Job Title

Field Inspector

Who are we?

Founded in 1924, Irving Oil is a family-owned international refining and marketing company with a history of long-term partnerships and relationships. With operations throughout Eastern Canada, New England and Ireland we focus on delivering quality products and exceptional service to our customers and our communities. Every day, we strive to put our good energy in action to bring families together, support the environment and local wildlife, and to create learning opportunities that empower the next generation.

Here's what you can expect from us:

When you're a part of our team, you'll see how we bring good energy to all that we do. At Irving Oil, we strive for a work environment where each of us feels we belong, can bring our whole selves to work, and where we treat our fellow employees with kindness and respect. Together, we will support our corporate strategy, high standards and the communities where we live and work. Our collaborative approach, safety-first culture and commitment to building resilient teams helps reinforce our internal brand position where People Matter. That's why we're dedicated to investing in our employees’ potential, so that they can reach their career goals.

Job Description

What you can expect in a typical day

We are seeking a Field Inspector for our Refinery in Saint John, New Brunswick. As part of our Asset Integrity Team, you will play a key role in the operations of our Saint John Refinery. The inspections that you perform facilitate continuous improvement of inspection programs, processes, and operations, ensuring our assets operate in an efficient and safe manner.

What we offer:

• Competitive salary, bonus, and pension plan

• Flexible benefits, including a Health Spending Account

• Wellness support, including annual wellness allowance and paid personal care days

• Paid vacation and vacation purchasing

• Personal and professional development opportunities

• Named one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers for seven consecutive years

Your roles and responsibilities:

Under the guidance of the Area Inspectors, you will conduct and manage inspection activities to ensure that all assets are fit for continued service while also ensuring internal integrity processes and procedures are maintained and followed. Approximately 50% of your time will be spent in the plant, physically inspecting fixed equipment and piping. On a regular basis you will:

• Facilitate problem solving, root cause and fixed equipment risk management processes.

• Assess the condition of equipment and fixed assets, recommend and advocate solutions.

• Determine how to maximize equipment up-time, optimize any shutdowns, and prevent future corrosion.

• Work with cross-functional teams (RBI, engineers, technical) to develop inspection strategies for fixed equipment including inspectors and maintenance engineers to find root causes for asset integrity problems.

• Monitors the performance of NDE contractors.

• Perform documented audits in accordance with the IOR Quality Manual and audit schedule.

• Cover as Lead Inspector during absences.

• Working with the area lead inspector, monitor the status of inspection intervals and equipment plans set by the RBI, PM and P&PVI group teams.

• Demonstrate safety practices with all procedures.

• Ensure that all asset integrity processes and procedures are maintained and followed.

• Provide inspection coverage for major and maintenance projects.

• Participate in on call rotation

• Evaluate data involving the use of corrosion rates, remaining life, level 1 fitness for service, and RBI.

• Maintain reporting and record keeping to department policy and standards.

Professional skills

• Strong analytical skills; you enjoy getting to the root cause of issues and creating plans to address them.

• Willingness to learn and adhere to all company standards, industry recommended practices, codes and standards.

• A focus on continuous improvement; able to work with others to come up with solutions that minimize downtime and maximize equipment function, minimize refinery risks.

• Experience dealing with multiple priorities and deadlines.

• Strong technical report writing skills.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

• Strong attention to detail.

• Strong computer skills and willingness to learn new programs.

• Knowledge of MS office applications, particularly Word, Excel, Visio and PowerPoint.

• Experience with Meridium Asset History database considered an asset.

Education and experience

• Engineering, Engineering Technologist or equivalent work experience.

• 0-3 years of experience in an industrial plant or refinery setting considered an asset.

• Knowledge of the API certifications 570, 571, 510 or 653, and / or NDE certifications would be an asset.

• Must have a Class 5 Driver’s License.

Irving Oil supports a diverse and inclusive work environment and welcomes applications from all qualified applicants.

Job Requirements - Work Experience

Refinery Operations

Job Requirements - Education

Diploma / Certification: Engineering Technology

Location

Saint John, NB