Mechanical Inspector

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

Job Description

SGS is currently looking for Welding Inspectors in multiple locations throughout the USA. Work will be assigned on a 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. The work duration could be a day or several days or several weeks.

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

Scope of work

• Responsible for inspecting, testing, and evaluating 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 regualtions.

• 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.

• Visual inspection on the quality of welding and mechanical projects.

• 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.

Qualifications

• At least one of the following: AWS CWI, API 510, API 570

• Minimum of five (5) years industrial welding-related inspection experience. Two (2) of these 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 various manufactured products eg. pipelines, expansion joints, pressure vessels, heat exchangers and other equipment

• experienced in witnessing NDE test (UT, PT, MT, RT, etc..) and verifying test reports.

Compensation

$45-$45