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Mechanical Inspector

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Lakewood, COContractNo compensation foundPosted 3w agoVerified open 5 days ago
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At a glance

Compensation
No compensation found
Location
Lakewood, CO
Schedule
Contract
Work Authorization
Not specified

Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

AWS CWI Or API 510 Or API 570 Certification

Job overview

SGS is hiring a Mechanical Inspector. SGS seeks Welding Inspectors across the USA to perform on‑site inspection, testing, and evaluation of weld processes, pressure vessels, heat exchangers, and related equipment, ensuring compliance with ASME, API, NBIC, and other regulations while documenting findings and supporting corrective actions.

Key focus areas include Inspect, test, and evaluate weld processes and related equipment for code compliance, Verify compliance with ASME, API, NBIC, federal, state and local regulations, and Review quality documents such as WPS/PQR and issue reports or corrective recommendations.

Important skills include Welding Inspection, Visual Inspection, Dimensional Inspection, Non‑Destructive Testing, Ultrasonic Testing, and Penetrant Testing.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Welding InspectionVisual InspectionDimensional InspectionNon‑Destructive TestingUltrasonic TestingPenetrant TestingMagnetic Particle TestingRadiographic TestingRisk‑Based InspectionIn‑Service InspectionTurnaround InspectionWelding Procedure ReviewQuality Document ReviewWPS/PQR ReviewASME Code ComplianceAPI Code ComplianceNBIC Code ComplianceFederal State and Local Regulations ComplianceInspection Report PreparationEffective CommunicationObserving Welders and Preheating ProceduresRecording Inspection Results and Non‑ConformitiesInvestigating Non‑ConformitiesIndustrial Experience in Oil & Gas, Power & Utility, Construction, Manufacturing

Qualifications

Five Years Industrial Welding Inspection ExperienceTwo Years Quality Assurance or Vendor Surveillance or Shop Inspection ExperienceAWS CWI or API 510 or API 570 Certification

Full job description

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

Scope of work: 

  • Responsible for inspecting, testing, and evaluating weld processes, welding, pressure vessels, heat exchangers, Expansion joints, and related equipment to ensure compliance with applicable codes, safety standards, and regulatory requirements.  

  • Verify compliance with ASME, API, NBIC, Federal, state & Local regualtions.  

  • Quality document reviews including WPS / PQR, assessment of quality, and issue reports or recommendations for corrective actions to ensure the safety and structural integrity of welded components 

  • Inspecting welds, reviewing welding procedures, and conducting visual and dimensional inspections 

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

  • Perform in-service inspections, turnaround inspections, and risk-based inspections (RBI).                                                                                               

  • Conduct visual inspections of welded joints, checking dimensions, penetration, and bead formation.  

  • Witness non-destructive testing (NDT) and interpret / verify results.                                        

  • Visual inspection on the quality of welding and mechanical projects.                             

  • Prepare detailed reports documenting inspection results, including any issues found. 

  • 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. 

  • At least one of the following: AWS CWI, API 510, API 570 

  • Minimum of five (5) years industrial welding-related inspection experience.  Two (2) of these years should be in Quality Assurance / vendor surveillance / shop inspections  

  • Industrial experience in Oil & gas / Power & Utility / Construction / Manufacturing, etc.. 

  • experienced in inspecting welds on various manufactured products eg. pipelines, expansion joints, pressure vessels, heat exchangers and other equipment 

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

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