QA Auditor

Job summary

The QA Auditor will plan, coordinate, and execute internal and external audits to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and industry standards. They will also document findings, manage corrective actions, and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives to enhance operational excellence.

Job details

Our client, a major Oil and Gas company, is looking for a QA Auditor to join their team on an 1-year contract in Calgary. As a QA Auditor, you will conduct internal and external audits to evaluate compliance with regulatory requirements, industry codes and standards, management system expectations, and company requirements. Your ability to identify process gaps, assess risk, and drive continuous improvement will play a key role in strengthening operational excellence across the organization. Reporting to the Lead, QA Audit/ARP, you will be responsible for planning, coordinating, and executing audit activities, as well as supporting continuous improvement initiatives that enhance quality and compliance throughout the business. Join a company culture that fosters a fun working environment, develop meaningful relationships, and continuous learning! • Job location: Calgary, Alberta • Shift schedule: 5 x 2, 8-hour shifts (4-day workweeks in July and August) Key Accountabilities: • Plan, schedule, and conduct audit activities in accordance with company's QA auditing principles, practices, and procedures. • Establish and maintain effective working relationships with auditees, audit sponsors, technical authorities, and other stakeholders. • Develop and maintain audit documentation, including audit plans, agendas, checklists, notification letters, criteria, and reference materials. • Evaluate compliance with applicable regulatory requirements, industry standards, management system requirements, and company procedures. • Assess the significance and risk of identified compliance gaps and process deficiencies. • Document audit findings and prepare Non-Compliance Reports (NCRs), where required. • Monitor, track, and verify corrective actions to ensure timely closure of audit findings. • Prepare clear, accurate, and comprehensive audit reports. • Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives that enhance quality, compliance, and operational effectiveness. What You Bring to the Role: • Engineering degree (A degree in Mechanical, Material, Welding, or Industrial engineering is preferred); registered or eligible for registration with APEGA. • Minimum of 10 years of experience in Project Quality Assurance and/or In-Service Quality Assurance within the Oil and Gas industry. • Demonstrated experience leading and conducting Quality Management System audits. • Strong understanding and practical application of industry standards (ISO, CSA, API, ASME, Alberta Safety Codes Act and ABSA requirements). • Lead Auditor certification in QMS or OHS or EMS (preferably QMS) through a recognized international organization such as IRCA or Exemplar Global. • Evident knowledge and/or certification in Lean Six Sigma (e.g., Green/Black Belt). The following skills are considered assets : • Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build and maintain effective working relationships across diverse stakeholder groups. • Excellent verbal, written, and presentation communication skills, with the ability to convey complex information clearly and effectively. • Strong organizational and planning capabilities, with demonstrated success managing multiple priorities and competing deadlines. • Analytical and critical thinking skills, coupled with sound judgment and the ability to assess and communicate risk. • Attention to detail and a strong commitment to quality, compliance, and continuous improvement. • Ability to work independently while contributing effectively within a team-oriented environment. • Strong problem-solving skills with a proactive approach to identifying opportunities for process and system improvements.

What you’ll do

The QA Auditor will plan, coordinate, and execute internal and external audits to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and industry standards. They will also document findings, manage corrective actions, and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives to enhance operational excellence.

Requirements

Candidates must hold an engineering degree and have at least 10 years of experience in Project or In-Service Quality Assurance within the Oil and Gas industry. A Lead Auditor certification in QMS and knowledge of industry standards like ISO, API, and ASME are required.

Benefits

• Continuous learning
• Fun working environment

Listed skills

• Quality assurance · Preferred
• Regulatory Compliance · Preferred
• Continuous Improvement · Preferred
• Stakeholder Management · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Quality Assurance
• Auditing
• Regulatory Compliance
• Risk Assessment
• Continuous Improvement
• ISO Standards
• CSA Standards
• API Standards
• ASME Standards
• Lean Six Sigma
• Project Quality Assurance
• In-Service Quality Assurance
• Non-Compliance Reporting
• Stakeholder Management
• Technical Writing
• Analytical Skills

Job areas

• Energy
• Engineering
• Manufacturing
• Management & Leadership

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