Advanced Welding Inspector II (AWS CWI) – Field & Shop Oversight

Construction Material Testing

Beaumont (TX)

On-site

USD 52,000 - 72,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Construction Material Testing is seeking a Certified Welding Inspector II to perform visual weld inspections with authority to accept or reject per code, review WPS/PQR documents, and witness welder qualification tests on shop and field projects. You will direct nondestructive testing and sign reports used by engineers and building officials.

The role requires a current AWS CWI with 2+ years of inspection under it; ICC structural steel/bolting certification is preferred.

Qualifications

Current AWS Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) with 2+ years inspecting under it.
Working knowledge of AWS D1.1 and at least one of D1.5, D1.8, ASME IX, or API 1104.
ICC structural steel and bolting certification preferred (sponsored if not held).
Able to defend a rejection to a fabricator and document it so the retest closes.

Responsibilities

Perform and sign visual weld inspection with accept/reject authority to the governing code.
Review WPS, PQR, and welder qualification records.
Witness welder performance qualification tests.
Direct and interpret nondestructive testing.
Disposition indications and write repair instructions.
Inspect fabrication shops and field erection, including high-strength bolting and base plate grouting where certified.
Write inspection reports and nonconformance reports for the engineer of record and the building official.