Electrical and Instrumentation Inspector

SGS; Lafayette (LA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 101,000; Full time

Job summary

SGS is seeking E&I Inspectors as contract workers across multiple locations. Work is on an as-needed basis and not full-time, with compensation by hours/days as assigned under a 1099 agreement with SGS North America Inc.

Responsibilities include inspecting electrical/instrumentation installations to NEC/IEC codes, documenting NCRs, and communicating findings to engineers and suppliers. Travel to job sites and client locations may be required.

Qualifications

• AEI/IAEI/CEI/CompEx preferable
• NFPA 70 knowledge would be an asset
• Minimum of five (5) years of experience
• Min. 3-4 years Shop / vendor surveillance experience
• Understanding of E&I processes, codes and standards
• Industrial experience in Oil & gas / Power & Utility / Construction / Manufacturing

Responsibilities

• Ensures electrical/instrumentation installations meet codes (NEC/IEC), specs, and safety standards by conducting on-site inspections, testing systems (wiring, panels, sensors, controls, calibration), documenting non-conformities (NCRs)
• Verify correct installation of electrical components (switchgear, panels, cables) and instruments (sensors, transmitters, control valves)
• Witness and verify continuity, insulation resistance, and functional tests.
• Ensure adherence to project specs, engineering drawings, and standards like National Electrical Code (NEC) & International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC)
• Identify quality issues
• Create detailed inspection reports, non-conformance reports (NCRs)
• Recording inspection results and any non-conformities
• Investigating Non-Conformities i.e. identifying causes and assisting in corrective actions.
• Ability to communicate effectively with suppliers, engineers, and other personnel.

Skills

Electrical inspection

On-site testing

Documentation

Communication

Industrial safety

Education

AEI/IAEI/CEI/CompEx preferable

Job description

SGS is currently looking for E&I Inspectors in different states. This is not full-time work. The contract could be a day, several days, weeks, it really depends on the work.

The contractor will be required to sign an independent contractor agreement/sub-contractor agreement (1099) with SGS North America Inc. Work will be assigned on 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.

Job responsabilities:

• Ensures electrical/instrumentation installations meet codes (NEC/IEC), specs, and safety standards by conducting on-site inspections, testing systems (wiring, panels, sensors, controls, calibration), documenting non-conformities (NCRs)


• Verify correct installation of electrical components (switchgear, panels, cables) and instruments (sensors, transmitters, control valves)


• Witness and verify continuity, insulation resistance, and functional tests.


• Ensure adherence to project specs, engineering drawings, and standards like National Electrical Code (NEC) & International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC)


• Identify quality issues


• Create detailed inspection reports, non-conformance reports (NCRs)


• Recording inspection results and any non-conformities


• Investigating Non-Conformities i.e. identifying causes and assisting in corrective actions.


• Ability to communicate effectively with suppliers, engineers, and other personnel.

Qualifications

• AEI, IAEI, CEI and/or CompEx would preferable


• NFPA 70 knowledge would be an asset.


• Minimum of five (5) years of experience.


• Min. 3-4 years Shop / vendor surveillance experience


• Understanding of E&I processes, codes and standards


• Ensures electrical/instrumentation installations meet codes (NEC/IEC), specs, and safety standards.


• Industrial experience in Oil & gas / Power & Utility / Construction / Manufacturing, etc.


• Schedule: Intermittent i.e. when & where required subject to job requirement


• Expenses (Hotel, flight, meals, etc..) will be reimbursed at cost. Applicable only if job location is outside city of residence and having client prior approval.