Electrical & Instrumentation Inspector - Contractor

SGS; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Expense reimbursement

Job summary

A leading global inspection firm is seeking an Electrical & Instrumentation Inspector on a contract basis in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. This role involves ensuring compliance with electrical standards through on-site inspections and documentation. Candidates should possess a minimum of five years of experience, with expertise in electrical installations and safety codes. The position is flexible and can vary in duration, with expenses reimbursed for work outside the local area.

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years of experience in electrical/instrumentation inspections.
• 3-4 years of shop/vendor surveillance experience required.
• Understanding of E&I processes, codes, and standards.
• Industrial experience in Oil & Gas, Power & Utility, or Construction.
• Intermittent schedule; travel as required.
• Expenses reimbursed when outside residence with client approval.

Responsibilities

• Ensure electrical/instrumentation installations meet codes and safety standards.
• Create detailed inspection reports and non-conformance reports.
• Witness and verify testing of electrical components.
• Witness continuity, insulation resistance, and functional tests.
• Prepare detailed inspection and non-conformance reports.
• Record inspection results and investigate non-conformities.
• Communicate findings with suppliers, engineers, and site personnel.

Skills

On-site inspections

Documentation of non-conformities

Communication with suppliers and engineers

Knowledge of NEC and IEC

Investigation of non-conformities

Communication

Vendor surveillance

Audit/inspection standards

Oil & gas exposure

Tools

Test equipment

Documentation software

Job description

Electrical & Instrumentation Inspector - Contractor

• Contract

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 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.

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 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. identify causes and assist in corrective actions.
• Ability to communicate effectively with suppliers, engineers, and other personnel.
• AEI, IAEI, CEI and/or CompEx would be 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, 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.

SGS is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and as such we recruit, hire, train, and promote persons in all job classifications without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristics protected by law.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required.

This job description should not be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements, but a general description of the job. Nothing contained herein restricts the company’s rights to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

If you are applying for a position within the United States and you have difficulty completing the on‑line employment application because of a disability, please call 201‑508‑3149 for assistance and leave a message. You will receive a callback. Please note, this phone number is not for general employment information but is only for individuals who are experiencing difficulty applying for a position due to a disability.

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