Job description
Role Overview
Mechanical Welding Inspector at SGS, a global Testing, Inspection and Certification company, based at manufacturing facilities or construction sites (location to be confirmed by employer).
Company Overview
SGS is the world's leading Testing, Inspection and Certification company. The company operates a network of over 2,500 laboratories and business facilities across 115 countries, supported by a team of 99,500 dedicated professionals. With over 145 years of service excellence, SGS combines the precision and accuracy that define Swiss companies to help organizations achieve the highest standards of quality, compliance, and sustainability.
Role Purpose
To perform inspection, testing, and surveillance activities at manufacturing facilities and construction sites to ensure compliance with Saudi Aramco requirements and project specifications, while monitoring contractor quality systems and maintaining detailed, accurate records of all findings.
Key Responsibilities
Inspections & Testing
- Perform "Hold", "Witness", and "Surveillance" inspections and tests at manufacturing facilities or construction sites to ensure compliance with Saudi Aramco requirements and project specifications.
- Witness on-site and off-site material and installation tests for compliance with Saudi Aramco standards.
- Inspect material and equipment to ensure compliance with Saudi Aramco requirements for proper handling, storage, and protection at Saudi Aramco facilities and construction sites.
Quality Monitoring & Documentation
- Monitor contractor Quality Systems, records, and Quality Personnel for compliance with requirements.
- Review and evaluate contractor Quality document submittals.
- Record legibly and accurately all controversial and non-complying construction practices, materials, and equipment.
Reporting & Compliance
- Report to supervisor detailed potential problems for early resolution.
- Write inspection reports and initiate Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs), Worksheets (WSs), and Equipment Deficiency Reports (EDRs) as needed.
- Report findings in the required format.
Safety & Professional Standards
- Work safely during inspection activities and advise others to work safely.
- Maintain confidentiality requirements during the service period.
- Operate to the highest standards of ethics in accordance with the SGS Statement of Integrity.
- Conduct work as planned and scheduled with a professional approach.
Qualifications & Experience
- Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering in a respective inspection discipline with at least four (4) years of experience in the relevant inspection discipline; OR two (2) years of industrial or technical College Diploma plus a minimum of eight (8) years of relevant inspection experience.
- AWS Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) or CSWIP Welding Inspector Certification required.
- Demonstrated thorough knowledge of applicable international standards, including knowledge of API 570.