Welding Inspectors Multiple Locations Contract

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:

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 :

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

Additional Information :

SGS 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.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Contract