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• Work with engineers, technologists and tradespeople to help our clients succeed in the construction of critical oil and gas infrastructure projects.
• Provide CWB Retained Engineering Services to clients.
• Interpret regulatory and statutory requirements, codes and customer specifications relating to manufacturing, welding, and materials.
• Determine client requirements, prescribe and if necessary, develop testing methods to evaluate materials relative to statutory requirements, construction standards and/or good engineering practice.
• Determine client requirements and develop testing protocols for welding procedure specifications, qualifications for welding procedure specifications and welding personnel qualifications under the direction of the Welding Services Manager.
• Prepare and review in-house work orders that communicate testing requirements to other departments and maintain traceability of samples and related documentation.
• Interpret laboratory test report results and provide evaluations as required.
• Provide mentoring and guidance to Junior Technical staff.

Education: The individual must possess a minimum of a bachelor’s degree in materials, metallurgical, or mechanical engineering from a recognized University (or equivalency to Canadian University) This is regarded as a fully qualified professional engineering position and the individual must be currently registered as a licensed P.Eng. with APEGA (Alberta).

Experience: This position requires a minimum of six years of relevant engineering experience

Certifications:

• Licensed P.Eng. registered with APEGA (Required).
• CWB Welding Engineer certification (Required).
• CSA W178.2 Level 2 or 3 Welding Inspector Certificate of Compliance (Required).

Specific technical skills:

• The following subject matter knowledge and technical skills are considered an asset:
  • Welding procedure development per ASME Section IX, CSA Z662, CSA W47.1/47.2/W186, AWS D1.1. 
  • In-service welding and CSA Z662 clause 7.17.
  • CSA Z662 Annex K and fracture mechanics principals.
  • Experience working within a metallurgical testing laboratory.
  • Experience working within welding / fabrication shops, foundries, forge shops or other metal manufacturing facilities.
  • Mechanical aptitude supported by background and experience.
  • Nondestructive examination use and methods.
  • Principles of postweld heat treating.
  • Able to read and understand construction drawings.

• The engineer must have very good verbal and written communication skills in English, including grammar and composition.
• Must be able to read, understand and follow work instructions in a safe, accurate and timely manner
• Incumbents must be proficient in using various types of computer software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint & Outlook).
• Proven ability to manage, coordinate and prioritize multiple projects in a fast-paced, highly professional environment in order to meet tight deadlines.
• Proven time management skills and a strong attention to detail.
• Must demonstrate a strong working knowledge of ASME Section IX, Section VIII Div. 1, B31.1, B31.3 and CSA Z662 (including in-service welding procedure development).
• Excellent knowledge of API, NACE and AWS codes and standards
• Ability to compose clear and concise technical reports with attention to detail

SGS is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and as such we recruit, hire, train, and promote persons in all job classifications without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression and Indigenous status, or any other characteristics protected by law.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required.

This job description should not be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements, but a general description of the job. Nothing contained herein restricts the company's rights to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

Accommodations are available on request for qualified candidates during each stage of the recruitment process.

Please note that candidates applying for Canadian job openings should be authorized to work in Canada.