Mechanical Inspector – BC

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SGS is seeking an experienced Mechanical Inspector to support a TC Energy project in British Columbia. This on-site, full-time role requires acting as the company’s authorized representative to oversee mechanical construction and monitor contractor and vendor performance on turbo machinery installations, including gas generators, power turbines, gas compressors, exhaust and fuel gas skids. Key tasks include reviewing quality plans and ITPs, ensuring work meets specs and safety requirements, monitoring alignment and grouting, and participating in safety meetings and turnover events. Ideal candidates have Journeyperson Millwright certification, Baker Hughes gas turbine experience, and 5+ years in mechanical inspection; OEM exposure and TC Energy familiarity are a plus. Prepare a targeted resume highlighting QA/QC impact and safety leadership.

Company Description

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.

Job Description

Mechanical Inspector – BC
$950/Day

SGS is seeking an experienced Mechanical Inspector to support a major TC Energy project in British Columbia.

The Mechanical Inspector will act as the Company's authorized representative, overseeing mechanical construction activities and monitoring contractor and vendor performance related to turbo machinery installations. This includes gas generators, power turbines, gas compressors, exhaust systems, fuel gas skids, and associated rotating equipment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Inspect and monitor installation of gas generators, power turbines, gas compressors, fuel gas skids, air intake systems, and exhaust systems.
• Review contractor quality control plans, ITPs, inspection reports, and construction documentation.
• Ensure all work is completed in accordance with project specifications, drawings, codes, standards, and safety requirements.
• Review vendor quality check sheets and installation records.
• Monitor equipment alignment, pipe strain, soft foot verification, and grouting activities.
• Participate in daily safety meetings, field-level hazard assessments, system walkdowns, and turnover activities.
• Support oil flushing activities and verify compliance with OEM requirements.
• Complete daily inspection reports and maintain project documentation.
• Identify and escalate quality concerns, deficiencies, and NCRs.
• Exercise stop-work authority when unsafe conditions or quality concerns are identified.
• Support commissioning and startup activities as required.

Qualifications

Required:

• Journeyperson Millwright certification.
• Experience with Baker Hughes Gas Turbine equipment.
• Experience inspecting or overseeing rotating equipment installations.
• Strong understanding of mechanical QA/QC processes and inspection documentation.
• Experience reviewing quality plans, ITPs, and vendor quality records.
• Knowledge of industry construction, quality, and safety procedures.
• High School Diploma or GED.

Preferred:

• 5+ years of mechanical inspection, QA/QC, or rotating equipment inspection experience.
• 5+ years of oil & gas, pipeline, compressor station, or industrial facility experience.
• Experience with turbine alignment, grouting, pipe strain verification, and oil flushing.
• Experience with OEM equipment such as Baker Hughes, Solar Turbines, Siemens Energy, or MAN Energy Solutions.
• Previous TC Energy project experience.
• Knowledge of TC Energy processes and procedures.

Ideal Background:

• Mechanical Inspector
• QA/QC Inspector
• Rotating Equipment Inspector
• Compressor Station Inspector
• Mechanical Construction Inspector
• Commissioning Inspector
• Journeyperson Millwright with gas turbine experience

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 company’s rights to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

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