Mechanical Inspector

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. 

Qualifications :

• 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. 

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Contract