Mechanical Inspector

sgs· Inspection and Field Testing
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📍 CO📍 Lakewood📍 Lakewood, CO, United States📍 usContract

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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

SGS is currently looking for Welding Inspectors in multiple locations throughout the USA.  Work will be assigned on a as needed basis and will be paid for the hours/days and other applicable cost items for the hours/days spent on the assigned work. The work duration could be a day or several days or several weeks.

The inspector will be required to sign an independent contractor agreement/sub-contractor agreement (1099) with SGS North America Inc.

Scope of work: 

  • Responsible for inspecting, testing, and evaluating weld processes, welding, pressure vessels, heat exchangers, Expansion joints, and related equipment to ensure compliance with applicable codes, safety standards, and regulatory requirements.  

  • Verify compliance with ASME, API, NBIC, Federal, state & Local regualtions.  

  • 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. 

  • Perform in-service inspections, turnaround inspections, and risk-based inspections (RBI).                                                                                               

  • Conduct visual inspections of welded joints, checking dimensions, penetration, and bead formation.  

  • Witness non-destructive testing (NDT) and interpret / verify results.                                        

  • 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. 

Qualifications

  • At least one of the following: AWS CWI, API 510, API 570 

  • Minimum of five (5) years industrial welding-related inspection experience.  Two (2) of these years should be in 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. 

 

 

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The salary for this Mechanical Inspector role at sgs is not publicly listed. Click "Apply Now" to learn more about the compensation package on their official careers page.
Where is the Mechanical Inspector position at sgs located?
This Mechanical Inspector role at sgs is based in CO, Lakewood, Lakewood, CO, United States, us. The position is listed as on-site or hybrid. Check the full job description or apply directly to confirm the work arrangement.
Is the Mechanical Inspector role at sgs full-time or part-time?
This is listed as a Contract position. It is posted as a Mechanical Inspector role in the Inspection and Field Testing department at sgs.
Which team or department does the Mechanical Inspector at sgs belong to?
This Mechanical Inspector position is part of the Inspection and Field Testing department at sgs. See the full job description for more information about the team structure and responsibilities.
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When was the Mechanical Inspector job at sgs posted?
This Mechanical Inspector position at sgs was posted on Jul 31, 2026. Apply as soon as possible — early applications are often reviewed first.
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