Certified Welding Inspector (CWI)

Intertek Global; Fairfax (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Intertek is seeking a Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) to join our Fairfax, Virginia team. The role focuses on ensuring weld quality, safety compliance, and adherence to D1.1 standards across building and pipeline projects.

The successful candidate will inspect welds, read blueprints, interpret tolerances, and document test results. A valid driver’s license and willingness to work overtime are essential.”

Qualifications

• Must hold AWS Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) with D1.1 experience.
• Minimum of 4 years of relevant welding inspection experience.
• Ability to read blueprints and understand tolerances.
• Valid Driver’s License with a reliable driving record.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with safety and environment guidelines.
• Inspect structural steel during erection on buildings and pipelines.
• Perform visual inspections on welded products in progress and completed jobs.
• Document test results and non-conformances and follow up until close-out.
• Communicate findings and suggest process improvements to management.
• Operate testing equipment and measure dimensions to verify specifications.

Skills

CWI Certification (AWS)

D1.1 experience

Blueprint reading

Tolerance interpretation

MS Office / Windows proficiency

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Technical degree in Welding (preferred)

Construction materials testing experience (preferred)

Tools

Measuring devices (calipers, gauges, micrometers)

Welding inspection equipment

Job description

Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) - Fairfax, Virginia

Intertek, a Nationally Recognized Testing Lab (NRTL) and leading provider of quality and safety solutions to many of the world’s leading brands and companies, is actively seeking a CWI to join our Professional Services Industries Inc. (Intertek-PSI) team in Fairfax, Virginia. This is a fantastic opportunity to grow a versatile career in the architectural, engineering, and construction (A/E/C) industry.

About the Building & Construction Team

Intertek's Building & Construction division is a suite of Intertek brands that are industry leaders across multiple architecture, engineering, and construction disciplines, developing the most innovative product and project solutions. Intertek's project-related assurance, testing, inspection, and consulting services are the risk management and quality assurance partner you need to ensure the reliability, safety, and performance of your new developments, existing assets, and facilities.

Professional Service Industries, Inc. (Intertek-PSI)

Professional Service Industries, Inc. (Intertek-PSI) is a leading US based provider of assurance, testing, inspection, and consulting solutions in civil and commercial construction. Our broad service offering includes construction materials testing, geotechnical engineering, environmental consulting, industrial hygiene, and specialty testing.

What are we looking for?

The CWI is responsible for employing their knowledge and training of welding processes, test methods, discontinuities, materials, qualifications, and standards to ensure that weldments and weld-related activities comply with all applicable quality and safety criteria.

Salary & Benefits Information

Individual compensation packages are based on a variety of factors unique to each candidate including skillset, experience, qualifications, and other job-related duties.

In addition to competitive compensation packages, when working with Intertek you can expect benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, 401(k) with company match, generous vacation / sick time (PTO), tuition reimbursement and more.

What you’ll do:

• Ensure compliance with safety and environment guidelines, policies, and regulations
• Testing and inspection of structural steel during erection on general building and pipeline sites, as well as occasional plant inspections
• Inspect general construction and structural steel erection for buildings
• Perform visual inspections on welded products in progress and completed jobs
• Inspect welding jobs for defects such as cracks, porosity, undercut etc.
• Record results of tests and welding inspections
• Able to issue and follow up on non-conformances until the close out
• Plans and conducts the analysis, inspection, test, and/or integration to assure the quality of assigned product or component
• Reviews all welded products or components and provides input to the decision of whether to accept or reject the product
• Documents data obtained during all quality assurance activities, consistent with company policies and procedures
• Communicates significant issues or developments identified during quality assurance activities and provides recommended process improvements to management
• Inspect, test, or measure materials, products, installations, or work for conformance to specifications
• Measure dimensions of products to verify conformance to specifications, using measuring instruments such as rulers, calipers, gauges, or micrometers
• May also, operates testing equipment and conducts testing, (example: Soil, concrete or other) and provides assessment of data through reporting
• Operates a calculator to calculate mathematical test results
• Must be aware of, and adhere to, safety practices and policies to ensure your own safety, as well as the safety of others who may be affected by your actions at work

What it takes to be successful in this role:

• High School Diploma or equivalent required
• MusthaveAWS Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) Certification with D1.1 experience
• Minimum of 4 years of relevant experiencerequired
• Ability to read blueprints andunderstand, and interpret tolerances
• Computer Skills: Microsoft Windows and Microsoft Office applications
• Must be able to receive, understand, and execute written and verbal directions
• Ability to communicate and interact effectively in verbal & written communication
• Must be able to work well independently and with others
• Must be able to periodically work off shifts and overtime
• Valid Driver’s License and reliable driving record (required)

Preferred Requirements and Qualifications:

• Technical Degree in Welding is preferred
• Construction materials testing experience is preferred

Intertek: Total Quality. Assured.

Intertek is a world leader in the Quality Assurance market, with a proven, high-quality business model and a global network of customer-focused operations and highly engaged subject matter experts. With passion, pace, and precision we work to exceed our customers’ expectations, while engaging with our employees to be 10X in their performance and professional growth.

Intertek is a drug-free workplace. As a condition of employment, certain positions may be required to pass a pre-employment drug test based on the type of work that will be performed.

We Value Diversity

Intertek’s network of phenomenal people are our greatest assets, and the diversity they bring fuels our success. Intertek is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer that values inclusion and diversity. We take affirmative action to ensure all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics.

For individuals with disabilities who would like to request accommodation, or who need assistance applying, please email [e-mail] or call 1-877-694-8543 (option #5) to speak with a member of the HR Department.

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