Welding / Mechanical Inspector

SGS; Wyoming (MI); On-site; USD 61,992 - 68,880; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Per diem expense coverage

Job summary

SGS is seeking a Welding/Mechanical Inspector for contract work in Casper, Wyoming, and San Diego, CA. This intermittent role involves inspecting and evaluating weld processes and related equipment, ensuring compliance with codes and standards. Candidates must have at least five years of inspection experience and relevant certifications such as AWS CWI, API 510, or API 570. The pay rate ranges from $45 to $50 per hour, with per diem expenses covered for overnight stays beyond 200 miles from the Inspector's residence.

Qualifications

• Minimum five years industrial welding-related inspection experience.
• Two years in Quality Assurance / vendor surveillance.
• Experience in oil & gas, power, or construction sectors.

Responsibilities

• Inspect and evaluate welding processes and related equipment.
• Verify compliance with safety and regulatory standards.
• Prepare detailed reports documenting inspection results.

Skills

Industry inspection knowledge

Communication with engineers

Welding inspection techniques

Education

AWS CWI certification

API 510 certification

API 570 certification

Job description

We are SGS – the world's leading testing, inspection and certification company. We are recognized as the global benchmark for sustainability, quality and integrity. Our 99,600 employees operate a network of 2,600 offices and laboratories, working together to enable a better, safer and more interconnected world.

Job Description

SGS is currently looking for a Welding/Mechanical Inspector for some contract work in Casper, Wyoming and San Diego, CA. This is not a full-time contract but some intermittent quality assurance work which will vary based on the projects. This project will start in June 2026.

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 regulations.
• 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.
• Work Schedule: Intermittent i.e. when & where required subject to job requirement
• Pay Rate: $45 / hr. to $50 / hr.
• Per diems: Expenses will be covered at cost if inspection site is beyond round trip 200 miles from Inspector place of residence and requires overnight stay at hotel.