Job Description

As a Quality Assurance Inspector, you will play a key role in supporting the operations of our Saint John Refinery by performing quality assurance activities that contribute to the continuous improvement of asset integrity programs. Your goal will be to work independently with minimal supervision while managing and executing ongoing quality assurance tasks with regards to assets owned and/or operated by Irving Oil on and offsite. Your success will be defined by your ability to effectively collaborate with asset integrity teams and regulatory bodies, ensuring compliance and driving improvements in equipment reliability and safety.


If you are interested in this exciting opportunity with Irving Oil, please apply by November 12th, 2025.


What We Offer:


Work Environment - Work and grow within Canada's largest Refinery, with strong safety culture, access to a fitness facility, an onsite medical team, and a cafe


Competitive Compensation - Including an annual bonus plan, and pension plan


Flexible Benefits Plan - in effect from day one and offers three levels of coverage to select from to meet your unique, personal needs.


Paid Vacation - Plus an annual option to purchase additional vacation, too


Wellness Support - With 24/7 access to our Employee & Family Assistance Program


Your Responsibilities:


Review company, departmental, and industry inspection procedures, and audit standards and procedures to ensure they are being implemented. Maintain reporting and record keeping, and ensure database is kept to date


Provide quality insurance coverage for all groups, as required


Perform audits and document findings in accordance with fabricator/contractor Quality Manual as per audit schedule, including warehouse receiving, fabrication shops, and other areas as required


Execute audits based in internal procedures and processes determined by Asset Integrity programs


Provide quality assurance leadership and support mechanical contractor Quality Control and Maintenance Groups


Works with Asset Integrity group, RBI Group, and Turnaround Group to develop resources requirements and strategy to ensure compliance of Quality Assurance programs


Responsible for the review and approve of mechanical contractor inspection and test plans


Ensures fabrication, repair, maintenance contractors Quality Control programs are compliant and acceptable. This may be accomplished through documentation reviews, audits or site visits


Maintain, track and assist in disposition resolution to all Non-Conforming Reports (NCR's both IOR and Contractor)


Perform documented audits in accordance with the Irving Oil Quality Manual and audit schedule


Support IOMS from a Quality Assurance perspective


Safety as-a-way-of-life mindset


Strong knowledge of all types of fixed equipment, piping and associated fabrication, repair, inspection techniques and practices


Strong and proven knowledge of welding technical and practical


Strong knowledge in Non-destructive Testing methods


Development of Inspection Test Plans


Strong knowledge of Company Standards, Industry Recommended Practices, Codes and Standards and specific computer applications


Experience performing documented audits while maintaining accurate reporting and record keeping


Experience with Meridium Asset History database considered an asset


Able to work in the field: this includes working in year-round weather conditions, extended hours and weekends, able to bend, climb, stoop, kneel, crawl, etc. and able to lift to 20lbs. You must be comfortable with high elevation climbing, working at heights, and in enclosed spaces. You must be able to wear full PPE as required by safety standards


Your Skills:


Strong analytical skills


Ability to influence with and without authority


Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines


Effectively communicate and willingness to work with others towards a common goal.


Strong written and verbal communication skills


Strong attention to detail


Strong knowledge of MS office applications, particularly Word, Excel, Visio and PowerPoint


Your Experience:


Post-secondary education in Welding Technology or Quality Assurance Engineer


3+ years of experience in Asset Integrity or Quality Assurance position


5+ yrs as a Quality Control Inspector (QCI) in the industrial sector ie, Oil & Gas, Power Generation, Fabrication Shops, etc.


Possess a CWB level 2 or 3 (Canadian Welding Bureau) and working towards a certification such as API 510 or 570 (American Petroleum Institute) codes, AWS (American Welding Society), CGSB (Canadian General Standards Board), and/or NACE (National Association of Corrosion Engineers)


Irving Oil is committed to supporting a diverse and inclusive work environment. We thrive on the good energy that's created when our people from different backgrounds, identities, cultures and experiences share their unique perspectives. Diversity is key to our success and inclusion is everyone's responsibility.


Job Requirements - Work Experience


Refinery Operations


Job Requirements - Education


Diploma / Certification: Engineering Technology