Painting Inspector/NACE - Contract

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.

SGS is looking for a Painting Inspector/NACE for a short- term contract in Chester, NS.  The work would start in May and last 4-6 weeks.   

The scope of work includes ensuring that welding, pre-blasting, blasting, pre-paint, painting processes comply with codes, standards, specifications, and project requirements by performing visual inspections.

• Witnessing Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) at vendors’ facilities for the following systems:   PLR SL001 - Anchoring Windlasses, Winches, and Capstans.
• A preparatory Teams meeting prior to site attendance, 
• Review of turnover documentation (e.g., MTRs and fabrication reports), 
• Any associated additional support.
• Ensure that materials, equipment, and safety regulations are followed. 
• Prepare detailed reports documenting inspection results, including any issues found.  

• Must have CWB level 2, NACE level 1 / 2
• Minimum of five (5) years industrial welding-related inspection experience.  
• Two (2) of these years should be in Quality Assurance / vendor surveillance / shop inspections inspector. 
• Must be able to demonstrate knowledge of welding & painting inspections of shipbuilding projects
• Must have inspections experience at manufacturer shops / facilities    
• Welding & Painting inspection experience of Anchoring Windlasses, Winches and Capstans   
• Work schedule: Monday to Friday - up to 8 hrs a day
• Rate: $50-$55/hr depending on experience plus 0.70/km
• If the inspection site is beyond round trip 200 km from the inspector place of residence then per diem could be applicable.

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.