On-Site E&I Inspector (Contract) – Codes & Safety

SGS; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 55,104 - 96,432; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel reimbursement

Job summary

SGS – the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company – is seeking Electrical & Instrumentation Inspectors on a contractor basis. The role focuses on on-site inspections to ensure installations meet NEC/IEC codes and safety standards, with detailed NCR reporting and close collaboration with engineers and suppliers.

Work is intermittent and location-specific; travel expenses may be reimbursed per policy.

Qualifications

• 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

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 NEC & 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

Instrumentation

Quality control

Documentation

Communication

Job description

SGS – the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company – is seeking Electrical & Instrumentation Inspectors on a contractor basis. The role focuses on on-site inspections to ensure installations meet NEC/IEC codes and safety standards, with detailed NCR reporting and close collaboration with engineers and suppliers.

Work is intermittent and location-specific; travel expenses may be reimbursed per policy.