Pipeline / Welding Inspector – Subsea Fabrication & Offshore Installation - Contract
About The Position
SGS is seeking an experienced Pipeline / Welding Inspector for an approximately 12-week contract assignment in Ingleside, Texas, supporting Subsea 7 subsea pipeline fabrication and offshore installation activities. The assignment initially covers shipyard and fabrication work and continues through loadout, transportation, pipelay vessel activities, and offshore installation. The successful candidate must hold a current AWS Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) or CSWIP 3.1/3.2 certification and have prior offshore or subsea pipe fabrication experience. The role requires hands-on inspection, quality-control knowledge, accurate documentation, and the ability to identify non-conformances. The stated requirements are representative rather than exhaustive; duties may be assigned or reassigned. SGS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Reasonable accommodations are available for qualified individuals to perform essential duties.
Requirements
- Current AWS Certified Welding Inspector (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.
- Ability to accurately document inspection activities and identify non-conformances.
- Strong understanding of quality-control and inspection requirements in a fabrication or shipyard environment.
Nice To Haves
- Previous exposure to loadout, pipelay vessel, and offshore installation activities is highly desirable.
Responsibilities
- 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 and 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.
- Provide inspection coverage during loadout, transportation, pipelay vessel activities, and offshore installation.
- Accurately document inspection activities and identify non-conformances.
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