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

Location: Ingleside, Texas
Site: Subsea 7
Employment Type: Contract - Approximatively 12 weeks but can vary
Certification Required: AWS CWI or CSWIP 3.1 / 3.2

Position Summary

We are seeking an experienced Pipeline / Welding Inspector for a contract assignment in Ingleside, Texas, supporting subsea pipeline fabrication and offshore installation activities.

The ideal candidate will hold a current AWS Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) certification or CSWIP 3.1/3.2 certification and have previous experience with offshore/subsea pipe fabrication.

The assignment will initially support shipyard/fabrication activities and will extend through loadout, transportation, pipelay vessel activities, and offshore installation.

Key Responsibilities

During the shipyard and fabrication phase, responsibilities will include:

Review Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs), specifications, and applicable procedures
Perform material receiving inspections
Verify Material Test Reports (MTRs), material identification, and traceability
Witness and review WPS/PQR activities and welder qualification testing
Perform fit-up inspections
Conduct welding inspections
Review NDT documentation and results
Perform dimensional inspections
Inspect coating and painting activities
Inspect riser and spool fabrication
Verify anode installation
Witness hydrotesting
Verify preservation activities
Review final inspection and turnover documentation

The inspector will also provide inspection coverage through subsequent project phases, including:

Loadout
Transportation
Pipelay vessel activities
Offshore installation

Qualifications

Current AWS CWI or CSWIP 3.1/3.2 certification
Previous offshore/subsea pipe fabrication experience
Strong hands-on experience inspecting pipeline welding and fabrication
Experience reviewing WPS/PQRs, welder qualifications, MTRs, NDT documentation, and material traceability
Familiarity with coating, dimensional inspection, hydrotesting, preservation, and final documentation
Previous exposure to loadout, pipelay vessel, and offshore installation activities is highly desirable
Ability to accurately document inspection activities and identify non-conformances
Strong understanding of quality control and inspection requirements within a fabrication/shipyard environment.

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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