Steel Structure and Coating Inspector

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

Location: Montreal, Quebec area
Start Date: March 2027
Work Duration: Approximately 14 months, through May 2028
Schedule: Full-time resident assignment, Monday to Friday

Overview of the Role

SGS is seeking experienced Steel Structure and Coating Inspector for a long-term, full-time assignment in the Montreal area.

The inspectors will provide resident supplier quality surveillance and inspection during the fabrication of structural steel. The role will focus on structural steel fabrication, welding inspection, dimensional inspection, material traceability, quality documentation, fabrication drawings, and inspection reporting.

Candidates must have solid hands-on experience inspecting structural steel fabrication. Recognized welding inspection qualifications are required. Experience and qualifications in coating inspection, including intumescent coating/fireproofing, would be considered an asset.

Scope of Work

Responsibilities will include:

• Perform resident inspection and surveillance of structural steel fabrication activities.
• Inspect structural steel components throughout the fabrication process.
• Perform welding inspection and verify compliance with applicable project requirements.
• Conduct dimensional inspections of fabricated steel components.
• Review and interpret fabrication/shop drawings and applicable inspection documentation.
• Verify material identification and traceability.
• Review quality records and fabrication documentation.
• Monitor supplier quality activities and identify inspection-related issues or non-conformances.
• Prepare clear and accurate inspection and surveillance reports.
• Maintain appropriate inspection records and supporting quality documentation.
• Perform or support coating inspections, where required.
• Monitor intumescent coating/fireproofing activities when within the inspector's qualifications and assigned scope.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of inspection and/or supplier surveillance experience.
• Demonstrated hands-on experience in structural steel fabrication inspection.
• Experience with welding inspection.
• Experience performing dimensional inspection of fabricated steel components.
• Experience with material identification and traceability.
• Ability to read and interpret structural steel fabrication/shop drawings.
• Experience reviewing and maintaining quality and inspection documentation.
• Recognized qualification or certification in welding inspection, such as:
  • CWB / CSA W178.2
  • AWS CWI
  • CGSB/ONGC
  • ASNT
  • or another recognized equivalent qualification.
• Experience preparing professional inspection and surveillance reports.

Assets / Nice to Have

• Recognized qualification or certification in coating inspection.
• Experience inspecting protective coating systems.
• Experience with intumescent coatings / fireproofing.
• Previous experience working as a resident supplier surveillance.
• Experience on large industrial, infrastructure, fabrication, or major capital projects.

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.