Welding Inspectors - Short Term Contract - Fort McMurray

We are SGS – the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company. We are recognized as the global benchmark for quality and integrity. Our 99,600 employees operate a network of 2,600 offices and laboratories, working together to enable a better, safer and more interconnected world.

SGS is currently looking for Welding Inspectors for short term contracts in Fort McMurray.

• Site # 1) Approximatively from Sept 10 – Oct 4
  Project: Reformer Pig tail closure weld. 
  Up to 12 hrs shift per day, 6 days on & 1 day off

• Site # 2) Approximatively from Sept 8 – Sept 28
  Project: Coker & Coker Piping Closure Welds. 
  Up to 12 hrs shift per day, 6 days on & possibly 1 day off (to be discussed)

Scope of work:

• Responsible for inspecting, testing, and evaluating weld processes, welding, pressure vessels, heat exchangers, and related equipment to ensure compliance with applicable codes, safety standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Material verification
• Supervision of Dimensional checks
• Collection & verification of documentation against ITP
• 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.
• Witness non-destructive testing (NDT) and interpret / verify results.    
• Witness & verify PWHT (if applicable) & pressure testing.                                 
• 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.

• CWB Level 2 (minimum)
• Five to ten (5 - 10) years industrial welding-related inspection experience.  Five (5) of these years should be in Turnaround / shutdowns / site work / 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.

Additional details:

Type of contract:   sub-contractor agreement

Pay Rate:         $50 / hr. to $55 / hr.  (negociable)

Per diems:       to be discussed

• Client will provide flights, rental car & hotel or camp
• Inspectors would require all of the typical industry training (Confined space, fall pro, CSO, etc) and be subject to drug screening.

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.