Field Engineer (QA)

Field Engineer (QA)

Location: Firebag Site, Alberta (north of Fort McMurray)

Term: 1-Year Contract (with potential for extension)

Schedule: 8x6 Rotation (Dayshift), 11.5 Hours/Day

Travel: FIFO Available from Calgary and Edmonton Hubs

Camp & Transportation: Camp accommodations, flights, and site transportation provided

About the Role

We are seeking a Field Engineer / Quality Assurance Engineer (P.Eng.) to support construction execution and quality assurance activities at the Firebag site. Working closely with construction, project management, contractors, commissioning teams, and the Engineer of Record, this role is responsible for providing field engineering support, resolving technical issues, overseeing quality and inspection activities, and ensuring construction work is completed in compliance with project, regulatory, and industry standards.

Responsibilities

• Participate in site safety programs, including FLHAs, Critical Control Assurance (CCA) processes, and contractor safety meetings.
• Apply company, industry, and project-specific requirements to field construction activities.
• Provide timely technical support to construction teams by responding to RFIs, FCNs, and field inquiries.
• Conduct field investigations and collaborate with contractors, vendors, construction teams, and Engineers of Record to resolve technical issues.
• Complete engineering assessments and calculations as required to support practical field solutions.
• Review and approve shop drawing submissions.
• Assist contractors with the interpretation of engineering drawings, specifications, and design requirements.
• Support project teams in achieving key construction and project milestones.
• Contribute to the development of work packages, scope definition, and technical documentation for field-issued contracts.
• Review engineering and construction work packages for completeness, accuracy, and turnover requirements.
• Review Quality Plans, Inspection & Test Plans (ITPs), and other QA/QC documentation.
• Monitor contractor quality documentation and witness inspections and testing activities as required.
• Conduct quality audits, surveillance activities, and field inspections to ensure compliance with project and industry standards.
• Identify construction deficiencies and work with contractors to achieve resolution and closeout.
• Initiate and manage Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs) when required.
• Lead Installation Work Package (IWP), construction, and final walkdowns.
• Support deficiency resolution through technical guidance and field verification.
• Review redline markups and verify alignment with field construction activities and approved changes.
• Review final turnover packages to ensure completeness and accuracy.
• Participate in mechanical completion and transfer of care, custody, and control activities.
• Review and close out FCNs, DCNs, NCRs, and other project quality documentation.

Key Stakeholder Interfaces

• Contractor field coordinators, foremen, superintendents, and QA/QC personnel.
• Company and contractor construction management teams.
• Project management and project engineering teams.
• Commissioning teams and owner representatives.
• Engineers of Record and engineering consultants.
• Vendors and equipment suppliers.

Qualifications

• Legally entitled to work in Canada.
• Registered Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) in Alberta with the ability to authenticate professional work products.
• Strong understanding of construction execution, field engineering, and quality assurance practices in an industrial environment.
• Experience reviewing engineering deliverables, construction work packages, and turnover documentation.
• Knowledge of quality management systems, inspection processes, and contractor oversight.
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to provide practical field solutions.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• Ability to work effectively in a remote site environment and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams.

Preferred Experience

• Industrial, oil sands, energy, refining, or heavy construction project experience.
• Experience supporting brownfield and greenfield capital projects.
• Familiarity with Alberta Building Code and National Building Code requirements.
• Experience with commissioning, mechanical completion, and project turnover processes.

Additional Information

This position is based at the client's Firebag Site and follows an 8x6 dayshift rotation. Candidates will travel on a FIFO basis from Calgary or Edmonton, with camp accommodations, flights, and site transportation provided.