Subsea Pipeline & Welding Inspector — Offshore Contract

SGS; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 96,000 - 151,000; Part time

Job summary

SGS Ingleside, Texas seeks an experienced Pipeline / Welding Inspector for a contract focused on offshore subsea pipeline fabrication and installation. The role covers shipyard/fabrication work, loadout, pipelay vessel activities, and offshore installation.

The ideal candidate holds AWS CWI or CSWIP 3.1/3.2 and has hands-on inspection experience with offshore pipelines. Contract duration is approximately 12 weeks, with potential variations.

Qualifications

• Current AWS CWI or CSWIP 3.1/3.2 certification.
• Previous offshore/subsea pipe fabrication experience.
• Strong hands-on inspection of pipeline welding and fabrication.
• Experience reviewing WPS/PQRs, welder qualifications, MTRs, and NDT documentation.

Responsibilities

• Review ITPs, specs, and procedures.
• Perform material receiving inspections and verify MTRs/traceability.
• Witness and review welder qualification testing and PQRs.
• Perform fit-up and welding inspections; inspect coatings.

Skills

AWS CWI

CSWIP 3.1/3.2

Offshore/subsea pipe fabrication

Welding inspection

NDT documentation review

MTR review

Quality control

Loadout/ pipelay vessel offshore

Job description

SGS Ingleside, Texas seeks an experienced Pipeline / Welding Inspector for a contract focused on offshore subsea pipeline fabrication and installation. The role covers shipyard/fabrication work, loadout, pipelay vessel activities, and offshore installation.

The ideal candidate holds AWS CWI or CSWIP 3.1/3.2 and has hands-on inspection experience with offshore pipelines. Contract duration is approximately 12 weeks, with potential variations.