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Société Générale de Surveillance

Testing, inspection, and certification services globally

Electrical & Instrumentation Inspector / Expeditor Contract - Electrical & Instrumentation

Inspection & TestConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Part-timeMt Pleasant, PA, USA$45 - $49 /hr

About the Job

Requirements

  • A minimum of 5 years of electrical inspection experience is required.
  • A minimum of 2–3 years of supplier expediting experience is required.
  • A minimum of 3–4 years of shop or vendor surveillance experience is required.
  • Factory Acceptance Test (FAT) experience, including electrical, type, and other tests, is required.
  • Project planning, quality assurance, and quality control experience are mandatory.
  • Inspection experience with medium-voltage and high-voltage breakers, voltage transformers, surge arrestors, and similar equipment is required.
  • Understanding of electrical and instrumentation processes, codes, and standards is required.
  • Industrial experience in oil and gas, power and utilities, construction, manufacturing, or similar industries is required.
  • Electrical installations must meet applicable codes, specifications, and safety standards.
  • The contractor must sign an independent contractor or subcontractor agreement (1099) with SGS North America Inc.

Responsibilities

  • Plan, organize, and coordinate Factory Acceptance Tests for project equipment, ensuring tests follow project requirements and are witnessed by relevant stakeholders.
  • Coordinate and witness Factory Acceptance Tests, assess results, take necessary mitigation or corrective actions, and deliver outcomes according to role expectations.
  • Schedule and coordinate Factory Acceptance Tests with suppliers, the project team, and customer representatives.
  • Inspect medium-voltage and high-voltage breakers, voltage transformers, surge arrestors, and related equipment.
  • Ensure test procedures, documentation, and acceptance criteria are in place before Factory Acceptance Tests.
  • Facilitate communication among suppliers, engineering, quality, and customers during Factory Acceptance Test activities.
  • Track and document Factory Acceptance Test results, record punch-list items, and ensure they are closed.
  • Distribute certified Factory Acceptance Test reports and test certificates to the project team for turnover documentation.
  • Ensure adherence to project specifications, engineering drawings, and standards such as the National Electrical Code and International Electrotechnical Commission standards.
  • Monitor and report testing progress, quality metrics, and potential risks to project timelines.
  • Witness and oversee test execution, ensuring coverage of functional and non-functional requirements.
  • Formally document results and defects, raise nonconformance reports, and facilitate resolution with the functional team.
  • Evaluate testing methodologies, tools, and processes to improve efficiency and effectiveness.
  • Verify final documentation is completed and approved by the customer and the responsible engineering or project manager.

Desired Qualifications

  • An Electrical Engineering background is an asset.

About the Company

Société Générale de Surveillance

Testing, inspection, and certification services globally

SGS provides testing, inspection, and certification services to help clients meet regulations, ensure quality and safety, and gain market access. It runs laboratory testing, on-site inspections, and certification against standards, often with training and consulting, across a wide range of industries. The services rely on a global network of laboratories and offices that deliver localized solutions with global expertise. What sets SGS apart is its large global footprint and its emphasis on quality, integrity, risk mitigation, and sustainability, enabling it to serve a diverse set of customers from small businesses to multinationals. The company's goal is to help customers comply with regulations, improve product quality and safety, reduce risk, and boost productivity across markets.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Geneva, Switzerland
Founded
1878

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