Who We Are
OCL Group Inc. (OCL), is a Canadian company that is privately-held and employee-owned. We are a fully integrated general contractor with construction and design-build solutions across Western Canada. With the experience you can trust and the quality you can depend on, we have proudly served the industrial, heavy civil, oil and gas, and mining industries since 2009.
The formation of OCL was a direct result of a few long-tenured industry professionals with entrepreneurial spirits, wanting to get back to their roots and build an organization where people matter. Formed in 2009, OCL started their first project and began building around a business model focused on “People'' and “Doing the Job Right”.
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The Role
We are currently looking for a QC Level 1 Inspector to join our team at our Fabrication Shop in Fort Saskatchewan, AB. This position is perfect for someone who takes pride in precision and has a strong focus on quality and continuous improvement. The QC Level 1 Inspector will play an important role in supporting daily shop operations and ensuring all fabricated components meet OCL’s and our clients’ quality standards.
Compensation & Benefits
Competitive hourly rate
Benefits package after 90 days including extended health, dental, vision, travel, and paramedicals (50/50 employer-employee split)
LTD, AD&D, life insurance, and dependent life insurance coverage
Vacation and stat holiday pay totaling 10% of regular wages
Cell phone allowance or company provided cell phone
A company provided laptop
Weekly pay (Fridays)
Job Duties/Responsibilities
Perform visual testing (VT) on welds and flag any defects
Communicate with welders after VT to identify defects, explain corrections, and confirm repairs are complete
Log welder IDs and VT results in SpoolFab for traceability
Verify weld IDs on piping match the drawings and weld maps
Ensure welder IDs are stamped or marked correctly on all piping
Check heat numbers and ratings during fit-up against the master MTR log for compliance
Log heat numbers in SpoolFab
Generate NDE requests (RT/UT/MT/PT) as required
Verify consumables, filler metals, and shielding gas match the applicable WPS
Update and submit inch-tracking sheets to management regularly
Review shop drawings to ensure dimensional and squareness checks are completed for each spool
Scan and save shop floor drawings for documentation control
Redline drawings and weld maps in Bluebeam when necessary
Witness welder qualification tests and ensure records are properly maintained
Support hydrotesting by verifying hydro packs, witnessing tests, and confirming records are complete
Verify welder tickets are valid and qualified for approved procedures across projects
Ensure shop procedures are followed — rod sign-out sheets, oven temperatures, etc.
Understand and sign off on applicable ITP checkpoints
Inspect pipe flanges for condition and compliance prior to shipment
Verify all spools are tagged properly and report ship loose items for transfer
Assist shop personnel with simple client specification requirements
Report shop issues or nonconformances to management in a timely manner
Skills/Experience/Qualifications
CWB Level 1 Welding Inspector Certification
1–3 years of experience in a fabrication or industrial construction quality control role
Knowledge of ASME, CSA, and API codes related to welding and pressure piping
Familiarity with ITP (Inspection Test Plan) checkpoints and quality documentation requirements
Proficiency using SpoolFab, Bluebeam, and MS Office applications
Ability to interpret isometric drawings, P&IDs, and weld maps accurately
Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy in record-keeping
Capable of conducting visual inspections (VT) and identifying weld discontinuities
Ability to work independently and in a team environment with multiple priorities
Excellent written and verbal communication skills for clear reporting and collaboration
Commitment to maintaining a safe, clean, and compliant shop environment
Must have reliable transportation to get to and from work
OCL Group Inc. is an equal opportunity employer.
