Chief Inspector

We are seeking an experienced Chief Inspector to lead Pressure Equipment Integrity Management (PEIM) programs and act as the Owner’s Chief Inspector in accordance with ABSA and ASME requirements. This role provides technical authority, regulatory oversight, and client-facing leadership to ensure compliance, asset integrity, and operational safety across pressure equipment programs. ResponsibilitiesClient & Program Leadership

• Lead and oversee PEIM programs, including scope, scheduling, and annual budget development
• Act as liaison between ABSA and the Owner; participate in audits and regulatory reviews
• Build and strengthen client relationships while identifying growth opportunities
• Conduct and document stewardship meetings
• Plan and forecast inspection activities, including corrosion monitoring strategies

Technical & Regulatory Oversight

• Act as the Owner’s Chief Inspector in compliance with ASME requirements
• Maintain accurate pressure equipment and PRD inventories
• Develop and manage inspection plans
• Perform in-service inspections and assess equipment fitness for service
• Review and approve repair and alteration procedures
• Update inspection intervals and grades per regulatory requirements
• Submit required ABSA notifications and reports on time
• Report incidents and ensure ongoing regulatory compliance

NDE & Contractor Oversight

• Audit and approve NDE contractors, procedures, and personnel qualifications
• Review AI NDE Demonstration Letters (ASME Sec I, VIII, B31)
• Validate special processes and Quality Manuals
• Review, certify, and accept inspection and NDE reports
• Assess adverse findings, adjust inspection intervals as required, and implement corrective actions

Governance & ReportingWeekly:

• Review, disposition, and sign off Integrity NCRs

Monthly:

• Conduct and document stewardship meetings
• Forecast upcoming 3-month inspection activities

Quarterly:

• Certify and submit Electronic Summary Reports (ESR)

Requirements

• High School Diploma or General Education Diploma
• ABSA In-Service Inspector (ISI) Certificate of Competency (IBPV, IPV & IPP)
• Minimum 15 years of In-Service Inspection experience
• Minimum 5 years of PEIM Program Management experience (AB-512 or AB-515)

Technical Expertise & Regulatory Knowledge The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong knowledge of Alberta pressure equipment legislation, integrity management systems, and applicable industry standards, including:

• Alberta Safety Codes Act & Pressure Equipment Regulations
• ABSA requirements (AB-506, AB-512, AB-513, AB-515, AB-519, AB-522, AB-524–527)
• CSA B51, ASME BPVC & B31, ASME PCC-2, NBIC
• API 510, 570, 571 (API 653 considered an asset)
• Acuren PRA-AIA-29A001 PEIM and CAN-IMS-22P001 Integrated Management System
• ASME B31 Owner’s Inspector requirements
• NDE methods (RT, UT, MT, PT, MFL, ACFM, etc.)
• Applicable jurisdictional Acts, Regulations, and Administrative Orders

Additional assets:

• Technical diploma or degree (Welding, Materials, Metallurgy, etc.)
• Eligibility for ASET, OACETT, or equivalent registration
• Strong technical writing and reporting skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and integrity management systems

Benefits The strength of Acuren lies in its outstanding people. As a rapidly growing, intensely innovative, international publicly traded company, the opportunities to pursue challenging and diverse career development paths are vast. Complemented by an attractive and comprehensive total compensation package, including paid time off, employer paid benefits, RRSP + Company match, tuition grants, discounted fitness memberships and insurance offerings, employee assistance programs and more! At Acuren we commit to the principles of a respectful workplace and offer tremendous opportunities to those who wish to succeed. Join our team at Acuren and embark on a rewarding journey where you will contribute to the company's growth and success while advancing your career. Apply now to be part of our dedicated team of professionals. Company Overview As an organization, our strength comes from the ability to embody our core values - People First, Integrity Always, Pride In Our Work, and Growth Together. None of these values is more important than People First, and we are honored that our people decided the company is worthy of being included in the Forbes 2024 and 2025 List of Canada's Best Employers. Acuren is a trusted, single source provider of technology-enabled asset protection solutions used to evaluate the structural integrity of critical energy, industrial and public infrastructures. Committed to delivering a Higher Level of Reliability, Acuren provides an unrivaled spectrum of capabilities including inspection, traditional and advanced NDE/NDT, failure analysis, rope access, materials engineering, field engineering, reliability engineering, drones, robotics, V-Deck and condition-based monitoring services. Our work is critical to the integrity and safety of industrial firms, including petroleum refinery, pipeline, power generation, pulp & paper, mining, pharmaceutical, aerospace and automotive industries. Acuren employs over 5,000 dedicated professionals supporting the mechanical integrity and inspection programs of the world’s largest industrial segments. Acuren is a market leader. Our formula for success is straightforward: be capable locally, with certified and well-equipped personnel supported by trained, experienced leaders. Continuing to build on a strong heritage of safety, quality, and professionalism, Acuren strives to maintain incident free work environments, pursues advanced technical developments, and supports reliability programs that are valued by clients and employees. Please note we will consider accessibility accommodations to applicants upon request. The company utilizes AI enabled tools to organize candidate responses. These tools may be used in the screening or assessment of applicants.