Supervisor, Inspections (18-Month Term)

Reporting to the Superintendent, Reliability & Plant Engineering within the Reliability & Plant Engineering team, the Supervisor, Inspections is responsible to perform the supervisory duties of the Inspection team and for the development and execution of Condition Assessment Programs within the Asset Integrity Management System.

• Responsible for leading and supervising the Inspection (In-Service and QA/QC) team, including embedded and temporary contractors.

• Develop and ensure compliance with all asset integrity programs and practices.

• Responsible for the development of (commercially driven) workflow processes in conjunction with stakeholders.

• Establish and maintain quality control and inspection files, and enter related data into spreadsheets.

• Comply with all regulatory requirements.

• Develop detailed inspection and test plans (ITP’s) for in-service equipment and piping.

• Responsible for developing and scheduling pressure equipment inspection intervals and ensure inspections are performed in a timely fashion.

• Perform field level inspections on pressure equipment and update inspection records.

• Exercise professional judgment in identifying, mitigating and dispositioning non-conformances.

• Gather field data for equipment condition monitoring, assist in assessing site equipment vulnerabilities and ensures contingency plans are in place.

• Ensure appropriate welder qualification testing is complete.

• Monitor repairs and alterations to equipment to ensure compliance to code and company standards; identify and track non-conformities.

• Support other departments in maintaining continual compliance with provincial legislation and ensure technical and quality requirements of pressure equipment are met.

• Exercise control for all budgetary limits and communicate their status on a routine basis (as necessary).

• Ensure documentation is accurate and easily recoverable.

At K+S Potash Canada, we’re building more than just a world-class potash operation. We’re creating opportunities for our people, our communities, and our planet. Guided by our global values, we dig deeper and reach higher, turning challenges into opportunities with innovation, collaboration, and sustainability at the core of everything we do.

In a career with K+S, you can look forward to:

Good People and Great Culture

Be part of a diverse, inclusive workplace where safety, innovation, and teamwork come first, and where teams consistently act with focus, accountability and connection to drive stronger results.

• Community-minded and globally connected
• Collaborative, supportive environment
• Culture rooted in clear principles that help us work better together
• Focus on inclusive policies and growing diversity in our workplace

Challenge and Growth

We believe in unlocking your potential through training, mentorship, and career advancement.

• Professional development programs
• Recognition for your contributions

Valuable Rewards

We take care of our people with competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits program.

• Market-aligned salaries and performance bonuses
• Generous employer-paid benefits coverage
• Retirement plan contributions that grow with your career

Benefits that Support You

Our benefits go beyond the basics, supporting your health, well-being, and lifestyle. Our comprehensive, employer-paid benefits program includes Life, Disability, Health and Dental, as well as competitive Retirement benefits, Employee and Family Assistance Program, parental leave top-up for birthing and non-birthing parents, paid work time to volunteer in your community, and more! We offer a Health Spending Account for extras, like more expensive glasses, or a Wellness Account that covers recreational items, like your park camping fees, hunting or fishing license, and your gym membership.

Build your future with us!

Our company values and recognizes the diversity of the workforce and encourages individuals with the equivalent combination of education and work experience. The ideal candidate will have:

• Post-secondary education in mechanical or materials engineering is an asset

• Trade Certification (Welding, Pipefitting etc.) with mining/industrial experience will be considered

• In-service inspection certifications (API 510, 570, 653, welding etc.)

• NDE/NDT certifications with practical field application

• Minimum 8+ years of experience in inspection, integrity, or reliability within heavy industry (preferably potash, mining, or chemical processing)

• 5–8 years in a leadership or supervisory role

• Strong field experience with:

  • Pressure equipment

  • Corrosion and wear mechanisms

  • Shutdown inspection execution

• Experience in QA/QC and regulatory compliance within industrial or mining operations

• Legally authorized to work in Canada

• Ability to travel outside Canada, if required

• Willingness to work in both field and office environments, including during shutdowns

Employment is subject to successfully completing KSPC’s pre-employment checks which may include criminal record check, education verification, functional fitness evaluation and drug and alcohol testing.

We enrich life through the sustainable extraction and refinement of minerals to indispensable products and through our working environment, which is unique. Because it stands for everything that really matters in life: Trust, team spirit and meaningfulness for 11,000 employees at 51 locations on five continents. Welcome to K + S.