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QUALITY MANUALS. WELDING ENGINEERING. INSPECTION & COMPLIANCE.
GlentWorks Canada Inc. is a specialized welding engineering and compliance services firm based in British Columbia, Canada. We focus on three core areas that matter most to fabrication shops, structural steel contractors, TSBC Class A, B & Refrigeration contractors, welders, and international companies entering the Canadian market.
Our services are built on practical industry knowledge, hands-on engineering experience, and a deep understanding of TSBC, CWB, CSA, and ASME regulatory requirements.
We don’t just deliver documents — we stay with our clients through audits, approvals, and certification processes to ensure compliant outcomes every time.
- TSBC & ABSA QUALITY MANUALS — Audit-ready compliance manuals for Class A, B & Refrigeration contractors
- WELDING ENGINEERING — WPS/PQR development, CWB Retained Engineering under W47.1 & W47.2, failure analysis
- INSPECTION & COMPLIANCE — CSA W178.1 certified visual & NDT inspection, TSBC regulatory compliance, pressure equipment inspection
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YEARS OF TECHNICAL INDUSTRY EXPERIENCE
Providing inspection, compliance, welding engineering, and quality assurance support across diverse industrial sectors
SUPPORTING INDUSTRIAL CLIENTS ACROSS MULTIPLE SECTORS
MEET OUR LEADERSHIP
Engineering Expertise Backed by 25+ Years of Certified Experience
Jaspal (Jas) S. Dhesi
President & CEO — GlentWorks Canada Inc.
P.Eng | Registered Professional Engineer — British Columbia & Alberta
KEY CREDENTIALS:
- P.Eng — Professional Engineer (BC & AB)
- SCWI-AWS — Senior Certified Welding Inspector
- CWB Level 3 Welding Inspector
- CWB Welding Engineer — W47.1 & W47.2
- NBBI Boiler & Pressure Vessel Inspector
- CGSB NDT Level 2 — MT & PT
- ASME Owner’s Inspector
- 4th Class Power Engineer
- Certified Welding Supervisor (CWS) W47.1/W47.2
- IIW International Welding Engineer
Abbotsford, British Columbia, Canada
PROFESSIONAL BIO
Jaspal (Jas) Dhesi, P.Eng is the President and CEO of GlentWorks Canada Inc. and one of Canada’s most credentialed welding engineers. With over 25 years of hands-on experience spanning welding engineering, quality assurance, pressure equipment inspection, and regulatory compliance, Jas brings a rare combination of technical depth and practical field expertise to every client engagement.
Before founding GlentWorks, Jas held senior engineering roles at globally recognized organizations — including General Electric (GE), Technical Safety BC, Wellons Canada CORP, and Isgec Heavy Engineering — building deep expertise across power generation, aviation, railway heavy fabrication, nuclear, oil & gas, structural steel, and industrial construction sectors.
At GE, he served for 8 years across multiple divisions including GE Aviation, GE Energy, and GE Transportation — serving as a Weld Certifying Agent, Quality Leader, and Manufacturing Process Manager. He led the greenfield setup of GE’s Multi-Modal Manufacturing facility in Pune with a $200M investment, delivered EN-15085 Class 2 Certification within 3 months, and received the GE South Asia CEO Award in 2016.
Jas holds more than 10 professional licenses and certifications, is a registered P.Eng in both British Columbia and Alberta, holds a Senior Certified Welding Inspector (SCWI) designation from the American Welding Society, is a CWB Certified Welding Engineer under CSA W47.1 and W47.2, and is a National Board (NBBI) Certified Boiler and Pressure Vessel Inspector. He is also a trained IIW International Welding Engineer and a Certified Welding Supervisor (CWS).
INDUSTRY EXPERIENCE
| Role / Company / Period | Key Contributions |
Founder & CEO CWB Welding Engineer, NDT Tech, ASME Owner’s Inspector GlentWorks Canada Inc. Aug 2024 – Present | •Founded GlentWorks to deliver focused welding engineering, TSBC quality manuals, and inspection services across Canada. • Provides CWB Retained Welding Engineering under CSA W47.1 & W47.2. • Serves fabrication shops, structural steel contractors, TSBC Class A/B/Refrigeration contractors, and international clients. |
Quality Specialist QManual Services Jan 2025 – Present | • Leads consulting practice in ASME certification (U, U2, U3, S, H), TSBC & ABSA Quality Control Manual development. • Develops WPS/PQR/WPDS welding procedures including ASME Section IX and TSBC prequalified procedures. • Supports clients through full cycle: manual preparation, staff training, regulatory audit assistance. |
Welding Mantra Lead Welding Mantra (Self-employed) Jan 2025 – Present | • Leads specialized consulting and training firm for fabrication shops and contractors. • Provides CWB Division 2 certification support, AWS D1.1/D1.6 procedure development, global fabrication audits (India, Vietnam, China, Middle East). • Training on ASME piping codes, inspection requirements, and materials standards. |
Boiler Safety Officer & Design Registration Engineer Technical Safety BC Apr 2021 – May 2023 | • Enforced BC boiler & pressure vessel safety regulations as a government officer. • Conducted design registration reviews and pressure equipment compliance inspections. • Worked in hybrid capacity across Vancouver, British Columbia. |
Quality Assurance Manager & Welding Engineer Wellons Canada CORP Aug 2019 – Apr 2021 | • Managed all QA/QC programs for pressure piping, vessels, and power boiler fabrication. • Direct regulatory liaison with pressure equipment authorities across all regions Wellons operated. • Oversaw NDE subcontractor management and internal NDE capability development. |
Quality Leader (GE Aviation, GE Energy, GE Transportation) General Electric (GE) Aug 2016 – Jul 2019 (8 years total at GE) | • Led quality & welding for GE MultiModal Manufacturing for Locomotive product line (Boggie Frame, Traction Motor, Alternator, Cabs). • Achieved EN-15085 Class 2 Certification within 3 months. Built factory bogie manufacturing line ($5M capex) from concept to delivery in 8 months. • Received GE South Asia CEO Award 2016: ‘Deliver in Uncertain World’. |
Advanced Manufacturing Engineer — Digital &Manufacturing Process Manager General Electric (GE) Apr 2013 – Aug 2016 | • Led setup of greenfield GE Multi-Modal Manufacturing facility in Pune ($200M investment). • Delivered Aviation Product First Time Right, certified QMS for AS 9100, NADCAP. • Hired, trained & qualified 40+ welders under AWS D17.1 Aerospace requirements. • Implemented Industry 4.0 (Brilliant Factory) tools: Smart Gaging, MES, SPC, Tool Management. |
Lead Supplier Quality Engineer General Electric (GE) Aug 2011 – Apr 2013 | • Added $1.2M in additional revenue by launching GE Power fabrication. • Managed $7M+ first-piece qualification projects from supplier onboarding to customer delivery. • Developed new supplier base in India for fabricated & engineered systems ($1.6M cost out). |
Deputy Manager — QA Isgec Heavy Engineering Ltd. May 2008 – Aug 2011 | • Led team of 6 QA engineers, reviewed 100+ QA plans for critical Pressure Vessels and Heat Exchangers (ASME, API, EN, NACE, PED, IBR). • Evaluated and resolved 300+ non-conformances. Conducted 20+ internal audits (ISO 9001, ASME, EN). • Conducted, witnessed & documented 200+ welding procedure qualifications across all major welding processes (SAW, ESSC, SMAW, GTAW, Orbital GTAW, GMAW/FCAW). • Delivered 15+ training sessions to 200+ employees on ASME codes & standards. |
Industrial Research & Training Officer / Lecturer IET Bhaddal Aug 2002 – May 2008 | • Lectured Mechanical Engineering including Welding, Theory of Machines, and Operations Management. • Organized 10+ mega placement events achieving 80% placement rate for 3 consecutive years. • Supervised student industry projects and laboratory work. |
CERTIFICATIONS & LICENSES
Certification / License | Issuing Body | Valid / Issued | Credential / Notes |
P.Eng — Professional Engineer | Engineers & Geoscientists BC (EGBC) + AB | Active | Registered BC & AB |
SCWI — Senior Certified Welding Inspector | American Welding Society (AWS) | Active | Confirm ID with Jas |
CWB Level 3 — Welding Inspector | Canadian Welding Bureau (CWB) | Active | Confirm ID with Jas |
CWB Welding Engineer — Division I (W47.1 & W47.2) | Canadian Welding Bureau (CWB) | Active | Confirm ID with Jas |
NBBI — Boiler & Pressure Vessel Inspector | National Board of Boiler & Pressure Vessel Inspectors | Jun 2023 – Jun 2026 | Credential ID: 353 |
CGSB NDT Level II — Liquid Penetrant Testing (PT) | Natural Resources Canada (NRCan) | Nov 2024 – Aug 2029 | Credential ID: 27201 |
CGSB NDT Level II — Magnetic Particle Testing (MT) | Natural Resources Canada (NRCan) | Active | Confirm expiry |
IIW International Welding Engineer | International Institute of Welding (IIW) | 2016 | Education program |
Certified Welding Supervisor (CWS) — W47.1/W47.2 | Canadian Welding Bureau (CWB) | Active | Confirm ID with Jas |
4th Class Power Engineer | BC Safety Authority | Active | Confirm expiry |
Digital Industrial Leader | GE (General Electric) | Issued during GE tenure | Internal GE certification |
EDUCATION
Qualification | Institution | Period |
M.Tech — Mechanical Engineering | Punjab Technical University | 2004 – 2009 |
B.Tech — Mechanical Engg. SPL. in Welding Technology | SLIET-PTU | 1999 – 2002 |
International Welding Engineer | IIW (International Institute of Welding) | 2016 |
Supply Chain Excellence Program (with GE) | Symbiosis Institute of Operations Management (SIOM) | 2018 |
Diploma — Mechanical Engg. SPL. Industrial & Production | SLIET | 1997 – 1999 |
AWARDS & HONOURS
University Gold Medalist
Bachelor’s in Welding Technology
GE South Asia CEO Award 2016
General Electric (GE) Organisation
Awarded for ‘Deliver in Uncertain World’ — greenfield factory delivery
Excellent Services Award
GE / Industry
Confirmed in LinkedIn profile
Supply Chain Champion Award
GE / Industry
Confirmed in LinkedIn profile
Hendrickson Excellence Award
Hendrickson / Industry
Confirmed in LinkedIn profile
INDUSTRIES SERVED
Nuclear industry
Structural Steel & Heavy Fabrication
Railway Heavy Fabrication
Oil & Gas
Aviation
Power Generation (GE Energy, GE Transportation)
Pressure Equipment & Boilers
Industrial Hospital Construction
PROFESSIONAL INVOLVEMENT
- CWB Group — Welder Competency & Credential Assessment Advisory Committee (WCCA-AC): Member (Oct 2019 – Jan 2022). Active participant in shaping Canadian welder competency and credential standards.
- General Electric — Team Lead, Girls Education & Science for Local Schools (Apr 2013 – Jan 2016). Community initiative supporting science and engineering education for young students in rural schools.
- Owner’s Inspector — Royal Columbian Hospital Redevelopment Project: Ensured compliance with FHA specifications, ASME 31.1, and project quality standards.
- Owner’s Inspector — New St. Paul Hospital Project: Owner’s Inspector for Providence Health’s $1.7B Design-Build project (PCL), one of BC’s largest healthcare infrastructure projects.
CRAFTING COMPLIANCE. SUPPORTING INDUSTRY.
GlentWorks Canada Inc. delivers dependable inspection, welding engineering, quality assurance, and compliance solutions tailored for industrial operations, fabrication facilities, and certified manufacturing environments. Our focus is to help clients maintain technical excellence, meet regulatory requirements, and operate with confidence across every stage of production and construction.
Our Vision
To be recognized as a trusted technical partner for industrial inspection, welding engineering, and compliance services by delivering practical expertise, dependable support, and industry-driven solutions that strengthen quality and operational performance.
Our Mission
To provide professional inspection, engineering, and quality system services supporting organizations in meeting TSBC, CWB, CSA, and ASME requirements with practical technical guidance that help organizations achieve compliance, improve reliability, maintain certification requirements, and support safe industrial operations through practical technical guidance and responsive client support.
Quality Manuals. Welding Engineering. Inspection & Compliance — backed by 25+ years of certified expertise.
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GlentWorks - Quality Policy
We are committed to exceeding client expectations by delivering welding and quality assurance services that comply with CSA, ASME, AWS, ABSA, and Technical Safety BC requirements. Our team of CWB-approved engineers, Inspectors and experienced personnel provide practical, timely, and reliable solutions, supported by accurate documentation. Through our Quality System, we continuously improve our services, ensuring safety, compliance, and technical excellence on every project.
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Whether you need a TSBC Quality Manual, a Welding Procedure, or an Inspection for your next project — GlentWorks has you covered.
What you should know
Do you develop TSBC Quality Manuals for Class A, B & Refrigeration contractors?
Yes — we build customized TSBC-compliant quality manuals including welding control procedures, audit-ready documentation, and ongoing compliance support for TSBC Class A, B & Refrigeration contractors.
Do you provide welding inspection services?
Yes — our CSA W178.1 certified inspectors provide visual and NDT welding inspection, fabrication surveillance, and pressure equipment inspection services
Do you support welder and brazer qualification?
Yes — we coordinate qualification testing, develop qualification records, and provide technical support for welders and brazers under CSA and ASME standards.
Can you help us develop welding procedures (WPS/PQR)?
Yes — we develop, qualify, and review welding and brazing procedures in accordance with ASME Section IX, CSA W47.1, and CSA W47.2 requirements.
Can international companies use your services to enter the Canadian market?
Yes — we assist international fabrication shops and contractors with CWB certification preparation, gap assessments, compliance documentation, and technical guidance for Canadian regulatory requirements.