Welding Inspector

SGS; North Bay; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

SGS is seeking a Welding Inspector to oversee compliance with welding regulations and standards at our North Bay facility. The role requires substantial experience in welding inspection, strong knowledge of industry processes, and leadership capabilities to foster a safe working environment. The position involves detailed inspections, documentation management, and adherence to safety protocols, ensuring high-quality outcomes in welding operations.

Qualifications

• 8-10 years of Welding / Welding Inspection Experience on Pipelines or Industrial Facilities.
• Very strong knowledge of industry processes and procedures.
• Knowledge of the Latest Welding Codes and Standards (CSA Z662 and/or ASME).

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with all welding regulations, company policies, and specifications.
• Inspect and ensure proper welding and Non-Destructive Examination (NDE) procedures.
• Oversee welding activities and monitor construction.
• Complete daily inspection reports according to Company Inspection Standards.

Skills

Welding Inspection

Safety Management

Documentation Management

Leadership

Quality Assurance

Education

High School Diploma

API 1169 Certification

API 1184 Certification

Degree or Diploma in Welding or NDE/NDT

Job description

The Welding Inspector is the Company’s authorized representative and is responsible to ensure the company follows all welding regulations, company policies and specifications. The Welding Inspector is to inspect and ensure that proper welding and Non-Destructive Examination (NDE) procedures are qualified and utilized, the NDE personnel used are certified, the welders are qualified, sound welds are produced, and proper documentation is maintained. These activities must be performed in accordance with the appropriate Company

The Welding Inspector will :

• Using stop work authority, will immediately stop work activity, and notify Contractor supervision of unsafe conditions and / or acts and ensure all site personnel are aware of their obligation to do so as well.
• Ensure that the contractor is implementing their Project Site-Specific Safety Plan (P / SSSP).
• Ensure that the contractor is following applicable welding requirements for the project.
• Review and understand contractor Safe Work Practices & Job Safety / Hazard Analysis for the work they are assigned to oversee and hold contractor accountable to execute the work to the per the procedures. This includes participation in daily tailgate / tailboard meetings and field level hazard assessments (FLHA).
• Oversee the welding activities to ensure compliance (, drawings, specifications, codes, standards, regulations, contractors’ site-specific quality plan / contract) and the Contractor is using proper PPE for welding activities.
• Work with the contractor to ensure that stakeholder and local community commitments within their scope are tracked and implemented.
• Ensure ITPs are completed as the work is being progressed and relevant documentation is reviewed and accepted by the client.
• Create and foster a positive work environment and a proactive / mature safety culture with the inspection staff.
• Achieve the successful execution of the welding scope and all desired outcomes and deliverables.
• Monitor construction and as required influence corrective action with the Contractor.
• Identify and report construction non-conformance issues. Provide leadership, expertise, and guidance to the welding personnel (Senior Welding Inspector).
• Records management associated with welding documentation (Senior Welding Inspector).
• Ensure design deviations are properly red lined and drawings are sent to the Construction Manager for as-building.
• Identify innovation and value creation opportunities related to construction.
• Participation in lessons learned and close-out meeting(s).
• Verify that the Contractor’s Quality Program is being followed.
• Complete the daily inspection reports in accordance with applicable Company Inspection Standards.

Qualifications

Must have :

• 8-10 Years of Welding / Welding Inspection Experience on Pipelines or Industrial Facilities
• Very strong knowledge of and experience with industry processes and procedures
• API 1169 certified
• API 1184 certified
• High school diploma
• Very strongknowledge of And Experience with Industry Processes and Procedures
• Discipline Engineer, Technician, Red Seal Journeyman or Designated Specialist
• Knowledge of the Latest Welding Codes and Standards (CSA Z662 and / or ASME
• CSA Level 1
• CSA Level 2
• Oil and gas pipeline and industrial facilities experience

Nice to have :

• B-Pressure Welding Experience (Alberta, CA)
• Experience Supervising, Coaching, Mentoring Team(s) Of Weld Inspectors
• Degree, Diploma, Or Certification as an Engineer, Technician or Technologist in Welding or NDE / NDT
• Discipline Engineer, Technician, Red Seal Journeyman or Designated Specialist