AWS CWI II: Structural Weld Inspection Lead

Construction Material Testing; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

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Job summary

Construction Material Testing seeks a Certified Welding Inspector II to oversee structural welding inspection, including witnessing welder qualifications and reviewing WPS/PQR. You will sign inspection reports relied upon by engineers and building officials; strong code knowledge is essential.

The role requires current AWS CWI with 2+ years of inspecting experience, plus command of D1.1 and at least one related code. ICC certification is a plus; travel and site work are possible.

Qualifications

• Current AWS Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) with 2+ years inspecting under it.
• Working command of AWS D1.1 and at least one of D1.5, D1.8, ASME IX, or API 1104.
• ICC structural steel and bolting special inspector 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.

Skills

Visual weld inspection

NDT oversight

Documentation & reporting

Reject decision defense

Code knowledge

Education

AWS CWI certification

ICC structural steel & bolting

Tools

WPS review

PQR records

Job description

Construction Material Testing seeks a Certified Welding Inspector II to oversee structural welding inspection, including witnessing welder qualifications and reviewing WPS/PQR. You will sign inspection reports relied upon by engineers and building officials; strong code knowledge is essential.

The role requires current AWS CWI with 2+ years of inspecting experience, plus command of D1.1 and at least one related code. ICC certification is a plus; travel and site work are possible.