Mechanical Inspector - Contract

Company Description

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.

Job Description

We are looking for inspectors in and around the area for the inspection of industrial material and equipment.

The Inspector will be assigned to a variety of industrial projects related vendor/shop inspections or vendor surveillance including QAQC inspections during the fabrication of various equipment and machines.

Typically, the inspections would require visual/physical inspection, witness of testing, review of QA/QC documentation including MTRs.

Each inspection completed would require inspector issuing a report of findings within the specific time limit.

The Inspector 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.

The work duration could be a day or several days or several weeks.

Each time an inspection is completed an invoice with a time sheet is expected to pay the inspector for the completed job. Normal payment terms of the contract is 15 to 20 days after receipt of invoice.

Qualifications

• Candidate will be qualified and certified to meet applicable Industrial Standards and codes.
• Candidate will have a minimum of 3 years’ experience around fabrication inspection of fixed and/or rotating machinery and equipment such as pressure vessel/heat exchangers, welded/bolted structures, centrifugal and reciprocating pumps/compressors and, Turbines and general mechanical industrial equipment.
• Candidate will be familiar and have experience with the welding process and type of equipment being used on the Project (GTAW, FCAW, GMAW, PAW, SMAW, SAW).
• Candidate will have experience with mechanical testing of welds (i.e. tensile tests, bend tests, charpy V-notch tests, hardness tests, etc.)
• Candidate will have experience with Welding Procedure Specifications (WPSs), Procedure Qualification Reports (PQRs), Welder Performance Qualifications in accordance with ASME Section V and Section IX.
• Welding inspectors must be certified as an American Welding Society CWI, CSA W178.2 (Level 2 or 3), CSWIP 3.1 certified welding inspector or Company approved equivalent.
• Candidate will be proficient at interpretation of fabrication drawings. Must have excellent understanding of welding, weld symbols, and weld inspection per AWS D1.1 and ASME B31.3.
• Candidate will be familiar with the post weld heat treating requirements of ASME B31.3.
• Candidate will be certified to ASNT SNT-TC-1A Level II or approved equivalent for MT, PT, and RT (interpretation).
• It is desirable for Candidate to have experience with the welding of austenitic stainless steels for cryogenic service.
• Must be able to read, understand and follow work instructions in a safe, accurate and timely manner.
• Candidates must be proficient in using several types of computer software (Word, Excel. PowerPoint & Outlook).
• Candidates must demonstrate excellent verbal and written communication skills including grammar and composition.
• Proven time management skills and a strong attention to detail.
• Depending on educational qualification, trainings/certification and experience the pay range will be $30 to $45 per hour. Mileage for round trip driving will be reimbursed at cost. For extended traveling when needed all expense items will be reimbursed at cost against receipts.
• Work schedule: Ad hoc – as required by the client.

Additional Information

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, 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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