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3 years contract - Full time work

SGS is looking for an independent contractor who is a Quality Assurance Inspector for long-term projects inspecting power stations.  The work includes the inspection of new equipment, periodic inspections and issuing inspection certificates, and reports for pressure equipment. The Quality Assurance inspections will be carried out on steam generator (boiler), pressure vessels, pressure piping and ancillary equipment.

We are looking for someone who is enthusiastic, self-motivated to work on our upcoming project. As a successful candidate, your eye for continuous improvement and creativity are welcome.

The position is based in Moose Jaw, Estevan, and Coronach Saskatchewan

Accountabilities:

Demonstrated working knowledge of ASME Codes and Reference Standards: Section VIII (vessel), Section I (boiler), B31.1 (Power Piping), B31.3 (Process Piping) and National Board Inspection Code: Part 1, Part 2 & Part 3. 

Responsibilities:

• Ensure all legal and corporate requirements are met (ASME Codes, Saskatchewan Act and Regulations, NBIC, CSA B51,  Quality Management System, Quality Control Manual, Functional Specification, Boiler Inspection manual Run/Repair/Replace Program, SAP (Systems Applications and Products) and Quality Control Data Base.
• Support Quality Assurance requirements during Overhaul and Outage activities.
• Secure and submit Near Miss data.
• Complete overhaul welder testing as required (for GMC).
• Provide surge volume support for Plant QA staff as required and assigned.
• Support Quality Control staff, secondary to Plant QA resource.
• New Construction Support.
• Investigate and resolve equipment dispositioned as do not operate.
• Refer situations to the Manager, QA which are not resolved.
• Resolve technical non-conformances at the plant site and ensure corrective actions are taken.
• Forward unresolved non-conformances to the Manager, QA for resolution.
• Review, inspect and approve repairs and alterations to pressure equipment in accordance with the Quality Management System.
• Perform pressure equipment (including pressure piping) and pressure relief device periodic inspections. Record findings on the Inspection reports.
• Perform inspection of pressure equipment (including pressure piping), repairs, alterations and new construction.
• Ensure pressure equipment database is updated and current. Produce and sign off inspection certificates.
• Complete exhibits within the Quality Management Manual.
• Complete applicable Exhibits in the Quality Control Manual such as Inspection and Test Plans, Liquid Pressure Test, NCR.
• Complete applications for Licence to Operate.
• Assist in non-routine repair procedure development and submission to the Jurisdiction.
• Supervise and monitor the performance of subordinate staff and contract staff as assigned by the Manager, QA.
• Provide Transmission, Building and Industrial Services Quality Assurance requirements.
• Report any information to the Quality Control Administrator or QA Manager that may be of interest

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Certified with Saskatchewan Pressure Equipment Inspector’s Class 1 License; Boilers / Pressure Vessels / Piping;

Minimum of five (5) years  of experience in an industrial setting with 2 years directly applicable to pressure equipment inspections, repairs, alterations or new construction.

Able to demonstrate knowledge of the current Saskatchewan Boilers and Pressure Vessels Act and Regulations, CSA B51 and the related ASME Codes as well as basic computer skill in Microsoft Excel or Word

SGS Canada is an equal opportunity employer and we are committed to achieving greater accessibility by providing accommodation for people with disabilities during our hiring process.  Accommodations are available on request for qualified candidates during each stage of the recruitment process.

Please note that candidates applying for Canadian job openings should be authorized to work in Canada.