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.  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.