Offshore Pipeline Welding Inspector - CWI/CSWIP

SGS North America Inc.; Ingleside (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

SGS North America Inc. in Ingleside, TX seeks a Pipeline/Welding Inspector for a ~12-week contract to support subsea pipeline fabrication and offshore installation.

The ideal candidate holds AWS CWI or CSWIP 3.1/3.2 and has proven offshore experience; responsibilities include reviewing ITPs, inspecting, witnessing NDE, coating checks, and documentation.

The assignment covers loadout, pipelay vessel activities, and offshore installation, with coverage across project phases.

Qualifications

• Current AWS CWI or CSWIP 3.1/3.2 certification is required.
• Previous offshore/subsea pipe fabrication experience is required.
• Strong hands-on experience inspecting pipeline welding and fabrication.
• Experience reviewing WPS/PQRs, welder qualifications, MTRs, NDT documentation, and material traceability.
• Familiarity with coating, dimensional inspection, hydrotesting, preservation, and final documentation.

Responsibilities

• Review Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs), specifications, and applicable procedures
• Perform material receiving inspections
• Verify Material Test Reports (MTRs), material identification, and traceability
• Witness and review WPS/PQR activities and welder qualification testing
• Perform fit-up inspections
• Conduct welding inspections
• Review NDT documentation and results
• Perform dimensional inspections
• Inspect coating and painting activities
• Inspect riser and spool fabrication
• Verify anode installation
• Witness hydrotesting
• Verify preservation activities
• Review final inspection and turnover documentation
• Provide inspection coverage through Loadout, Transportation, Pipelay vessel activities, and Offshore installation

Skills

AWS CWI

CSWIP 3.1/3.2

Offshore/subsea fabrication

Welding inspection

NDT documentation

Job description

SGS North America Inc. in Ingleside, TX seeks a Pipeline/Welding Inspector for a ~12-week contract to support subsea pipeline fabrication and offshore installation.

The ideal candidate holds AWS CWI or CSWIP 3.1/3.2 and has proven offshore experience; responsibilities include reviewing ITPs, inspecting, witnessing NDE, coating checks, and documentation.

The assignment covers loadout, pipelay vessel activities, and offshore installation, with coverage across project phases.