Pipeline Inspectors (General, Welding & Coating) - Northern Ontario

Responsibilities

• Depending on assignment, responsibilities may include:
• Monitor contractor activities to ensure compliance with project specifications, drawings, procedures, codes, standards, and regulations.
• Participate in daily safety meetings, tailboards, and field-level hazard assessments (FLHAs).
• Exercise Stop Work Authority when unsafe acts or conditions are identified.
• Verify contractor compliance with site-specific safety plans and quality requirements.
• Oversee integrity dig activities including excavation, trenching, backfilling, restoration, welding, coating, and related construction activities.
• Review and verify Inspection Test Plans (ITPs) and quality documentation.
• Identify and report construction, safety, and quality non-conformances.
• Complete daily inspection reports and maintain accurate project documentation.
• Work collaboratively with contractors, project teams, and stakeholders to support successful project execution.
• Participate in incident investigations, quality walkdowns, lessons learned sessions, and project closeout activities.
• General Inspector Qualifications
• Required
• 3+ years of General Inspection experience
• API 1169 Certification
• API 1184 Certification
• Strong knowledge of pipeline construction processes and procedures
• Oil & gas pipeline and/or industrial facilities experience
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Preferred
• 8-10 years of oil & gas pipeline and industrial facilities experience
• Red Seal Trade Certification
• Coating Inspector Qualifications
• Required
• 2+ years of Coating Inspection experience
• API 1169 Certification
• API 1184 Certification
• AMPP/NACE CIP Level 1
• AMPP/NACE CIP Level 2 preferred
• Knowledge of coating inspection codes and standards
• Manufacturing training and/or product exposure
• Oil & gas pipeline and industrial facilities experience
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Welding Inspector Qualifications
• Required
• 8-10 years of Welding/Welding Inspection experience on pipelines or industrial facilities
• API 1169 Certification
• API 1184 Certification
• CSA W178.2 Level 1 or Level 2
• Strong knowledge of CSA Z662 and/or ASME B31.3
• Oil & gas pipeline and industrial facilities experience
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Engineer, Technician, Technologist, Red Seal Journeyman, or Designated Specialist background
• Preferred
• B-Pressure Welding experience
• Experience leading, coaching, or mentoring inspection teams
• Welding or NDE/NDT degree, diploma, or certification
• CGSB NDT Level 2
• Project Details
• Location: Northern Ontario
• Start Date: Early July 2026
• Duration: Through Mid-November 2026
• Compensation: $900/day
• Multiple positions available
• 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.

Additional Information

SGS is currently looking for Pipeline Inspectors (General, Welding & Coating) in multiple locations in Northern Ontario. 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. Pipeline Inspectors (General, Welding & Coating) Northern Ontario | 6-8 Positions Available Early July 2026 Start | Project Through Mid-November 2026 $900/Day SGS is currently seeking 6-8 experienced Pipeline Inspectors to support a large integrity dig program in Northern Ontario. We are actively recruiting: General Inspectors Welding Inspectors Coating Inspectors Candidates with welding or coating inspection experience are highly preferred; however, experienced pipeline inspectors with strong construction inspection backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

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