Waterproofing Inspector

Company Description

We are SGS – the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company. We are recognized as the global benchmark for quality and integrity. Our 93,000 employees operate a network of 2,600 offices and laboratories, working together to enable a better, safer and more interconnected world.

Job Description

1. Inspect all waterproofing materials upon delivery to verify product quality, expiry dates, and compliance with project specifications.

2. Verify that installation crews are properly trained and certified for waterproofing application and safety requirements.

3. Monitor surface preparation to ensure substrates are properly cleaned, dry, and prepared in accordance with the manufacturer's requirements.

4. Inspect mixing and preparation procedures for waterproofing products, where applicable.

5. Verify the correct installation and application methods for the specified waterproofing system.

6. Check that waterproofing materials are installed to the specified thickness, coverage, and project requirements.

7. Inspect membrane overlaps, seams, joints, and connections to ensure proper installation and bonding.

8. Inspect waterproofing details around pipes, penetrations, corners, construction joints, and other interfaces.

9. Conduct and/or witness required quality tests, including adhesion and other applicable waterproofing tests, as specified by the project requirements.

10. Document inspection activities through photographs, test results, inspection records, and daily inspection reports.

11. Identify deficiencies and non-conformances and follow up on the required corrective actions.

12. Verify that completed waterproofing works are properly protected from damage during subsequent construction activities.

13. Maintain complete inspection records and coordinate with the project management team regarding progress, quality, and compliance status.

14. Ensure that waterproofing works are carried out in accordance with approved project specifications, method statements, inspection and test plans, and manufacturer's recommendations.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5+ years of relevant waterproofing inspection experience.

• Strong experience in substructure waterproofing works.

• Experience with TPO/FPO membrane waterproofing systems is preferred.

• Familiarity with Sika waterproofing systems and Henkel.

• Good knowledge of waterproofing installation methods, inspection procedures, testing, and quality requirements.

• Ability to identify defects and non-conformances and follow up on corrective actions.

• Ability to prepare inspection reports and maintain proper quality documentation.

• Experience working on major construction/infrastructure projects is preferred.

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