Pipeline / Welding Inspector – Subsea Fabrication & Offshore Installation (Ingleside) – Contract
SGS
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About the opportunity
SGS is seeking an experienced Pipeline / Welding Inspector for a contract assignment located in Ingleside, Texas, supporting Subsea 7 subsea pipeline fabrication and offshore installation activities. The contract is approximately 12 weeks, though duration can vary.
The assignment will initially support shipyard and fabrication activities and will extend through loadout, transportation, pipelay vessel activities, and offshore installation.
Key responsibilities
- Review Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs), specifications, and applicable procedures
- Perform material receiving inspections, verifying Material Test Reports (MTRs), material identification, and traceability
- Witness and review WPS/PQR activities, welder qualification testing, and NDT documentation and results
- Perform fit-up, welding, dimensional, and coating/painting inspections
- Inspect riser and spool fabrication, verify anode installation, witness hydrotesting, and verify preservation activities
- Review final inspection and turnover documentation
- Provide inspection coverage through loadout, transportation, pipelay vessel activities, and offshore installation
- Accurately document inspection activities and identify non-conformances
Qualifications
- 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 within a fabrication/shipyard environment
Nice to have
- Previous exposure to loadout, pipelay vessel, and offshore installation activities
Job details
- Location: Ingleside, Texas
- Site: Subsea 7
Employment Type
Contract (approximately 12 weeks, duration can vary)
About the company
SGS provides comprehensive inspection, verification, testing, and certification services.
Additional information
If you are applying for a position within the United States and you have difficulty completing the on-line employment application because of a disability, please call 201-508-3149 for assistance and leave a message to receive a callback.
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