Welding Inspectors - Multiple Locations - Contract

About the role

SGS is currently looking for Welding Inspectors in multiple locations throughout the USA. Work will be assigned on a as needed basis and will be paid for the hours/days and other applicable cost items for the hours/days spent on the assigned work. The work duration could be a day or several days or several weeks.

The inspector will be required to sign an independent contractor agreement/sub-contractor agreement (1099) with SGS North America Inc.

The scope of work includes

• Ensuring that welds and welding processes comply with codes, standards, specifications, and project requirements by performing visual inspections and also to witness & verify non-destructive tests & their reports.
• Monitoring welding parameters and inspecting materials and equipment.
• Quality document reviews including WPS / PQR, assessment of quality, and issue reports or recommendations for corrective actions to ensure the safety and structural integrity of welded components.
• Verify that welders are qualified, and that welding procedures and specifications (WPS) are followed correctly.
• Ensure all welding activities adhere to relevant industry codes (like ASME, AWS, API) and contractual requirements.
• Perform pre-weld, in-process, and post-weld inspections to identify defects and ensure quality.
• Conduct visual inspections of welded joints, checking dimensions, penetration, and bead formation.
• Witness non-destructive testing (NDT) and interpret / verify results.
• Visual inspection on the quality of welding and mechanical projects.
• Ensure that materials, equipment, and safety regulations are followed.
• Prepare detailed reports documenting inspection results, including any issues found.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Must have at least one of the following: AWS / CWI / CSWIP/API
• Minimum of five (5) years industrial welding-related inspection experience. Two (2) of these years should be in Quality Assurance / vendor surveillance / shop inspections inspector.
• Minimum of 5 - 10 years of industry experience (mainly Oil and Gas)
• Must be able to demonstrate knowledge of welding inspections. Welding inspections experience at manufacturer shops / facilities.
• Welding inspection experience of Pipeline, Equipment i.e. Pressure vessels, Heat exchangers, Pumps, etc.. would be an asset.

Work schedule is Monday to Friday - 8 to 10 hours/day

• Hourly rate - $40 to $45/hr + $0.70/km
• No set schedule, the inspector will be contacted as needed.
• If the inspection site is beyond a round trip of 200 miles from the inspector place of residence, a per diem may be considered.

Additional Information

This job description should not be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements, but a general description of the job. Nothing contained herein restricts the company's rights to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

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