Pipeline Inspectors (General, Welding & Coating) Northern Ontario

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 68 Positions Available

Early July 2026 Start Project Through Mid-November 2026

$900/Day

SGS is currently seeking 68 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.

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.

Qualifications :

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

• 810 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

• 810 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

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 genetics status as a protected veteran 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 companys rights to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

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Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Contract

Experience: years
Vacancy: 1