Quality & Certification Lead

WSG Energy Services

$177K — $229K *
Energy & Utilities
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 10+ years in quality assurance or industrial project delivery.
  • 5+ years in senior quality leadership roles on large projects like LNG or energy.
  • Strong proficiency in Quality Management Systems and Inspection and Test Plans.
  • Experienced in calibration management and traceability requirements.
  • Skilled in interpreting engineering documents and standards.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and maintain quality plans for testing and commissioning.
  • Manage and ensure compliance with Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs).
  • Coordinate and verify quality inspections and witness points.
  • Maintain records for equipment calibration and testing processes.
  • Manage non-conformance reports and corrective actions for quality issues.

Benefits

  • Competitive compensation package.
  • Travel and accommodation support when applicable.
  • Opportunity to work on a major LNG project in Canada.
  • Collaborative and safety-focused work environment.
Full Job Description
Quality & Certification Lead

Location: Squamish, BC
Project: Woodfibre LNG
Rotation: Project Rotation Schedule
Accommodation & Travel: Provided where applicable
Employment Type: Full-Time Project Based Position
Compensation: $85-$110 per hour, depending on qualifications and experience

Position Summary

WSG is seeking an experienced Quality & Certification Lead to oversee quality assurance and certification activities for testing and commissioning operations on the Woodfibre LNG Project.

The Quality & Certification Lead is responsible for the development, implementation, and management of quality processes, Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs), calibration controls, traceability systems, certification records, non-conformance management, and project turnover documentation.

Key Responsibilities
  • Develop, implement, and maintain project Quality Plans for testing, commissioning, and turnover activities.
  • Manage Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs) and ensure compliance with client, project, and regulatory requirements.
  • Coordinate and verify witness points, hold points, surveillance activities, and quality inspections.
  • Ensure all testing and inspection activities are performed in accordance with approved procedures and quality requirements.
  • Maintain calibration programs and ensure testing equipment calibration traceability is current and fully documented.
  • Verify traceability of materials, instruments, equipment, and testing records.
  • Review and validate testing documentation, inspection reports, and acceptance records.
  • Manage non-conformance reports (NCRs), corrective actions, and quality investigations.
  • Coordinate client, third-party, and regulatory inspections as required.
  • Review and approve quality records supporting mechanical completion, commissioning, and handover activities.
  • Maintain certification packages for pressure testing, valve testing, commissioning, and specialized testing activities.
  • Compile and manage final turnover dossiers and project completion documentation.
  • Ensure quality records are complete, accurate, and readily available for audit and project turnover.
  • Support audits, compliance reviews, and continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Interface with project management, engineering, commissioning, client quality representatives, and field supervisors to ensure quality objectives are achieved.

Qualifications
  • Minimum 10 years of experience in quality assurance, quality control, commissioning, construction, or industrial project delivery.
  • Minimum 5 years in a senior quality leadership role on major industrial, LNG, energy, petrochemical, mining, or infrastructure projects.
  • Strong working knowledge of:
    • Quality Management Systems (QMS)
    • Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs)
    • Calibration Management
    • Traceability Requirements
    • Mechanical Completion and Turnover Processes
    • Non-Conformance Management
    • Certification and Documentation Control
  • Experience managing project turnover dossiers and final certification packages.
  • Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, codes, standards, and commissioning documentation.
  • Strong understanding of quality requirements related to testing, pressure systems, and commissioning activities.
  • Excellent analytical, organizational, and documentation skills.
  • Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management capabilities.

Preferred Qualifications
  • Previous LNG project experience.
  • Degree or diploma in Engineering, Quality Management, Construction Management, or a related discipline.
  • ASQ, CQA, CQT, ISO 9001 Lead Auditor, or equivalent quality certifications.
  • Experience supporting EPC, commissioning, and startup projects.
  • Knowledge of ASME, CSA, API, ISO, and applicable industry standards.
  • Experience using electronic completion and turnover management systems.
  • Experience managing client and third-party quality audits.

Key Competencies
  • Quality Management Leadership
  • Inspection & Test Plan Administration
  • Certification & Turnover Control
  • Calibration & Traceability Management
  • Independent Verification & Witnessing
  • Non-Conformance Management
  • Regulatory Compliance
  • Documentation Control
  • Stakeholder Coordination
  • Continuous Improvement

What We Offer
  • Competitive compensation package.
  • Travel and accommodation support where applicable.
  • Opportunity to contribute to one of Canada's most significant LNG developments.
  • Collaborative and safety-focused project environment.

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