Quality Assurance Inspector

NES Fircroft; Kitimat; On-site; CAD 77,490 - 114,390; Full time

Job summary

NES Fircroft is seeking a Civil QA Inspector for a major onshore construction project in Kitimat, BC. The role focuses on supporting quality assurance across marine facilities, metering areas, and HV infrastructure, ensuring compliance with company quality plans and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities include reviewing ITPs and MTRs, conducting site inspections, and supporting NCR/CAR processes. The position requires a strong background in civil QA/QC and the ability to work with field

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of experience in construction quality assurance and/or quality control.
• Strong understanding of construction execution, inspection, and testing processes.
• Experience reviewing quality documentation and contractor deliverables.
• Knowledge of construction, engineering, procurement, and project turnover interfaces.

Responsibilities

• Support daily site QA activities and field inspections.
• Review/approve ITPs and complete quality sign-offs.
• Review MTRs and quality documentation for compliance.
• Assist NCR and CAR processes and closure of findings.
• Ensure documentation aligns with QA plans and specifications.

Skills

Construction QA/QC

Inspections & testing

Document review

CSA standards

Quality management

Education

Civil Engineering

Job description

NES Fircroft is a leading global technical recruitment company providing professional contract and permanent staff to a diverse worldwide client base within the oil & gas industry.

Job Title: Civil QA Inspector

Location: Kitimat, BC

Length: 4 Months (with potential extension)

Rotation: 14 days on / 7 days off

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Civil Quality Assurance Inspector to join a major onshore construction project team. In this role, you will support quality assurance activities across large-scale infrastructure scopes, including marine facilities, metering areas, and high-voltage infrastructure.

Working closely with site construction teams, field engineers, contractors, and the company's project office, you will play a key role in ensuring quality requirements are met throughout construction, mechanical completion, and turnover. This is an excellent opportunity for a quality professional who thrives in a fast-paced project environment and is passionate about delivering safe, compliant, and high-quality work.

Key Responsibilities

• Support daily site quality assurance activities and field inspections.
• Collaborate with Field Engineers and construction teams to monitor quality performance.
• Ensure work is executed in accordance with company quality plans, procedures, and specifications.
• Review and approve contractor Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs) and complete progressive quality sign-offs.
• Review Material Test Reports (MTRs), inspection records, test reports, and other quality documentation.
• Support Non-Conformance Report (NCR) and Corrective Action Request (CAR) processes.
• Verify that contractor redlines, as-builts, and Management of Change documentation are maintained accurately.
• Conduct inspections to confirm compliance with regulatory, company, and design requirements.
• Review contractor QA/QC turnover packages to ensure compliance with document control requirements.
• Participate in quality audits and support the closeout of audit findings.
• Assist in identifying, documenting, and resolving quality issues through surveillance and review processes.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives related to procedures, workflows, and quality practices.
• Provide guidance and awareness training on quality requirements and work instructions.
• Monitor receipt, inspection, storage, and documentation of owner-supplied materials and equipment.
• Support preservation activities for project materials and equipment when required.
• Assist with construction turnover, mechanical completion, and project closeout activities.
• Perform additional project-related duties as required.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of experience in construction quality assurance and/or quality control roles.
• Strong understanding of construction execution, inspection, and testing processes.
• Demonstrated experience reviewing quality documentation, inspection records, and contractor deliverables.
• Knowledge of construction, engineering, procurement, and project turnover interfaces.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• Ability to work effectively in a dynamic, fast-paced construction environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Education in Civil Engineering, Civil Engineering Technology, or a related discipline.
• Experience working on large industrial, energy, LNG, or infrastructure projects.
• Familiarity with industry standards and codes, including CSA requirements.
• Experience in:
• Piling and foundation installation
• Concrete forming and placement
• Concrete testing and quality monitoring
• Construction turnover and mechanical completion processes
• Experience supporting quality audits, surveillance programs, and contractor quality management systems.