Materials Engineer specialising in Tanks

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Norda Stelo means the North Star, where the possibilities for innovation, development and commitment are endless.

Our vision is collective and our DNA is seriously human!

The team behind the genius

Our team of experts is dedicated to preventing equipment and structural failures. Our clients can count on this failure prevention expertise at every stage of the life cycle of their critical assets, so that they can operate them ever more safely and profitably.

Our expertise is diverse, and what about you?

By joining the Centre of Excellence for Asset Integrity and Reliability Management, as a Materials Engineer specialising in tanks, you will be required to:

• Act as a technical expert for tanks subject to the API 653, 650 and 620 standards.

• Write risk-based inspection plans for atmospheric tanks;

• Carry out in-service and out-of-service visual inspections of all types of tanks;

• Analyse inspection data (thickness measurements, survey records, etc.);

• Calculate corrosion rates of components and identify asset degradation modes;

• Analyse structural dimensions;

• Prepare inspection reports including recommendations and repair estimates;

• Review plans for tank refurbishment;

• Supervise tank refurbishment and replacement work;

• Provide technical support to project teams, clients and inspection teams;

• Take part in technical reviews and strategic recommendations regarding asset life extension;

• Take part in resolving complex integrity issues requiring a combination of field expertise;

• Ensure compliance with all health and safety rules in force at Norda Stelo and at its clients.

Our essentials

• Hold a bachelor's degree in materials engineering, metallurgical engineering or mechanical engineering;

• Be a member of the Ordre des ingénieurs du Québec (OIQ);

• Hold API 653 certification;

• Be proficient in the CSA S16 and ASME standards, as well as knowledge of API 650 and API 510 standards;

• Hold welding inspector certification;

• Have a minimum of 15 years' experience in the field of tanks, including at least 5 years in project management;

• Demonstrate a good understanding of degradation mechanisms in general;

• Have experience in project coordination;

• Be able to interpret the results of advanced inspections (UT, MFL, PAUT and TOFD);

• Have experience in risk-based integrity management (RBI);

• Hold a painting inspector certification (an asset);

• Be available to travel throughout Quebec;

• Hold a valid driver's licence;

• A presence at the Chicoutimi office is required in order to serve our local clients;

• Fluency in French is required;

• Fluency in English is required, as the successful candidate will be working with colleagues and suppliers who speak only English.

Employee benefits

• Hybrid work policy: two days per week in the office

• Friday afternoons off all year round

• Three weeks of holiday minimum

• Mobile and social leave

• Reimbursement of professional membership fees

Norda Stelo subscribes to the principle of equal access to employment and strongly encourages women, people from cultural diversity, persons with disabilities, people belonging to the LGBTQIA2+ communities, Indigenous persons and/or persons belonging to a traditionally marginalised group to apply.

We can offer accommodation measures according to your needs. For more information about our accessible workplace and our inclusive culture, please contact us at the following address: [contact details removed]