Certified Welding Inspector

Big-D Construction; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 78,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and HSA with employer

401k with Match

Disability coverage

Life Insurance

Supplemental Benefits

Safety incentive

Job summary

Big-D Heavy Industrial is seeking a Certified Welding Inspector to join our growing team. The CWI ensures welding activities comply with project specs, approved WPS/PQR, codes, and client requirements, performing inspections, coordinating NDT, verifying welder qualifications, and maintaining quality documentation throughout fabrication and construction.

Responsibilities include visual inspections, verifying codes, monitoring preheat and welding parameters, witnessing NDT (RT/UT/MT/PT), reviewing

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required; technical degree preferred.
• AWS CWI certification is mandatory.
• 5+ years welding inspection experience in industrial or heavy construction.
• Experience with NDT methods and quality systems is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform visual inspections before, during, and after welding activities.
• Verify compliance with WPS, PQR, and applicable welding codes.
• Coordinate NDT activities and witness tests (RT/UT/MT/PT).
• Maintain inspection reports, weld logs, and material traceability.
• Ensure only qualified welders perform welding activities and support audits.

Skills

Welding processes

CWI certification

NDT coordination

Quality documentation

Drawing interpretation

Safety compliance

Inspection reporting

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Technical degree preferred

Tools

Quality management software

Digital inspection systems

Job description

Key Roles & Responsibilities

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.

Welding Inspection & Verification

• Perform visual inspections before, during, and after welding activities.


• Verify compliance with approved WPS, PQR, and applicable welding codes.


• Monitor fit-up, joint preparation, preheat, welding parameters, and post‑weld activities.


• Identify weld defects and recommend corrective actions.


• Verify completed welds meet acceptance criteria.

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).


• Verify material traceability.


• 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.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and HSA (Health Savings Account) with employer contribution


• 401k with Match


• Long‑Term & Short‑Term Disability


• Life Insurance


• Supplemental Benefits


• Safety incentive