Mechanical Inspector

We are SGS – the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company. We are recognized as the global benchmark for quality and integrity. Our 98,000 employees operate a network of 2,650 offices and laboratories, working together to enable a better, safer and more interconnected world.

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.

Scope of work

- Responsible for inspecting, testing, and evaluating weld processes, welding, pressure vessels, heat exchangers, Expansion joints, and related equipment to ensure compliance with applicable codes, safety standards, and regulatory requirements.

- Verify compliance with ASME, API, NBIC, Federal, state & Local regualtions.

- 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

- Inspecting welds, reviewing welding procedures, and conducting visual and dimensional inspections

- Examining completed welds for size, quality, and conformance to standards.

- Perform in-service inspections, turnaround inspections, and risk-based inspections (RBI).

- 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.

- Prepare detailed reports documenting inspection results, including any issues found.

- Observing welders and preheating procedures

- Recording inspection results and any non-conformities

- Investigating Non-Conformities i.e. identifying causes and assisting in corrective actions.

- Ability to communicate effectively with welders, engineers, and other personnel.

Requirements

At least one of the following: AWS CWI, API 510, API 570; Minimum of five (5) years industrial welding-related inspection experience. Two (2) of these years should be in Quality Assurance / vendor surveillance / shop inspections; Industrial experience in Oil & gas / Power & Utility / Construction / Manufacturing, etc..; experienced in inspecting welds on various manufactured products eg. pipelines, expansion joints, pressure vessels, heat exchangers and other equipment; experienced in witnessing NDE test (UT, PT, MT, RT, etc..) and verifying test reports.