QA/qc Level 1 Welding Inspector

_*This role is open to those interested working in a employee or Independent Contractor capacity._

**Location**: Suncor Base Plant

**Position**: Project based-temporary (8+ weeks) / full-time

**Perks**: Camp

**Work Schedule**: 4 on and 3 off / 10 hours per day

**Reporting to**: Manager, Quality

**Position Available**:Employee or Independent Contractor

**Shift**:Day Shift/ Night Shift

Waiward is a respected construction and maintenance service provider that operates one of Canada’s largest fabrication shops based out of Edmonton, Alberta. Our mission is To Be Your Trusted Partner which ensures we act with integrity in all that we do. Through planned growth and development, we have kept our commitment to provide our customers with an unsurpassed level of service. Waiward’s historical and future success is grounded in our collective commitment to our core values.

At Waiward, we believe a diverse and inclusive workplace is the key to unlocking the full potential of our people. It is essential to build a team that represents the communities and clients we are serving. We attract, hire, and develop people of all backgrounds and ensure fairness and inclusion within our hiring processes. We believe in investing in people based on their expertise, capabilities, aspirations, and performance despite their race, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, and beliefs.

As a leader in our industry, we believe diversity and inclusion strengthen our team and are committed to making sustainable progress in our company and the communities and clients we serve. With the support of our leadership team and peers, our people are encouraged to share their perspectives.

**Job Purpose**

The QA/QC Level 1 Inspector is primarily responsible for completing tasks as assigned by the Site Quality Leader including inspections, examinations and reports as required by governing codes, standards, specifications and project quality plans or ITP’s.

**Responsibilities**
- Displays a commitment to Waiward’s incident-free vision, values, and culture.
- Ensures the quality of construction is in accordance with Waiward’s Project Quality Plan and customer specifications.
- Learns and becomes knowledgeable with the client’s technical specifications and liaises with Owner’s or clients SME on technical quality issues.
- Completes and fulfills the requirement of Inspection and Test Plans in accordance with all required construction standards, code, and owner requirements (CSA W59 ASME B31.3, etc.).
- Reviews and completes project deliverables such as reports, logs, and ITP’s.
- Reviews and completes turnover packages in a timely fashion as per customer requirements.
- Monitors and audits sub-contractors.
- Performs inspections on work executed by sub-contractors.
- Reviews and accepts sub-contractor turnover documentation.
- Maintains/create weld maps and logs.
- Verifies Material Receiving activities and fills out documentation as required.
- Initiates and/or provides technical input to all NCRs / RFIs generated; tracking responses as required.
- Completes daily QA/QC Report.
- Carries out visual examination of welding and bolting.
- Ensures material indentation and traceability of welding and all installed components.
- Ensures correct and timely reporting of all examinations.
- Ensure the welders are qualified for the welding processes they are using
- Monitors weld consumable receiving, handling, distribution, and storage.
- Reviews logs for welder and line class NDE percentage, requesting the necessary NDE when required.
- Identities and flags all welds requiring PWHT or NDE. Coordinates with subcontractors to execute the work.
- Carries out on a continuous basis quality surveillance of component/system erection to completion to ensure all components have been installed/erected as per the IFC drawings.
- Witnesses pressure testing (hydro and pneumatic) of components in conjunction with the client inspector as required. Signs all pressure test documents when the test has been completed.
- Performs visual examinations and monitors bolt up of critical components.
- Monitors any assembly or erection of all equipment
- Monitors all equipment/pumps care, maintenance and preservation as required.
- Witnesses mechanical alignments for pumps, motors, and gearboxes.
- Performs trouble shooting quality related issues with relevant stakeholders, including customer representatives.
- Provides quality orientation to new site workers specific to the project site.

**Qualifications**
- CSA W178.2 Level 1 Welding Inspector w/ CSA W59 & ASME B31.3 endorsements complete with current CWB Visual Acuity Record.
- Must have sound technical knowledge of applicable codes and specifications.
- Strong knowledge of NDE processes RT, UT, MT, PT.
- Must have CSTS-09/CSTS-2020, OSSA Regional/BSO/CSO
- Valid certifications for the work being performed (i.e. - Fall Protection, Confined Space Entry & Monitor, EWP, etc.)
- Must complete a pre-access A