Contract Welding Inspector - NDE & QA Expert

SGS North America Inc.; Lakewood (CO); On-site; USD 62,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

SGS North America Inc. is seeking Welding Inspectors in the United States on a contract basis. Work is assigned as needed, with pay for hours/days spent on assignments, lasting from a day to several weeks. Employees sign a 1099 contractor agreement with SGS North America Inc.

Inspectors will verify weld quality, perform visual and NDT observations, and document results to ensure compliance with ASME, API, NBIC, and regulatory standards.

Qualifications

• Minimum of five (5) years industrial welding-related inspection experience.
• Two (2) 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 pipelines, expansion joints, pressure vessels, heat exchangers and other equipment.
• Experienced in witnessing NDE tests (UT, PT, MT, RT, etc..) and verifying test reports.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, test, and evaluate 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 regulations.
• 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.
• 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.

Skills

Inspection experience

Education

AWS CWI

API 510

API 570

Job description

SGS North America Inc. is seeking Welding Inspectors in the United States on a contract basis. Work is assigned as needed, with pay for hours/days spent on assignments, lasting from a day to several weeks. Employees sign a 1099 contractor agreement with SGS North America Inc.

Inspectors will verify weld quality, perform visual and NDT observations, and document results to ensure compliance with ASME, API, NBIC, and regulatory standards.