Quality Control Lead

Who We Are

OCL Group Inc., is proudly 100% Canadian owned and operated. We are a privately held, employee-owned, fully integrated general contractor with design-build solutions across Western Canada. We have been serving the energy and municipal infrastructure markets 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”. 

Learn more about OCL here:  www.oclgroup.ca. 

About The Role

We are currently recruiting for qualified and experienced Quality Control Leads to join our team on projects that start in February 2027. 

What We Offer 

• Competitive hourly rate, negotiable, based on experience
• Weekly Pay
• Cell phone allowance or company-provided cell phone
• Company provided IT assets

What You Will Be Doing 

• Review contract and scope of work, understanding requirements and communicating them to the appropriate stakeholders
• Preparation and implementation of multi-discipline ITPs, ensuring they meet scope, contract and client requirements. 
• Standardize project processes through implementation of QMS procedures , project quality plan (PQP), & ITPs.
• Integration of OCL QMS with client requirements
• Serve as technical advisor/SME for clients and internal teams on specifications and repair methodologies (weld/coating/hydro procedures)
• Quality oversight of OCL performed civil, structural, mechanical, piping & coating disciplines
• Responsible for completing full cycle document control, including the review and approval of drawings for construction
• RFI preparation, submittal, subsequent action and logging - including subcontractor RFI’s.
• Validation of work associated with the multi-discipline Construction Work Packages
• Review of Subcontractors documentation and provide approval(s)
• Complete oversight of all subcontractor construction activities across all disciplines.
• Perform or coordinate required surveillance of off-site and on-site project subcontractors.
• Material receiving inspection and verification
• Review and document backfill release, review and accept soil compaction reports, review and submit concrete mix designs 
• Select appropriate WPS for scope of work, creation of NDT/WPS Matrix 
• Maintaining welder qualification records & log
• Monitoring welding and carrying out final weld visual inspection
• Coordinate, monitor and review NDT and reporting
• Verifying all NDT completion releasing the piping for hydro test
• Final piping reinstatement inspection and witnessing applicable bolt torque
• Complete weld mapping, redlines and as-built drawings
• Generate and maintain quality logs, and RFC/RFI inquiries 
• Pressure test package creation, test witnessing, and final review for turnover acceptance
• Review coatings for acceptable use to client spec, understand acceptable environmental conditions to apply coatings and verify in field
• Ensure any coatings subcontractor is appropriately certified including their application and inspection personnel
• Prepare final inspection walkdown notification and close out punchlist items.
• Turnover binder progressive development, review and completion
• Client, subcontractor, and company quality interfacing, reporting and maintaining relationships

What We Are Looking For

• 10+ years of progressive industrial Quality Control experience required
• CWB Level 2 or 3 is required.
• NACE/AMPP Level 2 or 3, or API certifications (570, 510, 1184) highly desirable
• P.Eng., C.E.T., or similar technical credential is an asset
• Industrial trade credential is an asset
• Knowledge of ASME, CSA, and API codes related to welding and pressure piping
• Experience with pressure piping (above/below ground), vessels, tanks, exchangers, structural steel, civil and coatings
• Ability to conduct field inspections and complete quality documentation
• Proficiency using Bluebeam, Google Suite and MS Office applications 
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy in record-keeping
• Ability to work independently, collaborate in team settings, and manage a small team of OCL QCs as needed
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for clear reporting and collaboration
• Commitment to maintaining a safe, clean work environment
• Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug and alcohol test 
• Must hold valid safety tickets (WHMIS 2015, H2S Alive, CSTS-2020, and others as applicable)
• Willingness and ability to travel to project sites and fabrication facilities
• Must be legally eligible to work in Canada 

Why Work With Us

• Strong leadership that supports employees
• Opportunities for advancement
• Diverse projects
• Team-oriented culture
• Respectful workplace 
• Safety is our top priority - we are committed to providing a safe work environment.

OCL Group Inc. is an equal opportunity employer.