Pressure Equipment Integrity Specialist

Alberta-Pacific Forest Industries Inc. (Al-Pac) is seeking a Pressure Equipment Integrity Specialist to work out of our Mill Site location near Athabasca, AB. The successful candidate will be responsible for verifying and enhancing the safety of pressure equipment and ensuring all requirements of Alberta Pacific’s Quality Management system and the Alberta Safety Codes Act are met. This position develops and implements inspection plans, monitors equipment for integrity, and maintains inspection records. The Specialist, Pressure Equipment Integrity also acts as a technical resource to the site and troubleshoots technical issues, as required. For us, it's not just about coming to work and doing a job - as soon as you walk through the door, your career has purpose.

Who Are We?

Al-Pac is the largest single-line kraft pulp producer in North America. Our mill is located near the communities of Athabasca, Boyle & Lac La Biche. We are leaders in our industry, from our quality products, mill operations and responsible forest management practices, to the way we grow and develop our team members and work with local communities. We are continuously exploring new and innovative ideas, while delivering premium products with a commitment to strong environmental stewardship and corporate social responsibility – a commitment that is demonstrated by our long-standing Forest Stewardship Council® (FSC®) certification (FSC-C022642).

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement long term preventative and predictive inspection plans for pressure equipment, piping systems and storage tanks.
• Perform in-service inspection, including corrosion monitoring of equipment and piping and executing NDE (Non-Destructive Examination) to confirm integrity of equipment repairs, modification and new construction.
• Prepare NDE scope of work, co-ordinate and supervise inspection service contractors to meet the plant’s quality requirements.
• Prepare and maintain inspection records and procedures in accordance with the inspection program.
• Ensure all requirements of Alberta Pacific’s Quality Management system and the Alberta Safety Codes Act are met.
• Responsible for ensuring that all fabrication, erection and construction activities within the plant and at vendor shops meet engineering specifications, regulatory, industry codes and other relevant industrial standards.
• Work closely with the Area and Project Engineers as well as Maintenance and Operations team to maintain plant regulatory compliance, effective execution of shutdown, turnarounds and production targets.
• Act as technical resource to Area Engineers on codes and standards and provide effective inspection services for the entire site.
• Troubleshoot and problem solves technical issues. Provide relevant risk management information.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Additional Qualifications:
  • CWB Welding Inspector Certification
  • API 570 and API 510 inspection certificates
  • ABSA In-Service Pressure Vessel & Pressure Piping Inspector Certification
  • API 653 Tank Inspection Certification
• Minimum 10 years’ experience in the design, fabrication or examination of industrial piping or pressure vessels.
• Ability to participate in on-call and after-hours support as required.
• Technical understanding of pipe fabrication, specifications and codes of construction. 
• Knowledge of plant processes.
• Understanding of the ASME Codes and the Alberta Safety Codes Act. Knowledge of Electronic.

Other

• Ability to prioritize, manage time well, multitask and troubleshoot.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure, with changing priorities, deadlines, and to readily adapt to change.

What We Offer 

You may wonder what makes us unique. Why would you want to work with Al-Pac? You will experience firsthand that our team-based culture values safety, open communication, productivity and quality, as well as a variety of other great perks including:

• A competitive annual salary including a company-paid pension at 7% and matching RRSP up to 3%. 
• Company-paid dental and extended health benefits, including a health care and taxable spending account and supplemental life insurance.
• Compressed work schedule (Monday-Thursday, 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.).
• Four week’s annual vacation to start, increasing with years of service.
• Relocation Assistance Program, depending on eligibility.
• Team-based culture that encourages work-life balance. 

Applications for this role will close on October 12, 2026. We encourage your prompt application.

Al-Pac is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from all qualified individuals. We wish to express our thanks to all applicants for their interest and effort in applying for this position; however, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

CLOSING DATE: October 12, 2026
REQUISITION: 551
POSITION TYPE: Permanent
LOCATION: Mill Site

POSTING TYPE:  Internal/External