Asset Integrity Specialist (Pressure Equipment & Tanks)
Location: Calgary, Alberta
Schedule: Monday to Friday, 40 hours per week
Position Type: Long-Term Contract
Travel: Moderate field travel
About the Opportunity
We are seeking an experienced Asset Integrity Specialist to support the execution and continuous improvement of Pressure Equipment and Tank Integrity programs across a diverse portfolio of upstream oil and gas assets. This role offers the opportunity to work closely with Operations, Maintenance, Engineering, and Inspection teams to ensure the safe, reliable, and compliant operation of pressure vessels, storage tanks, piping systems, and associated equipment.
The successful candidate will play a key role in coordinating inspection programs, managing repairs, supporting turnaround activities, and developing long-term integrity strategies. This position provides exposure to the full asset lifecycle, from design and commissioning through operation, maintenance, and eventual decommissioning, making it an excellent opportunity for professionals looking to broaden their technical expertise within asset integrity management.
Key Responsibilities
- Coordinate and execute Pressure Equipment and Tank Integrity programs across multiple operating areas.
- Provide technical guidance and support to field integrity personnel, operations teams, and maintenance groups.
- Ensure compliance with applicable integrity management systems, industry standards, regulatory requirements, and corporate procedures.
- Develop and maintain inspection plans for pressure vessels, storage tanks, pressure relief devices, and related equipment.
- Coordinate internal and external inspections, repairs, alterations, coating programs, and fitness-for-service assessments.
- Review inspection findings and develop integrity strategies based on equipment condition, corrosion risks, and operational requirements.
- Support turnaround planning and execution to ensure regulatory inspections and maintenance activities are completed within required timelines.
- Work directly with operations teams to address field integrity concerns, equipment reliability issues, and emerging inspection findings.
- Monitor equipment integrity performance and recommend mitigation strategies to manage risk and maximize asset reliability.
- Manage contractors, inspection vendors, and third-party service providers as required.
- Participate in incident investigations, root cause analyses, and reliability improvement initiatives.
- Maintain accurate integrity documentation, inspection records, and regulatory compliance reporting.
- Travel periodically to field locations throughout Western Canada to support inspections, repairs, and integrity-related activities.
Qualifications
- Engineering Degree, Engineering Technology Diploma, or equivalent technical education.
- Minimum 7 years of experience within the oil and gas industry, with a focus on pressure equipment, tank integrity, inspection, or asset integrity management.
- Valid Class 5 Driver’s License.
- Strong understanding of asset integrity principles, risk-based inspection methodologies, and regulatory compliance requirements.
Required Certifications
- API 510 Pressure Vessel Inspector Certification
Preferred Qualifications
The following certifications and experience would be considered strong assets:
- API 653 Aboveground Storage Tank Inspector
- API 570 Piping Inspector
- National Board Commission
- ABSA ISI-BPVPP/PVPP Certifications
- NACE / AMPP Corrosion Certifications
- Experience with Risk-Based Inspection (RBI) programs
- Exposure to turnaround planning and execution
- Upstream oil and gas facility experience
Technical Knowledge & Experience
Candidates should possess working knowledge of:
- Pressure vessel, piping, and storage tank inspection practices
- Integrity management systems and asset reliability programs
- Relevant pressure equipment design codes and jurisdictional requirements
- Regulatory requirements governing pressure equipment and storage tanks in Western Canada
- Corrosion monitoring and mitigation techniques
- Fitness-for-service assessments and repair planning
- Safety, environmental, and operational excellence standards
What Makes This Opportunity Attractive
- Long-term contract with strong potential for extension or chance to become permanent with the client after the initial engagement
- Exposure to a broad range of pressure equipment and tank assets across multiple facilities.
- Opportunity to work with experienced operations, maintenance, and integrity professionals.
- Hands-on involvement in inspection planning, turnaround execution, repair management, and long-term integrity strategy development.
- Diverse technical challenges spanning the entire asset lifecycle from commissioning through decommissioning.
