Boiler & Pressure Equipment Inspector (Safety Codes Officer) - Calgary Region

ABSA is seeking industry leaders to join a technical team of Field Inspectors at our Calgary location. ABSA seeks individuals who are passionately engaged in safety codes and regulations, willing to invest time into their career and value a respectful workplace.

ABSA operates in a technically complex industry and invests in professionals willing to develop their career to the top of the industry. The typical initial training period is two years to become fully qualified as a Field Inspector.

As a Field Inspector you will interact directly with a variety of Owners and Operators in both the public and private sectors to complete inspections, provide guidance and advising on matters pertaining to pressure equipment safety.

You will use your expertise to:

• Conduct inspections of pressure equipment located in public occupancy buildings such as heating boilers, power boilers, expansion tanks, air receiver tanks, refrigeration equipment and other similar equipment.
• Conduct inspections of pressure equipment under construction as an Authorized Inspector.
• Conduct welder testing as required.
• Conduct incident investigations (unsafe conditions, accidents and fires) that are caused by or affect pressure equipment.
• Audit Certificate of Authorization Permit holders as required.

Minimum requirements:

Must have achieved one of the following:

• Bachelor Degree in Mechanical, Materials (Metallurgical) Engineering or another related engineering Discipline from a recognized university OR
• 1st Class or 2nd Class Power Engineers Certificate of Competency OR
• Graduate of a two-year full time program from a recognized institution in Mechanical, Materials or Welding Engineering Technology.

Additional requirements:

• 5-10 years of industry experience
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office
• A valid driver's license and a clean driving record
• Technology savvy - able to set up and sign electronic documents
• Alignment with ABSA's values: safety above all else, stronger together, operational discipline, curiosity and lifelong learning, acting with integrity and impartiality

Skills and attributes required to succeed in this role:

• Strong leadership role in coaching others without resorting to authoritative powers
• Excellent customer service attributes
• Collaborative behavior
• Able to influence others without authority
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Able to communicate technical aspects of requirements in a straight forward manner
• Extremely organized
• Self-motivated
• Ability to exercise independent and professional judgement
• Ability to multitask and manage different projects and timelines
• Able to adapt to changing technologies
• Apply established policies and procedures effectively
• Influence others towards a safety mindset

Benefits of working at ABSA

Commensurate with experience. ABSA's salary and benefit packages are extremely competitive as we value the industry experience and talent of our Field Inspectors. Our values support long-term retention which are further supported by our benefits including, but not limited to, employer paid benefits which includes life insurance, health & dental coverage, RRSP contributions, and a generous flexible spending account.

We thank all applicants for their interest. Please note that only applicants who reside in the region of Edmonton and have the qualifications most closely matched to the advertised requirements will be contacted for interview.

Please include a cover letter with your application that highlights your pressure equipment experience as well as which codes and standards you are most familiar with. Due to the volume of applications we receive, candidates with cover letters will be prioritized.