Certified Welding Inspector

47G; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 70,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

HSA

401k with Match

Long-Term Disability

Short-Term Disability

Life Insurance

Safety incentive

Job summary

Big-D Heavy Industrial is seeking a Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) to join our growing team in Salt Lake City, UT. You will ensure welding work aligns with project specs, procedures, and client requirements, and you will coordinate NDT and verify welder qualifications.

Responsibilities include maintaining inspection records, supporting audits, and communicating findings with field crews and clients. A strong background in welding codes and quality documentation is essential.

Qualifications

• AWS CWI certification required.
• 5+ years welding inspection experience in industrial, mining, energy or heavy construction.
• OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 preferred.
• NDT Level II certifications preferred (UT, MT, PT, RT).
• Experience with quality management software and digital inspection systems.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and witness NDT activities (RT, UT, MT, PT).
• Review and validate NDT reports and monitor third‑party testers.
• Verify welder qualifications and ensure qualified welders perform welding.
• Maintain inspection reports, weld logs, NCRs, and project closeout docs.
• Support audits, safety requirements, and corrective actions.

Skills

SMAW

GTAW

GMAW

FCAW

SAW

NDT methods

Isometrics interpretation

Welding codes knowledge

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Technical degree preferred

Tools

AWS

ASME

API

ASTM

Project specifications

Job description

Big-D Heavy Industrial is looking for a Certified Welding Inspector to join our growing team. The Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) is responsible for ensuring all welding activities comply with project specifications, approved welding procedures, applicable codes, and client requirements. The CWI performs inspections, coordinates non-destructive testing (NDT), verifies welder qualifications, and maintains accurate quality documentation throughout fabrication and construction activities.

NDT Coordination

• Coordinate and witness NDT activities including:
  • Radiographic Testing (RT)
  • Ultrasonic Testing (UT)
  • Magnetic Particle Testing (MT)
  • Liquid Penetrant Testing (PT)
• Review and validate NDT reports.
• Monitor third-party testing contractors.

Welder Qualifications

• Verify welder certifications and continuity records.
• Witness welder performance qualification tests.
• Ensure only qualified welders perform welding activities.

Documentation & Reporting

• Maintain inspection reports and weld logs.
• Track repair rates and non-conformance reports (NCRs).
• Support turnover and project closeout documentation.

Safety & Compliance

• Ensure compliance with company safety requirements.
• Participate in audits and client inspections.
• Assist with corrective and preventive action implementation.

Preferred Skills

• Strong understanding of welding processes (SMAW, GTAW, GMAW, FCAW, SAW).
• Knowledge of AWS, ASME, API, ASTM, and project specifications.
• Ability to interpret construction drawings and isometrics.
• Working knowledge of NDT methods.
• Excellent attention to detail and documentation skills.
• Effective communication with field personnel and clients.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED (technical degree preferred).
• AWS Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) certification required.
• 5+ years of welding inspection experience in industrial, mining, energy, or heavy construction projects.
• OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 preferred.
• NDT Level II certifications (UT, MT, PT, RT) preferred.
• Experience with quality management software and digital inspection systems.
• Medical, Dental, and HSA (Health Savings Account) with employer contribution
• 401k with Match
• Long-Term & Short-Term Disability
• Life Insurance
• Safety incentive

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