Welding Inspector – Contract – Columbus, NE
SGS
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About the opportunity
We are seeking Welding Inspectors for a 1099 independent contractor assignment in Columbus, Nebraska, starting immediately. The assignment involves two visits per week for 8 to 10 weeks.
Inspectors will evaluate structural steel welding and related components, verify compliance with applicable codes and project requirements, and document inspection findings to ensure the safety and structural integrity of welded components.
Key responsibilities
- Inspect and evaluate welding processes, structural steel welds, and related components for compliance with applicable codes, safety standards, ASME requirements, and federal, state, and local regulations.
- Review inspection and test plan (ITP) documentation, welding procedure specifications (WPS), and procedure qualification records (PQR).
- Perform surveillance, visual, and dimensional inspections during site visits, examining completed welds for size, quality, dimensions, penetration, bead formation, and conformance to standards.
- Observe welders and preheating procedures.
- Witness non-destructive testing (NDT) and interpret or verify results and test reports.
- Meet with sub-vendor contacts, report material status provided by the primary vendor, and verify that subcontractors have material in fabrication.
- Document inspection results and non-conformities, investigate causes, and assist with corrective actions or recommendations.
- Prepare detailed inspection reports and provide daily flash reports on status and inspections.
- Communicate effectively with welders, engineers, and other personnel.
Qualifications
- Must hold an AWS Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) certification or equivalent.
- Minimum of five years of industrial welding-related inspection experience, including two years in quality assurance, vendor surveillance, or shop inspections.
- Industrial experience in sectors such as oil and gas, power and utilities, construction, or manufacturing.
- Experience inspecting welds on manufactured products such as pipelines, expansion joints, pressure vessels, heat exchangers, and other equipment.
- Experience witnessing non-destructive examination (NDE), including ultrasonic testing (UT), penetrant testing (PT), magnetic particle testing (MT), and radiographic testing (RT), and verifying test reports.
Job details
- Location: Columbus, Nebraska
- Pay: $45–$50 per hour
- Start date: Immediate
- Assignment schedule: Two visits per week for 8–10 weeks starting immediately
- Contract type: 1099 independent contractor
About the company
SGS provides 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. You will receive a callback.
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