Welding Inspector (Contract)

We are 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.

The welding inspector will be set up as a contractor and be contacted when work is available. The work duration could be a day or several days or several weeks.

The inspector will be required to sign an independent contractor agreement 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.

The responsibilities for this role are:

• Ensures the quality and safety of welded structures by verifying that welds meet specific codes, standards, and specifications.

• Responsibilities include inspecting welds, reviewing welding procedures, and conducting visual and dimensional inspections

• Examining completed welds for size, quality, and conformance to standards.

• Checking Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS) and welder qualifications.

• Using visual aids and tools to identify defects and ensuring welds meet specified dimensions

• Performing visual inspections and using non-destructive testing (NDT) methods

• 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.

The candidates must have at least one of the following certification:

• API 510 Pressure Vessel Inspector Certification; OR
• API 570 Piping Inspector Certification; OR
• CWB W178.2 Level II or III Welding Inspector Certification with B31.1, B31.3, W47, W59, ASME VIII-1 & IX Code Endorsements.

Must have a minimum a minimum of five (5) years as a Welding Inspector.

Minimum of  3-4 years Shop / vendor surveillance experience    

Understanding of welding processes, codes and standards                      

Ability of identify weld imperfections using visual aids

Experienced in inspecting welds on various manufactured products eg. pipelines, pressure vessels, heat exchangers and other equipment                                                                              

Experienced in witnessing NDE test (UT, PT, MT, RT, etc..) and verifying test reports

Industrial experience in Oil & gas / Power & Utility / Construction / Manufacturing, would be an asset.

Work schedule: Intermittent/ When and where required.

Pay Rate:  $45-$50/hr plus reimbursement for km’s at $0.70/km.

SGS is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and as such 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 and Indigenous status, 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.



Accommodations are available on request for qualified candidates during each stage of the recruitment process.



Please note that candidates applying for Canadian job openings should be authorized to work in Canada.

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