Pipeline / Welding Inspector - Subsea Fabrication & Offshore Installation - Contract

Pipeline / Welding Inspector – Subsea Fabrication & Offshore Installation - ContractWe 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.Job DescriptionLocation: Ingleside, Texas Site: Subsea 7 Employment Type: Contract - Approximatively 12 weeks but can vary Certification Required: AWS CWI or CSWIP 3.1 / 3.2Position SummaryWe are seeking an experienced Pipeline / Welding Inspector for a contract assignment in Ingleside, Texas, supporting subsea pipeline fabrication and offshore installation activities.The ideal candidate will hold a current AWS Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) certification or CSWIP 3.1/3.2 certification and have previous experience with offshore/subsea pipe fabrication.The assignment will initially support shipyard/fabrication activities and will extend through loadout, transportation, pipelay vessel activities, and offshore installation.Key ResponsibilitiesDuring the shipyard and fabrication phase, responsibilities will include:Review Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs), specifications, and applicable proceduresPerform material receiving inspectionsVerify Material Test Reports (MTRs), material identification, and traceabilityWitness and review WPS/PQR activities and welder qualification testingPerform fit-up inspectionsConduct welding inspectionsReview NDT documentation and resultsPerform dimensional inspectionsInspect coating and painting activitiesInspect riser and spool fabricationVerify anode installationWitness hydrotestingVerify preservation activitiesReview final inspection and turnover documentationThe inspector will also provide inspection coverage through subsequent project phases, including:LoadoutTransportationPipelay vessel activitiesOffshore installationQualificationsCurrent AWS CWI or CSWIP 3.1/3.2 certificationPrevious offshore/subsea pipe fabrication experienceStrong hands-on experience inspecting pipeline welding and fabricationExperience reviewing WPS/PQRs, welder qualifications, MTRs, NDT documentation, and material traceabilityFamiliarity with coating, dimensional inspection, hydrotesting, preservation, and final documentationPrevious exposure to loadout, pipelay vessel, and offshore installation activities is highly desirableAbility to accurately document inspection activities and identify non-conformancesStrong understanding of quality control and inspection requirements within a fabrication/shipyard environment.Additional InformationSGS is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and as such we recruit, hire, train, and promote persons in all job classifications without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristics protected by law. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required. 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.