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. 

• 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.