General Inspector at SGS

Calgary, Alberta, Canada -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

07 Jan, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

09 Oct, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

General Inspection, Safety Practices, Construction Documentation, Technical Leadership, Incident Investigation, API 1169 Certification, API 1184 Certification, Oil and Gas Pipeline Experience, Industrial Facilities Experience, Site-Specific Safety Plan, Hazard Analysis, Non-Conformance Identification, Stakeholder Engagement, Field Level Hazard Assessments, Positive Work Environment, Value Creation

Industry

Professional Services

Description

Company Description We are SGS – the world's leading testing, inspection and certification company. We are recognized as the global benchmark for sustainability, quality and integrity. Our 99,600 employees operate a network of 2,600 offices and laboratories, working together to enable a better, safer and more interconnected world. Job Description SGS is currently looking for General Inspectors in multiple locations. 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 General inspector is the Company’s authorized representative and is to observe the Contractor’s progress and inspect all activities in their assigned areas in accordance with Company drawings, plans, specifications and the terms of the construction contract or agreement. The General Inspector could also be asked to assist other certified craft inspectors, as required. General Inspectors primarily work on pipeline projects. The General Inspector will: • Using stop work authority, will immediately stop work activity, and notify Contractor supervision of unsafe conditions and/or acts and ensure all site personnel are aware of their obligation to do so as well. • Review and understand contractor Safe Work Practices & Job Safety/Hazard Analysis for the work they are assigned to oversee and hold contractor accountable to execute the work to the per the procedures. This includes participation in daily tailgate/tailboard meetings and field level hazard assessments (FLHA). • Hold responsibility for the assigned area which includes but not limited to survey, clearing, grading, trenching, excavation, stringing, field bending, backfilling, lowering-in, lifting & setting, clean-up, and restoration. • Observe the Contractor’s progress and inspect all activities in assigned areas in accordance with Company drawings, plans, specifications, and the terms of the construction contract/agreement. • Ensure ITPs are completed as the work is being progressed and relevant documentation is reviewed and accepted by The Client. • Work with the contractor to ensure that stakeholder and local community commitments within their scope are tracked and implemented. • Assist other certified inspectors as directed and where properly trained to do so. • Ensure that the contractor is implementing their Site-Specific Safety Plan. Create and foster a positive work environment and a proactive/mature safety culture with the inspection staff. • Monitor the work and as required influence corrective action(s) with the Contractor or inspection staff. • Identify construction and/or safety non-conformance issues and raise them to the Chief Inspector (US only), Construction Manager or the Assistant Construction Manager. • Provide technical leadership, expertise, and guidance to the project personnel. • Participate in incident investigations. • Records management associated with construction documentation. • Identify innovation and value creation opportunities related to construction aspects. • Participation in lessons learned and close-out meeting(s). • Participate in site safety and quality walk downs and note any discrepancies. • Complete the daily inspection reports in accordance with applicable Company Inspection Standards. Qualifications Must have: 3+ years of General Inspection experience Very strong knowledge of and experience with industry processes and procedures API 1169 certified API 1184 certified High school diploma Oil and gas pipeline and industrial facilities experience Nice to have: 8-10 years of oil and gas pipeline and industrial facilities experience Trade – red seal in relevant field Additional Information SGS is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and as such we recruit, hire, train, and promote persons in all job classifications without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression and Indigenous status, or any other characteristics protected by law. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required. This job description should not be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements, but a general description of the job. Nothing contained herein restricts the company's rights to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Accommodations are available on request for qualified candidates during each stage of the recruitment process. Please note that candidates applying for Canadian job openings should be authorized to work in Canada. #IND

Responsibilities

The General Inspector observes the Contractor’s progress and inspects all activities in their assigned areas according to Company specifications and construction contracts. They are responsible for ensuring safety practices are followed and for monitoring work quality and compliance.