Electrical and Instrumentation Inspector

About the role

SGS is currently looking for E&I Inspectors in different states. This is not full-time work. The contract could be a day, several days, weeks, it really depends on the work. The contractor will be required to sign an independent contractor agreement/sub-contractor agreement (1099) with SGS North America Inc. Work will be assigned on 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.

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 National Electrical Code (NEC) & International Electrotechnical Commission (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

Qualifications

• AEI, IAEI, CEI and/or CompEx would preferable
• NFPA 70 knowledge would be an asset
• Minimum of five (5) years of experience
• Min. 3-4 years Shop / vendor surveillance experience
• Understanding of E&I processes, codes and standards
• Ensures electrical/instrumentation installations meet codes (NEC/IEC), specs, and safety standards
• Industrial experience in Oil & gas / Power & Utility / Construction / Manufacturing, etc.

Schedule

Intermittent i.e. when & where required subject to job requirement

Expenses

Expenses (Hotel, flight, meals, etc..) will be reimbursed at cost. Applicable only if job location is outside city of residence and having client prior approval.