Certified Welding Inspector (CWI)

Intertek Group; Fairfax (VA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) with company match

Generous vacation and PTO

Job summary

Intertek seeks a Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) for our Fairfax, VA team. The candidate will apply welding process knowledge and standards to ensure weldments meet quality and safety criteria while supporting architectural, engineering, and construction projects.

The role requires a high school diploma, an AWS CWI certification with D1.1 experience, 4+ years in the field, blueprint reading, and strong communication.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• Must have AWS CWI Certification with D1.1 experience.
• Minimum of 4 years of relevant experience.
• Ability to read blueprints and interpret tolerances.
• Computer skills in Microsoft Windows and MS Office.
• Able to receive, understand and execute written and verbal directions.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Independent worker with team collaboration abilities.
• Occasional off-shift work and overtime may be required.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable driving record.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with safety and environmental guidelines and regulations.
• Test and inspect structural steel during erection on general building and pipeline sites and 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.
• Issue and follow up on non-conformances until closure.
• Plan and conducts analysis, inspection, testing, and integration to assure product quality.
• Review welded products and provide input on acceptance or rejection decisions.
• Document data from QA activities in accordance with company policies and procedures.

Skills

AWS CWI Certification

Blueprint reading

Communication skills

Overtime flexibility

Driver's license

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Windows OS

MS Office

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) 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 managementInspect, 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
• Musthave AWS Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) Certification with D1.1 experience
• Minimum of 4 years of relevant experience required
• Ability to read blueprints and understand, 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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