Quality System Certification Program Auditor (Safety Codes Officer) – Edmonton Region

ABSA is seeking potential candidates to join a technical team of Auditors at our Edmonton location. ABSA seeks individuals who are passionately engaged in quality control, safety codes and regulations, willing to invest time into their career and value a respectful workplace.

ABSA operates in a technically complex industry and invests in professionals willing to develop their career to the top of the industry. Candidates will be required to complete the Inspection Department’s standard in-service, new construction and Safety Codes Officer training prior to ultimately moving into the QSCP audit team. This involves attaining a National Board of Boiler and Pressure Vessel Inspectors Commissions, Endorsements, Safety Codes Officer certification and other internal qualifications.

As an Auditor you will interact directly with a variety of pressure equipment fabricators in industry reviewing and auditing various quality management systems.

You will use your expertise to conduct quality management system audits of:

- Organizations who fabricate, repair or alter of pressure piping
- Organizations who fabricate, repair or alter pressure fittings
- Organizations who set and service safety relief devices
- Organizations who requalify pressure welders
- Organizations who conduct integrity assessments of pressure equipment
- Owners of pressure equipment who manage the integrity of their pressure equipment
- Organizations who set and service safety relief devices

Minimum requirements:

Must have achieved one of the following:

- Bachelor Degree in Mechanical, Materials (Metallurgical) Engineering or another related engineering Discipline from a recognized university OR
- 1st Class or 2nd Class Power Engineers Certificate of Competency OR




- Graduate of a two-year full time program from a recognized institution in Mechanical, Materials or Welding Engineering Technology.

Additional requirements:

- Minimum 3-5 years of industry experience in quality control
- Knowledge of ISO 9001-2015
- Working knowledge of ABSA’s AB-513 and AB-518 documents
- Working knowledge of quality management systems
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office
- A valid driver’s license and a clean driving record
- Technology savvy – able to set up and sign electronic documents
- Alignment with values: safety above all else, stronger together, operational discipline, curiosity and lifelong learning, acting with integrity and impartiality

Skills and attributes initially required to succeed in this role:

- Working knowledge of ABSA’s AB-513 and AB-518 documents
- Strong leadership role in coaching others without resorting to authoritative powers
- Excellent customer service attributes
- Collaborative behavior
- Able to influence others without authority
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Able to communicate technical aspects of requirements in a straight forward manner
- Extremely organized
- Self-motivated
- Ability to exercise independent and professional judgement
- Ability to multitask and manage different projects and timelines
- Able to adapt to changing technologies
- Apply established policies and procedures effectively




- Influence others towards a safety mindset

Benefits of working at ABSA

Commensurate with experience. ABSA’s salary and benefit packages are extremely competitive as we value the industry experience and talent of our Field Inspectors. Our values support long-term retention which are further supported by our advantages including, but not limited to, employer paid benefits which includes life insurance, health & dental coverage, RRSP contributions, and a generous flexible spending account.

Why work for ABSA?

We are North America’s leading pressure equipment authority.

ABSA supports, encourages and provides each employee a balanced work life with low turnover and the highest retention for veteran staff. We offer extremely flexible working hours, encourage administrative tasks to be performed from the location of your choice and offer challenging assignments.

Why you should join ABSA:

ABSA (Alberta Boilers Safety Association) is a non-profit organization, delegated by the Alberta Government to administer the Safety Codes Act, pressure equipment regulations and deliver safety programs.. ABSA is a progressive organization with a strong vision to lead in the safety of pressure equipment contributing to the establishment of standards and policy.

We thank all applicants for their interest. Please note that only applicants who reside in the region of Edmonton and have the qualifications most closely matched to the advertised requirements will be contacted for interview.

Please include a cover letter with your application that highlights your pressure equipment experience as well as which codes and standards you are most familiar with. Due to the volume of applications we receive, candidates with cover letters will be prioritized.

📌 QSCP Auditor (Safety Codes Officer) - Edmonton
🏢 Alberta Boilers Safety Association
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