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SGS · 1 month ago

Electrical & Instrumentation Inspector - Contractor

positionDallas, TX
timeContract
remoteOnsite
senioritySenior Level
money$40/hr - $47/hr
date5+ years exp

SGS is the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company. They are currently looking for Electrical & Instrumentation Inspectors on a contract basis to conduct inspections, verify installations, and ensure adherence to safety standards.

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Responsibilities

Ensures electrical/instrumentation installations meet codes (NEC/IEC), specs, and safety standards by conducting on-site inspections, testing systems (wiring, panels, sensors, controls, calibration), documenting non-conformities (NCRs)
Verify correct installation of electrical components (switchgear, panels, cables) and instruments (sensors, transmitters, control valves)
Witness and verify continuity, insulation resistance, and functional tests
Ensure adherence to project specs, engineering drawings, and standards like National Electrical Code (NEC) & International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC)
Identify quality issues
Create detailed inspection reports, non-conformance reports (NCRs)
Recording inspection results and any non-conformities
Investigating Non-Conformities i.e. identifying causes and assisting in corrective actions
Ability to communicate effectively with suppliers, engineers, and other personnel

Qualification

E&I processes knowledgeNEC/IEC standardsInspection reportingAEI/IAEI/CEI/CompEx certificationNFPA 70 knowledgeIndustrial experienceCommunication skillsProblem-solving skills

Required

Minimum of five (5) years of experience
Min. 3-4 years Shop / vendor surveillance experience
Understanding of E&I processes, codes and standards
Ensures electrical/instrumentation installations meet codes (NEC/IEC), specs, and safety standards
Industrial experience in Oil & gas / Power & Utility / Construction / Manufacturing, etc

Preferred

AEI, IAEI, CEI and/or CompEx would preferable
NFPA 70 knowledge would be an asset

Benefits

Expenses (Hotel, flight, meals, etc..) will be reimbursed at cost. Applicable only if job location is outside city of residence and having client prior approval.

Company

SGS

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SGS is the inspection, verification, testing and certification company.
dateFounded in 1878
location
Geneva, Geneve, CHE
people-size10001+ employees
web-link
http://www.sgs.com/

H1B Sponsorship

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2023 (13)
2022 (15)
2021 (18)
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Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
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2023-04-12IPO

Leadership Team

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David Schramm
Operations Manager
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Janet Vergis
Board Director
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