Lead E&I QC Inspector

About the job:
Kent is looking for a Lead E&I QA/QC Inspector at Kearl. This role is responsible for leading Electrical & Instrumentation inspection activities and overseeing quality assurance processes to ensure that construction, installation, testing, and commissioning comply with project specifications, client requirements, applicable codes, and quality standards, supporting successful project execution. Working closely with Construction, Commissioning, QA/QC, Engineering, and Operations teams, the Lead E&I QA/QC Inspector plays a key role in driving quality compliance, leading inspection processes, managing deficiencies and corrective actions, mentoring inspection personnel, and ensuring work is completed in accordance with project requirements. The role requires advanced technical knowledge, strong leadership capability, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities within a fast-paced construction environment.

 

 

Skills and Responsibilities:
Responsibilities:

Inspection & Quality Assurance Leadership
• Lead Electrical & Instrumentation inspections in support of construction, installation, testing, commissioning, and turnover activities.
• Provide oversight to ensure work complies with project specifications, drawings, client requirements, quality standards, and applicable codes.
• Lead inspections on cable installations, terminations, grounding systems, instrumentation devices, control panels, and associated E&I systems.
• Drive implementation and compliance with inspection test plans (ITPs), procedures, and quality documentation requirements.
• Identify deficiencies, non-conformances, punch items, and lead corrective action resolution activities.
• Provide mentorship, guidance, and technical support to inspection personnel and project teams to ensure consistent quality execution.

 

Construction & Commissioning Coordination
• Work closely with Construction and Commissioning teams to establish inspection priorities and support upcoming project requirements.
• Lead turnover and commissioning activities through verification of completed work and oversight of inspection documentation.
• Coordinate with Engineering, QA/QC, Construction, and Operations teams regarding inspection findings, quality risks, and compliance requirements.
• Lead resolution efforts for quality issues impacting project execution and schedule.
• Support project readiness activities while maintaining visibility of inspection status, risks, and mitigation actions.
• Act as a key quality resource for project stakeholders and support continuous improvement initiatives.

 

Documentation & Reporting
• Oversee accurate inspection records, quality documentation, and reporting within project systems.
• Prepare and review inspection reports, quality updates, deficiency logs, and turnover documentation as required.
• Monitor and drive closure of outstanding deficiencies and corrective actions.
• Support project close-out documentation and quality reporting requirements.
• Ensure compliance with project quality processes, procedures, and documentation standards.
• Provide regular updates to project leadership on quality performance, risks, and trends.

 

 

In addition to the responsibilities listed herein, the employee may be required to perform other ad-hoc tasks as needed or directed by the supervisor or management. These tasks will be within the reasonable scope of the employee's skills, capabilities, and role within the organization. The intent of this provision is to allow for flexibility and adaptability in meeting the dynamic needs of the organization, ensuring that operational requirements can be met efficiently. All such tasks will be assigned considering the employee's current workload and with respect to their professional development.

 

 

Your knowledge, skills, education, and experience:
Knowledge/Qualification/Training/Certification:
• Technical training or post-secondary education in Electrical, Instrumentation, Engineering Technology, Construction Management, or a related field is considered an asset.
• Red Seal Electrician registered in Alberta, with 10+ years of experience in E&I QA/QC inspection, QA/QC leadership, commissioning support, or construction quality within industrial, energy, telecommunications, EPC, or oil & gas environments preferred.
• Demonstrated experience leading inspection processes including:
• Electrical installation inspections
• Instrumentation inspections and verification
• Quality assurance / quality control procedures
• Turnover and commissioning support
• Deficiency tracking and corrective action management
• Team leadership, mentorship, and quality oversight
• Experience supporting industrial, energy, oil & gas, telecommunications, or large construction projects is considered an asset.
• Strong familiarity with applicable codes, standards, inspection procedures, and quality documentation requirements.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and reporting tools is preferred.
• Experience with project management systems, quality tracking tools, and ERP systems is considered an asset.
• Previous experience in a Lead, Senior, or supervisory QA/QC inspection role is preferred.

 

 

Communication
• Strong verbal and written communication skills in English.
• Ability to effectively coordinate with Construction, Commissioning, Engineering, Operations, and QA/QC teams across multiple disciplines and levels.
• Comfortable operating within fast-paced, site-based construction environments.
• Ability to communicate inspection findings, risks, and recommendations to project leadership and stakeholders.

 

 

Behavior/Core Competencies
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail.
• Strong problem-solving skills with a proactive mindset.
• Demonstrated leadership capability with the ability to influence and guide teams.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and changing project requirements.
• Reliable, accountable, and committed to maintaining quality standards.
• Collaborative, adaptable, and capable of leading within a dynamic project environment.

 

 

HSSEQ:
The Employee shall observe the Health, Safety, Sustainability, Environment and Quality rules of the Company; it’s clients and the governing authorities of the host country.

 

 

Details about the role

Location: Fort McKay – Kearl Project

Relocation Required: No

Travel Required: Yes — 14/7 rotation schedule for the duration of the project

Contract Type: Full-Time, for the duration of the project

Experience Level: 10+ Years

About you:

Join us. Unleash your energy within.

If you have world-class ambitions to reach the stars while keeping your feet on the ground, we’re the team for you. We've created a new breed of company – future-focused with reimagined ambition across all disciplines within the energy sector.

We love people who know their own potential and are not afraid to use it. We know that together, we’re far more than the sum of our parts. So, we celebrate people who want to grow and develop as we work together on some of the largest projects on the energy world stage.

We are committed to our diverse and inclusive community – a place where we can all be ourselves, thrive and develop. From day one, we offer a range of family-friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements, and employee networks to support staff from different backgrounds.

As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we value applications from all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities.

We’re a disability-friendly employer and can make adjustments to support you to perform at your best during the recruitment process.

Our purpose and beliefs:

As Kent, we’re tackling the greatest challenge of our time - to bring our world the energy it needs in the most responsible way ever imagined.

It’s the energy of every member of our team driven by our beliefs that is making this happen. Whatever our skill, our language, or our culture. These beliefs define and direct us every day to be the very best - for ourselves, our clients, our key stakeholders, the communities we operate in and the planet:

We PLAY BIG
We thrive on EMOTIONAL AGILITY
We are FANATICAL ABOUT PERFORMANCE
We are built on INFINITE THINKING

Read more about the Purpose, Beliefs and Guiding Principles that drive us:

Our vision for Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging:

We recognise that diversity & inclusion are catalysts for success. We’re heightening awareness on the benefits of people diversity, diversity of experiences and diversity of our perspectives. Creating a culture of inclusivity where all employees feel a sense of belonging.  

Our combined energy is fueled by different nationalities, across 6 continents and 24 countries. Our commitment is to celebrate character – no matter what ethnic background, gender, age, religion, identity, or disability.