western Canada, you will collaborate with maintenance, planning, and shutdown teams to manage complex outages, oversee inspections, and ensure safety and regulatory standards are met.

Qualifications

• Oil Sands experience with Extraction and Tailings required.
• Certifications in API 510/570.
• 653 consider an asset.
• ABSA In-service inspector certification considered an asset.
• CWB Level 2 considered an asset.
• Knowledge of CSA, ASME, National Board, and API codes/standards.
• Must have safety certifications: H2S Alive, Emergency First Aid, CSO, Confined Space Entry and Rescue, OSSA Fall Protection, Gas Detection Awareness.
• Effective written and verbal communication.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and SAP.
• Strong safety and work management system commitment.
• Excellent attention to detail and proactive defect identification.
• Ability to work independently and as a team.
• Legally entitled to work in Canada and hold a valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with thebusiness unitsto address urgent issues and oversee routine slurry-lineand equipment outages.
• Review and approve Inspection Test Plans (ITPs) to ensure alignment with scope and quality requirements
• Analyze and examine data from slurry and tailings-line inspections to develop outage scopes aimed atoptimizingasset longevity
• Coordinate with maintenance teams, planning, shutdownteamsand inspection leads to effectively prepare for and manage complex outage scenarios
• Conduct inspections duringroutineoutages including tanks, vessels, and piping
• Manage contractor inspectors for visual and non-destructive testing (NDE)
• Develop repair plans; and verify andwitnesscritical details and activities
• Evaluate and review inspection reports to ensure accuracy and completeness
• Verify all processes, procedures and materialscomply withindustry standards, regulatory requirements
• Record and document any defects or deviations from quality standards, and generate detailed reports outlining findings,recommendationsand corrective actions
• Perform pre-operational inspections and checks to verify that new or repaired equipment is ready for service and meets all safety and operational requirements
• Engage in root cause analysis of quality issues andassistin developing and implementing corrective and preventative actions to address andidentifiedproblems

Skills

Oil Sands experience

Excellent communication

Teamwork and independence

Attention to detail

Microsoft Office & SAP proficiency

Education

API 510/570 Certifications

ABSA In-service inspector certification (asset)

CWB Level 2 (asset)

653 (asset)

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Office

Job description

Quality Assurance Inspector

SUMMIT Inspection Services Ltd. has provided in-service pressure vessel inspections predominately to the Oil and Gas industry across western Canada since 2004. We are seeking a qualified and experienced Quality Assurance Inspector to join our team. In this role, you are responsible Front-End Inspector supporting QA and inspection activities for Extraction operations, including fixed equipment and slurry/tailings systems, with a focus on outage readiness, inspection quality, and compliance.

SHIFT AND LOCATION

• This position will be site based (Wood Buffalo region)
• Fly in/fly out (Calgary and Edmonton hubs)
• Camp based, 14 days on/14 days off rotation
• Independent contractors welcome to apply.

TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Collaborate with thebusiness unitsto address urgent issues and oversee routine slurry-lineand equipment outages.
• Review and approve Inspection Test Plans (ITPs) to ensure alignment with scope and quality requirements
• Analyze and examine data from slurry and tailings-line inspections to develop outage scopes aimed atoptimizingasset longevity
• Coordinate with maintenance teams, planning, shutdownteamsand inspection leads to effectively prepare for and manage complex outage scenarios
• Conduct inspections duringroutineoutages including tanks, vessels, and piping
• Manage contractor inspectors for visual and non-destructive testing (NDE)
• Develop repair plans; and verify andwitnesscritical details and activities
• Evaluate and review inspection reports to ensure accuracy and completeness
• Verify all processes, procedures and materialscomply withindustry standards, regulatory requirements
• Record and document any defects or deviations from quality standards, and generate detailed reports outlining findings,recommendationsand corrective actions
• Perform pre-operational inspections and checks to verify that new or repaired equipment is ready for service and meets all safety and operational requirements
• Engage in root cause analysis of quality issues andassistin developing and implementing corrective and preventative actions to address andidentifiedproblems

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Oil Sands experience with Extraction and Tailingsrequired
• Certifications in API 510 /570
• 653 consider an asset
• ABSA In-service inspector certification considered an asset
• CWB Level 2 considered an asset
• Knowledge of regulatory and industrial codes and standards such as CSA, ASME, National Board, and API
• Must have the following valid safety certifications prior to employment: H2S Alive, Emergency First Aid, Common Safety Orientation (CSO), Confined Space Entry and Rescue, and OSSA Fall Protection, Gas Detection Awareness
• Effective communication skills both written and verbally
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and SAP
• Strong commitment to safety and work management systems
• Excellent attention to detail and ability toidentifypotential issues before they become major problems
• Ability to work independently and as a team
• Legally entitled to work in Canada and have a valid driver’s license

SUMMIT provides competitive compensation.

SUMMIT is committed to equity and values diversity in our workplace as supported through equal employment opportunities and ensuring work practices promote equality, non-discrimination and are in compliance with Federal and Provincial Human Rights legislation.

We would like to thank all applicants who respond to this position opening, and will be contacting the potentially suitable candidates.