Corporate QA VQS (Vendor Quality Surveillance) Specialist / Canada

We are a leading global technical recruitment company providing professional contract and permanent staff to a diverse world-wide client base within the oil & gas Industry. Our client is currently seeking a Corporate QA VQS (Vendor Quality Surveillance) Specialist for a contract role in Calgary. The individual must be local or have their own accommodations.

• Interfaces with others in the company (engineering, SM, asset integrity, maintenance, etc.) on a regular basis.
• Reviews Vendors and Sub-vendors’ ITPs to ensure that they meet the requirements of the project.
• Prepares and issues Inspection Assignments for Third Party Inspector activities. Archives acknowledged Inspection Assignment in company database.
• Convenes, coordinates and conducts the Pre-fabrication Meetings at the Vendor’s facility.
• Reviews Inspection Reports for compliance with assignment instructions and PO requirements.
• Distributes inspection reports, IFL and signed ITP in a timely manner to the Project QA Lead / Engineers
• Verifies invoices for inspection hours & distance by comparing with inspection reports.
• Ensures that inspection activities are conducted in accordance with PO requirements and project’s approved Inspection and Test Plans.
• Conducts and reports on interim and ad-hoc inspection visits to Vendors and Sub-Vendors, as required by the project.
• Oversees and assists in the resolution of Non- conformance Reports, outstanding items and inspection wavers raised against assigned POs
• Experienced in checking content of Manufacturer Data Book to ensure that it meets project requirements

 

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum 10 years of experience in Quality Assurance role.
• Bachelor degree or Engineering Technology Diploma in mechanical, metallurgy engineering or equivalent (registered or eligible for registration with APEGA or ASET).
• Familiarity with ASME and API Codes, CSA W47.1/W59 and other industry standards.
• Strong soft skills and firm proficiency in writing and speaking in English
• Understanding of work related documents, including engineered drawings and Bill of Materials

 

CERTIFICATIONS:

• Holding following certificates/credentials is not mandatory but can be considered as an asset:

Registered Professional Engineer with APEGA

CWB Level II or III welding inspector.

API 510, API 570, API 653, API SIFE, API SIRE, etc.

NACE CP, Coating

ASNT/ CGSB level 2 or 3


 

Primary Location:

• Calgary (with Traveling to Vendor Shops)