Welding Inspectors - Multiple Locations - Contract

About the role

SGS is the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, with 98,000 employees operating 2,650 offices and laboratories globally. The role is for Welding Inspectors based in various locations across the USA, working as independent contractors on an as‑needed basis. Inspectors will sign an independent contractor agreement (1099) with SGS North America Inc.

Responsibilities

• Ensure welds and welding processes comply with codes, standards, specifications, and project requirements via visual inspection and witnessing/verifying non‑destructive tests and their reports.
• Monitor welding parameters and inspect materials and equipment.
• Review quality documents including WPS/PQR, assess quality, and issue reports or recommendations for corrective actions.
• Verify welder qualifications and that welding procedures and specifications (WPS) are followed correctly.
• Ensure welding activities adhere to relevant industry codes (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/verify results.
• Ensure materials, equipment, and safety regulations are followed.
• Prepare detailed reports documenting inspection results, including any issues found.

Qualifications

• AWS Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) or equivalent (CSWIP, API) certification.
• Minimum five (5) years of industrial welding‑related inspection experience, with at least two (2) years in Quality Assurance / vendor surveillance / shop inspections.
• Minimum 5–10 years of industry experience, mainly in Oil and Gas.
• Demonstrated knowledge of welding inspections.
• Experience in welding inspections at manufacturer shops/facilities.
• Experience inspecting pipelines, equipment such as pressure vessels, heat exchangers, pumps, etc., is an asset.

Pay

Hourly rate: $40–$45 per hour plus $0.70 per kilometre traveled. Per diem may be considered for assignments where the round‑trip distance exceeds 200 miles from the inspector’s residence.

Schedule

Work is assigned on an as‑needed basis; typical inspection days are Monday to Friday, 8–10 hours per day. There is no fixed schedule – inspectors are contacted when work is available.