Lead Inspector

Job No: 88083

Location: 3806 Box Springs Road N.W, Medicine Hat, Alberta

Closing Date: 1 Jul 2017 AEST

• Excellent opportunity for an experienced Inspector to take on a pivotal leadership role!
• Use your expertise to join a dynamic, engaging and collaborative team environment!
• Receive competitive compensation and benefits with a global leader!

About the Organization

Methanex is the world's largest supplier of methanol to major international markets in North America, Asia-Pacific, Europe and Latin America. Methanol can be found in products from windshield washer fluid to recyclable plastic bottles, plywood floors to paint, silicone sealants to synthetic fibers. The energy sector is one of the most rapidly growing markets for the use of Methanol and greatly relies on the expertise and commitment of Methanex as their trusted supplier.

With the care of the environment as the root of their business, Methanex is a Responsible Care® company committed to the safe, ethical and environmentally sound management of the chemicals it makes and uses. Responsible Care® is an ethic established by the Chemical Industry Association of Canada (CIAC). The Responsible Care® ethic is an integral part of Methanex’s global commitment to ensuring the well-being of all stakeholders, wherever Methanex does business.

About the Opportunity 

Methanex currently has an exciting career opportunity for a Lead Inspector (NOC 2261) to join our team in Medicine Hat on a full-time basis (40 hours per week, based on a Compressed Work Week schedule consisting of 80 hours spread across nine working days in the course of two weeks, resulting in a day off every second Friday). 

Reporting to the Manager, Maintenance, you will develop, maintain and execute a cost-effective static pressure equipment inspection and condition assessment program that assures compliance with all statutory requirements, and ensures that plant availability and reliability targets are achieved. This position has been identified as a strategic opportunity with potential links to future succession plans.

Key accountabilities include: 

• Leading pressure equipment inspection and management for the site
• Administering the Pressure Equipment Integrity Management System (PEIMP), including training, review meetings, audits, audit actions, and non-conformance reporting elements, to ensure systems are functioning effectively
• Maintaining complete, current knowledge and documentation of Alberta Boilers Safety Association (ABSA) requirements and further ensuring requirements are applied and met by the site
• Approving inspection procedures and reports, identifying corrective actions for non-conformance that affect the integrity of pressure equipment, and ensuring corrective actions are carried out
• Developing and ensuring Inspection Test Plans (ITPs) are in place for repairs, alterations, and projects, and ensuring the inspection of equipment meets regulatory requirements and establishing inspection intervals consistent with code and risk-based inspection (RBI) processes
• Coordinating and managing non-destructive testing (NDT) and inspection programs, the corrosion monitoring program, the safety relief valve maintenance program and supporting the risk-based inspection program
• Maintaining current integrity systems including inspection data and records, non-conformance reports and failure logs
• Conducting post-inspection integrity assessments of pressure equipment, tanks, piping and components, updating inspection intervals accordingly and providing recommendations for corrosion mitigation and production optimization
• Initiating or participating in management of change (MOC) processes related to the integrity of pressure equipment
• Reviewing and approving contractor quality control programs, as well as inspection and test plans for Methanex contracts
• Managing the optimization of resources for the inspection team, competency requirements for the inspection team and inspection contractors, as well as selection and ongoing oversight of selected contract resources
• Guiding and mentoring internal and contract equipment inspectors and quality control inspectors
• Developing turnaround inspection plans and execution strategies, and supporting global inspection needs related to turnarounds

Our successful candidate will possess:

• Five years of related inspection experience in a chemical, energy or other similar industrial setting
• Post-secondary degree or diploma in engineering or engineering technology, or journeyperson certification in a relevant trade
• American Petroleum Institute Pressure Vessel Inspection Certification, specifically API 510 and 570
• Knowledge of failure mechanisms experienced in the chemical industry, and experience using failure analysis to identify and predict equipment deterioration
• Demonstrated leadership ability

A combination of related education, skills and experience may be considered. The language of work will be English. 

It is further preferred that the optimal candidate will possess:

• Alberta In-Service Pressure Vessel Inspection certification and National Board In-Service Inspection Certification, or the willingness to obtain these certifications
• Strong knowledge of CSA, API, CGSB and ASME construction codes, standards and specifications related to the fabrication and repair of pressure equipment, and non-destructive evaluation practices
• Knowledge of inspection and testing methods
• Experience in assessing and repairing hydrogen reformer furnaces is a significant asset

This role is well suited to a superior communicator who can build and maintain constructive and effective working relationships. You will work effectively in a collaborative, team environment and will demonstrate cultural sensitivity, diplomacy, and tact. With the ability to foster the engagement and development of direct reports, you will also challenge team members in meaningful ways to build a strong and agile team.

Strong organizational and time management skills will be essential for success in this role. You must be able to manage multiple and competing priorities while also maintaining schedules and meeting deadlines. As a superior planner with high attention to detail, you will accurately assess project scope, set objectives and goals, develop schedules, delegate responsibilities, anticipate obstacles, measure performance and evaluate results. 

You will do well in this role if you are results-driven and have demonstrated managerial courage characterized by the ability to identify and address issues quickly and directly. You will have proven ability to provide specific and actionable constructive feedback to others and maintain a commitment to meeting and exceeding the expectations of internal and external stakeholders.

Finally, with a history of organizational agility, you will have a good understanding how organizations work and can effectively utilize formal channels and informal networks. Comfortable with ambiguity, you must be able to respond to shifting priorities and manage change effectively. You consistently employ excellent analytical and technical problem-solving skills, exercise sound judgment and make valuable decisions based on a mixture of analysis, wisdom, and experience. 

If you have the drive, determination, and ambition to meet and exceed expectations and achieve results, then we invite you to apply today!

About the Benefits

Building on our core values of integrity, trust, respect and professionalism, our corporate culture encourages communication and teamwork and rewards employees for creativity and innovation. We are also very active in supporting educational and training/development initiatives. We sponsor scholarships and co-op programs at local colleges and universities as well as hands-on training programs at our manufacturing facilities.

In exchange for your hard work and dedication, you can expect to receive an industry competitive salary of $138,000-$160,000 per annum along with the following benefits:

• Discretionary annual raise and up to 15% performance bonus dependent on individual and company performance
• 4 weeks paid vacation
• Medical/Dental plan
• Short term & long term disability coverage & survivor benefits
• Defined Contribution Pension Plan, and optional Group Retirement Savings Plan
• Optional Employee Share Purchase Plan
• Possible relocation assistance for the right candidate
• Other benefits, including fitness subsidy and education assistance programs

Join this thriving and team focused market leader today and expand your experience with a new challenge - Apply Now! 

Tobi Kemp, Human Resources Advisor
Methanex Corporation
Work location and street address:
Po Box 1100, 3806 Box Springs Road NW
Medicine Hat, AB  T1A 7H1
Phone:  403.527.8141 ext 195
Fax: 403.529.9171
mhcareers@methanex.com

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