Welding Inspectors - Multiple Locations - Contract Job at SGS in Detroit

Welding Inspectors - Multiple Locations - Contract

Contract

SGS – the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company. We are recognized as the global benchmark for quality and integrity. Our 98,000 employees operate a network of 2,650 offices and laboratories, working together to enable a better, safer and more interconnected world.

SGS is currently looking for Welding Inspectors in multiple locations throughout the USA. Work will be assigned on an 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.

Responsibilities

• Ensure that welds and welding processes comply with codes, standards, specifications, and project requirements by performing visual inspections and witnessing and verifying non-destructive tests and their reports.
• Monitor welding parameters and inspect materials and equipment.
• Review quality documents including WPS and PQR, assess quality, and issue reports or recommendations for corrective actions to ensure the safety and structural integrity of welded components.
• Verify that welders are qualified, and that welding procedures and specifications (WPS) are followed correctly.
• Ensure all welding activities adhere to relevant industry codes (such as ASME, AWS, API) and contractual requirements.
• Perform pre-weld, in-process, and post-weld inspections to identify defects and ensure quality.
• Conduct visual inspections of welded joints, checking dimensions, penetration, and bead formation.
• Witness non-destructive testing (NDT) and interpret or verify results.
• Perform visual inspections on the quality of welding and mechanical projects.
• Ensure that materials, equipment, and safety regulations are followed.
• Prepare detailed reports documenting inspection results, including any issues found.

Qualifications

• Must have at least one of the following: AWS, CWI, CSWIP, or API certification.
• Minimum of five (5) years of industrial welding-related inspection experience, with two (2) years in Quality Assurance, vendor surveillance, or shop inspections as an inspector.
• Minimum of 5–10 years of industry experience (primarily Oil and Gas).
• Ability to demonstrate knowledge of welding inspections; experience in manufacturer shops/facilities is preferred.
• Welding inspection experience in Pipeline, Equipment (e.g., pressure vessels, heat exchangers, pumps) is beneficial.
• Work schedule is Monday to Friday, 8 to 10 hours per day.
• Hourly rate – $40 to $45/hr plus $0.70/km.
• No set schedule; the inspector will be contacted as needed.
• If the inspection site is beyond a round trip of 200 miles from the inspector’s residence, a per diem may be considered.

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

SGS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We recruit, hire, train, and promote persons in all job classifications without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristics protected by law.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required. This job description should not be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements, but a general description of the job. Nothing contained herein restricts the company’s rights to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

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