Contract Welding Inspector - ASME/API QA & NDE

SGS; Lakewood (CO); On-site; USD 51,143 - 72,840; Full time

Job summary

SGS is currently looking for Welding Inspectors in multiple locations across the USA. Work will be assigned on an as-needed basis and paid for hours/days spent on the assigned work. The inspector will sign a 1099 independent contractor agreement with SGS North America Inc.

Scope of work includes inspecting weld processes, evaluating equipment for compliance with codes and safety standards, and preparing detailed inspection reports documenting findings and corrective actions.

Qualifications

• Minimum of five (5) years industrial welding-related inspection experience.
• Two (2) years in QA/vendor surveillance/shop inspections.
• Experience in Oil & gas / Power & Utility / Construction / Manufacturing.
• Experience inspecting welds on pipelines, expansion joints, pressure vessels, heat exchangers.
• Experience witnessing NDE tests (UT, PT, MT, RT) and verifying test reports.

Responsibilities

• Inspect welds, review welding procedures, and conduct visual and dimensional inspections.
• Witness non-destructive testing (NDT) and interpret results.
• Prepare detailed reports documenting inspection results and non-conformities.
• Record inspection results and assist in corrective actions.
• Observe welders and preheating procedures.
• Perform in-service, turnaround, and RBI inspections.

Skills

Communication skills

Education

AWS CWI

API 510

API 570

Job description

SGS is currently looking for Welding Inspectors in multiple locations across the USA. Work will be assigned on an as-needed basis and paid for hours/days spent on the assigned work. The inspector will sign a 1099 independent contractor agreement with SGS North America Inc.

Scope of work includes inspecting weld processes, evaluating equipment for compliance with codes and safety standards, and preparing detailed inspection reports documenting findings and corrective actions.